NEURO 470

Human Neuroanatomy

Co-Instructor | Undergraduate level

This course is based on the first year medical school curriculum covering functional anatomy of the human nervous system and relating this to essential brain processing as well as neurologic disorders. Organizational principles, subdivisions into specialized regions, how the brain transmits sensory and motor information, and how the brain controls behavior are emphasized.

PSYCH/NEURO 442

The Neuroscience of Perception

Instructor | Undergraduate level

This course provides a mechanistic understanding of how we perceive the world and why none of us experience it in exactly the same way. Students learn about perception in several ways, such as perceptual illusions, patient case studies demonstrating different types of brain damage, and examination of neural mechanisms from sensory receptors to networks. The focus of this course is less on the terminology of these areas and more on how each concept contributes to our ability to perceive the world.

PSYCH/NEURO 345

Human Neuropsychology

Instructor (Taught 2015-2023) | Undergraduate level

This course investigates various types of brain injury and neural dysfunction. Lectures lay a foundation for understanding both normal and abnormal brain function, while weekly discussion sections use patient case studies to illustrate the relationship between brain damage and behavior. Topics covered include head injury, stroke, dementia, and various other illnesses/disorders. Brain anatomy, brain imaging technologies, and neuropsychological testing procedures are emphasized throughout the semester.