PHYSIOLOGY
COD. 05319
TYPE OF COURSE: BASIC COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
Learning outcomes of the course unit
To learn basic notions about the organization of the visual system
Course contents summary
Anatomical and functional organization of the retina and visual pathways. Organization of visual cortex. Perception of motion, depth, shape and color. Visual attention.
Recommended readings
Kandel, Schwartz, Jessell: Principi di Neuroscienze, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
HUbel D. Eye, brain and vision. Scientific Amrican Library
NAME OF LECTURER
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2008/2009
YEAR OF STUDY: 1
SEMESTER: Second semester
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 0
UNIT COORDINATOR: FOGASSI Leonardo
CONTACT HOURS: 13
