The basics of the anatomy of the human central nervous system, including discussion of different structures and fibre systems and their function. Furthermore, an introduction to the major theories and methods that are used in behavioural neuroscience to study the basic processes of learning and cognition in animals, and finally, the development of valid animal models of human pathologies.

The basics of the anatomy of the human central nervous system, including discussion of different structures and fibre systems and their function. Furthermore, an introduction of the major theories and methods that are used in behavioural neuroscience to study the basic processes of learning and cognition in animals, and finally, the development of valid animal models of human pathologies.

Study of animal models of psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases: their symptoms, mechanisms and treatments. Emphasis of the importance of the integrative approach to behavioural neuroscience, including neuropsychology, neurochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, and pharmacology.