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Neural Control of Physiological Systems (C144/244); Fall 2015 Dr. Fernando Gómez-Pinilla, Integrative Biology and Physiology Lecture 1 (Sept. 28). Overview of the organization of the autonomic nervous system Pages 807-828; Dr. F. Gómez-Pinilla Lecture 2 (Sept. 30). The hypothalamus and overview of regulatory systems Pages 795-806; Dr. F. Gómez-Pinilla Lecture 3 (Oct. 5). Organization of sympathetic pathways (pre/post ganglionic) Pages 807-812; Dr. F. Gómez-Pinilla Lecture 4 (Oct. 7). Organization of parasympathetic pathways and enteric division Pages 812-818 Autonomic coordination of homeostasis Pages 819-828; Dr. F. Gómez-Pinilla Lecture 5 (Oct. 12). Control of water Intake and body fluids; Quiz Pages 889-904; Dr. F. Gomez-Pinilla Lecture 6 (Oct. 14). Control of food intake and metabolism Pages 873-888; 103; Dr. F. Gomez-Pinilla Lecture 7 (Oct. 19). Student presentations of assigned research articles Lecture 8 (Oct. 21). Sleep and dreaming Pages 957-985; Dr. C. Giza Lecture 9 (Oct. 26). Student presentations of assigned research articles Lecture 10 (Oct. 28). Student presentations of assigned research articles Lecture 11 (Nov 2). --- Midterm exam

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Neural Control of Physiological Systems (C144/244); Fall 2015Dr. Fernando Gómez-Pinilla, Integrative Biology and Physiology

Lecture 1 (Sept. 28). Overview of the organization of the autonomic nervous systemPages 807-828; Dr. F. Gómez-Pinilla

Lecture 2 (Sept. 30). The hypothalamus and overview of regulatory systemsPages 795-806; Dr. F. Gómez-Pinilla

Lecture 3 (Oct. 5). Organization of sympathetic pathways (pre/post ganglionic)Pages 807-812; Dr. F. Gómez-Pinilla

Lecture 4 (Oct. 7). Organization of parasympathetic pathways and enteric divisionPages 812-818Autonomic coordination of homeostasisPages 819-828; Dr. F. Gómez-Pinilla

Lecture 5 (Oct. 12). Control of water Intake and body fluids; QuizPages 889-904; Dr. F. Gomez-Pinilla

Lecture 6 (Oct. 14). Control of food intake and metabolismPages 873-888; 103; Dr. F. Gomez-Pinilla

Lecture 7 (Oct. 19). Student presentations of assigned research articles

Lecture 8 (Oct. 21). Sleep and dreaming Pages 957-985; Dr. C. Giza

Lecture 9 (Oct. 26). Student presentations of assigned research articlesLecture 10 (Oct. 28). Student presentations of assigned research articles

Lecture 11 (Nov 2). --- Midterm exam

Lecture 12 (Nov. 4). Circadian rhythmsPages 931-957; Dr. F. Gomez-Pinilla

Lecture 13 (Nov. 9). Neuroendocrine system (brain and pituitary); QuizPages 905-909; 918-923; 926-930; Dr. F. Gomez-Pinilla

Lecture 14 (Nov. 16). Endocrine control of metabolism and growthPages 912-918; Dr. F. Gomez-Pinilla

Lecture 15 (Nov. 18). Cardiovascular controlPages 829-853; Dr. F. Gómez-Pinilla

Lecture 16 (Nov. 23). Control of breathingPages 855-872; Dr. J. Feldman

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Lecture 17 (Nov. 25). Endocrine control of mood and stress: adrenal and thyroidPages 909-912; 915-918Clinical disturbances in autonomic function.Boxes in pages 824 and 826; Dr. Gomez-Pinilla

Lecture 18 (Nov. 30). Student presentations of assigned research articlesLecture 19 (Dec. 2). Student presentations of assigned research articles

Final Exam. Wednesday Dec. 9, 8:00am-11:00am.

Course reader is based on Fundamental Neuroscience (Section VI), Third Edition; Academic Press

Lectures: Mondays and Wednesdays 12:00 to 1:50 PM, Franz 2258A Office hours: Thursdays: 1 to 2:30 PM (LSB 4106)[email protected]; ph. (310) 206- 9693.

Grading Policy2 quizzes, worth 10 points each2 exams, worth 30 points each1 presentation, worth 20 points Total: 100 pointsGrades will be based on a class curveNo exam retakes