01:119:115 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Neuroplasticity
7 May 2018
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Skim: Ch. 1.1, Ch. 49.4 (PG 1093-1095)
recognize and recreate the process of learning
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compare and contrast the types of memory
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Outcomes:
*Read sections you have questions about
Memory & Learning:
Neurons - cells that send & receive signals
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Nervous system is established during development
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Gene expression/Signal Transduction
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Neural Development (Basic network of cells set)
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Remodeling occurs at synapses (junction between neurons) & is activity dependent (i.e muscle memory)
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Neuronal Plasticity - ability of nervous cells to be modified after birth
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Lecture 1 - Biology & Learning
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
9:47 PM
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Document Summary
Outcomes: recognize and recreate the process of learning compare and contrast the types of memory. Neurons - cells that send & receive signals. Neuronal plasticity - ability of nervous cells to be modified after birth. Remodeling occurs at synapses (junction between neurons) & is activity dependent (i. e muscle memory) Memory - depends on neuronal plasticity & activity. Short term memory (ram) - info stored for short term, released if not used. Analogy: like short term guys/flings (you can clear your ram) Long term memory (hard drive) - activated when needed (need for retention) Need to retrieve fro(cid:373) the stm b/c (cid:455)ou ca(cid:374)"t get thi(cid:374)gs directl(cid:455) fro(cid:373) ltm (i. e like tr(cid:455)i(cid:374)g to retrieve files fro(cid:373) e(cid:454)ter(cid:374)al hard drive, you can (need to download them first)) Analogy: more like committed relationships or backing up hard drive. Learning: use of knowledge/experiences (memory) to decrease the likelihood of negative outcome (think jurassic park)
