This tutorial first introduces basic neuroscience concepts, including the structure of neurons and how they communicate information, brain anatomy and the dorsal/ventral visual pathways, and methods for probing the behaviour of neural circuits. It then explores the nature of processing along the ventral pathway that is involved in visual recognition.
Several background tutorials are included to complement the instruction and activities presented in the units. Most of the tutorials include video instruction as well as supplemental material and exercises for further study.
Description: Structure of neurons and how they communicate information, brain anatomy and dorsal/ventral visual pathways, and methods for probing the behavior of neural circuits. Processing along the ventral pathway involved in visual recognition.
An online search for any of the topics covered in this tutorial will yield many pointers to useful background material. The Society for Neuroscience hosts an Education Resources in Neuroscienceportal that contains extensive online resources for teaching and learning neuroscience. Educational resources can also be found on this Neuroscience Resource Guide page at Psychology Degree Guide website.
