At home learning format based on audiovisual CD
lectures and readings. You can start anytime and
work with the instructor via e-mail.Instructor:
Gerald P. Kozlowski, Ph.D., EEG-BCIA
Prerequisites: An
undergraduate course in general biology. It is
easier if you have had an introductory
neurofeedback course as well.
Concept: This course
covers central and peripheral nervous system
anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on nervous
system pathophysiology, case studies and
assessments. The brain/spinal cord is discussed
from both anatomical and physiological
perspectives concentrating on plasticity in
response to changes in the external and internal
environment as well as viewing the system as an
interactive organ with hormonal, nerve based, and
blood flow based feedback and control systems.
Current theories of memory formation and change
with time and emotions are emphasized as are
effects of emotions and the environment on brain
function. Psychophysiological recording
methodology including EEG and scans such as MEG
and PET are examined in relation to their uses in
behavioral medicine. Neurological disorders
centered on the CNS (such as epilepsy) are
discussed in relationship to psychophysiological
evaluations and behavioral interventions. The
anatomy and physiology of the autonomic and
somatic branches of the peripheral nervous system
are discussed to provide a basic understanding how
the system works in relationship with the whole
body's function and health. Emphasis is on the
ever-changing balance between the sympathetic and
parasympathetic portions of the autonomic nervous
system which alters functions of nerves, glands,
and muscles which can be trained to achieve a
balanced life. This is an advanced level course
that builds on previous, more basic courses that
have led up this, more complete, study of the
central nervous system and its role in determining
normal and abnormal behavior, as well as the role
of the clinician in assessing and treating
abnormal behaviors.
Objectives:
1. To provide clients with a basic
understanding of the anatomy and physiology of
the CNS and PNS relevant to their professional
duties.
2. To describe the dynamic nature of
neuronal systems: e.g. sensory, motor, auditory,
visual, etc.
3. To explain the basis of the
symptoms that result from trauma and
disease.
4. To present and describe some of
the most recent advances in the neurosciences
and future directions in
research.
Required Text:
Kolb B
and IQ Whishaw, Fundamentals of Neuropsychology.
5th ed., 2003, Worth Publishers, NY. ISBN:
0-7167-5300-6
Format: The course first
begins with a discussion between the student and
instructor via phone. For the instructor, it will
be useful to know the student’s background and
intended goal for taking the course, as well as a
discussion of the students computer capabilities.
The course is divided into 12 units that follow
the sequence of chapters in the book. There are
usually 2 chapters per unit. After reading each
unit, 1 essay question will be asked per unit. The
essays are assigned topics from the instructor and
the student is expected to provide their answer
within the equivalent of 2-3 typewritten pages.
Here, conciseness counts. The essay is sent by
email to the instructor and comments are returned
to the student. Discussion of the essay and
instructor comments will be by phone or e-mail.
Most teaching will occur by 1) reading the book
carefully, 2) discussing the content of each unit
with the instructor, 3) writing the 12 essays
assigned and, 4) writing a 5 page research
proposal on any of the areas touched on during the
progress of the course.
Topic Outline:
1. Part I, Background: Chap 1 (The
Development of Neuropsychology) and Chap 2
(Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior)
2.
Chap 3 (Organization of the Nervous System) and
Chap 4 (The Structure and Electrical Activity of
Neurons)
3. Chap 5 ( Communication Between
Neurons), Chap 6 (The Influence of Drugs on
Behavior) and Chap 7 (Imaging the Brain’s
Activity)
4. Part II, Cortical Organization:
Chap 8 (Orgainzation of the Sensory Systems) and
Chap 9 Organization of the Motor Sytem).
5.
Chap 10 (Principles of Neocortical Function),
Chap 11 (Cerebral Asymmetry) and Chap 12
(Variations in Cerebral Asymmetry)
6. Part
III, Cortical Functions: Chap 13 (The Occipital
Lobes), Chap 14 (The Parietal Lobes) and Chap 15
(The Temporal Lobes)
7. Chap 16 (The Frontal
Lobes) and Chap 17 (Disconnection
Sydromes)
8. Part IV, Higher Functions: Chap
18 (Memory), Chap 19 (The Origins of Language)
and Chap 20 (Emotion)
9. Chap 21 (Spatial
Behavior) and Chap 22 (Attention, Mental Images
and Consciousness)
10. Part V, Plasticity and
Disorders: Chap 23 (Brain Development and
Plasticity), Chap 24 (Developmental Disorders)
and Chap 25 (Plasticity, Recovery, and
Rehabilitation of the Adult Brain)
11. Chap
26 (Neurological Disorders) and Chap 27
(Psychiatric and Related Disorders)
12. Chap
28 (Neuropsychological
Assessment)
Schedule: You can begin the
course any time you want to and proceed at your
own speed. Just contact us at rsherman@nwinet.com or (360) 452-5020 to get started.
CE Credit: This is a continuing
education, not an accredited, course. CE credits
are given through the state of California’s Board
of Behavioral Sciences (Approval # PCE1895).
BCIA credit: This course can be
used toward recertification in both general
biofeedback and neurofeedback.
Refund and cancellation policies:
Full refund until the CDs are mailed to you. After
the CDs are mailed, there is no refund at all as
the Foundation has committed its resources to you.
A course would only be cancelled due to an extreme
emergency on the part of the course instructor or
the Foundation. In the highly unlikely event a
course is cancelled, you would receive a full
refund.
Faculty: The course is taught by
Gerald Kozlowski, PhD. Dr. Kozlowski received his
Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1970. His
work history includes Physiology; Teaching Fellow,
University of Rochester (1971 – 1973); Assistant
and Associate Professor of Anatomy &
Physiology, Colorado State University (1973 –
1976); Associate Professor of Anatomy &
Physiology & Biophysics, Colorado State
University (1976 – 1978); Associate Professor of
Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Texas,
Health Science Center at Houston (1978 – 1980);
Associate Professor of Physiology, University of
Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (1980
– 1998); Full Faculty Member, Graduate School of
Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas,
Southwestern Medical School (1980 – 1998); Senior
Lecturer of Department of Cognition and
Neurosciences, University of Texas at Dallas (1998
– current). Dr. Kozlowski publishes widely in
applied psychophysiology.
Ordering
Information:
If you wish to pay by check
please send it, payable in U.S. funds,
to:
Allied Products/Biofeedback Instrument Corp.
255 W. 98th Street
New York, N.Y. 10025
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