Introduction-to-Cognitive-Neuroscience - Iro P.Jaaskelainen, Science
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//-->Iiro P. JääskeläinenIntroduction to Cognitive Neuroscience2Download free eBooks at bookboon.comIntroduction to Cognitive Neuroscience© 2012 Iiro P. Jääskeläinen & Ventus Publishing ApSISBN 978-87-403-0100-73Download free eBooks at bookboon.comIntroduction to Cognitive NeuroscienceContentsContentsAbout the Author11.11.21.31.41.522.12.22.32.42.533.13.23.3What is cognitive neuroscience?Why is cognitive neuroscience important?The brief history of cognitive neuroscienceThe present and exciting future of cognitive neuroscienceThe purpose of this bookReferencesMethods of Cognitive NeuroscienceBehavioral measures of cognitive and perceptual functionsInvasive neuronal recordings in animal modelsNon-invasive functional neuroimaging methodsConcluding remarksReferencesAnatomy of the brainAnatomical coordinate systemsCentral and peripheral nervous systemsGross anatomical divisions of the brain910111217191921232831404045454647A C A R EER W I T H I N F I N A N CE & I TDenmark’s largest provider of financialsoftware solutions needs YOU!Offering you personal and professional growthWe are a leading sup-plier of highly specializedsoftware and expertisefor financial institutionsand corporations –activities, which haveestablished our repu-tation as “the houseof financial know-how”. We are listedon the OMX NordicExchange Copenhagenand have 800+ emplo-yees.The SimCorp culture is characterized by opendialogue, empowerment and fast decision-making.Reporting lines are clear, thus action is not boggeddown in bureaucracy. We believe in solving work-related challenges together, and you will find thatboth management and colleagues are very receptiveto suggestions and new ideas.As newly hired employee in SimCorp you will gothrough an extensive introduction period, in additionto being provided with a mentor. This gives you theopportunity to secure the know-how necessary toperform efficiently.Who are we looking for?Our core competencies lie within economics,finance and IT, and as a result the majority of ouremployees have a master degree within businessand finance, IT, mathematics or engineering.Are you completingyour master degree this year?Then apply now – why wait – a fast tracked inter-national orientated career is just around the corner!Care to join us? – Visit us at www.simcorp.comSIMCORP A/S ·Oslo Plads 12 · DK-2100 Copenhagen O · Denmark · +45 35 44 88 00 ·www.simcorp.com4Download free eBooks at bookboon.comClick on the ad to read moreIntroduction to Cognitive Neuroscience3.43.53.63.73.83.93.1044.14.24.34.44.54.655.15.25.35.4The cerebrumThe cerebral cortex is folded into gyri and sulciBeneath the cerebral hemispheres: the limbic system and basal gangliaThe ventricular systemConnectivity of the brainConcluding remarksReferencesNeuronsNeurons are the elementary building blocks of cognitionMechanisms underlying neural signalingChemical messaging at the synapsesNeurons form networksConcluding remarksReferencesSensory and motor systemsThe sensory systemsThe motor systemConcluding remarksReferences49515657586060626265687173747575868990ContentsI joined MITAS becauseI wantedreal responsibili�½I joined MITAS becauseI wantedreal responsibili�½Maersk.com/Mitaswww.discovermitas.com�½e Graduate Programmefor Engineers and Geoscientists�½for EnginMReal workInternationalInternationa opportunitiesal�½ree wo placementsworkorMonth 16I was a constructionMsupervisor ina consI wasthe North Sea supeadvising and the Nhehelping foremen advissReal worksolve problemshehelpingInternationalInternationa opportunitiesal�½ree wo placementsworkorssolve pClick on the ad to read more5Download free eBooks at bookboon.com
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