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The course's main objective is for students to develop a solid knowledge and understanding of the nervous system. They will be able to describe the structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems and understand their role in the global functioning of human behaviour. The students: - will gain a detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the neuron. They will be able to describe the structural and functional characteristics of nerve cells, as well as the fundamental mechanisms involved in the transmission of neural signals; - will be able to explain in detail the mechanisms through which the nervous system processes sensory information coming from the external environment; - will be able to describe the structures involved in visual, auditory, tactile and olfactory perception and understand how this information is processed at a neural level; - will be able to explain the neural pathways involved in voluntary and involuntary movement and understand the neurological basis of human motor behaviour; - will develop an in-depth understanding of the complex organization of human behaviour and will be able to recognize how neural structures and processes influence cognitive and emotional functioning and behaviour regulation. At the end of the coure, the student will have to demonstrate (knowledge and understanding): to. the acquisition and mastery of basic knowledge relating to the anatomical structure and functioning of the nervous system; b. understanding the mechanisms and physiological processes underlying the generation, transmission and integration of nervous signals; c. knowledge of the structure and organization of the main sensory systems; d. understanding the contribution that knowledge of neural correlates provides to the study of behaviour and mental processes. The student must demonstrate that they have acquired the ability to select and apply anatomical and physiological knowledge of the nervous system to the description of the neural mechanisms underlying the main mental functions (applying knowledge and understanding). The student must demonstrate that they have acquired the basic ability to critically evaluate the role of the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the functioning of mental processes and its possible alterations, to identify unresolved issues and to deepen their knowledge (making judgments). The student must demonstrate that they have acquired the ability to clearly and coherently explain the notions learned and to master the specific terminology relating to neurophysiology and cognitive neuroscience, also in order to understand the relevant scientific literature adequately (communication skills). The student will have acquired a good capacity for autonomy in integrating the study material, reading and interpreting information relating to the neuroscientific aspects of psychological phenomena, and finding scientific information useful for deepening and updating their knowledge (learning skills).