209536 Memory Systems for Cognition (V) (SoSe 2009)

Our memories reflect the accumulation of a lifetime of experience and, in this sense, our memories are who we are. Surely the background of our makeup is determined largely by our genes; genetics sets the range of what we can aspire to be. However, by contrast to generality of genetic limitations, the specifics are a matter of memory (Eichenbaum, 2002).

The lecture will be held in English.
It is based on: Howard Eichenbaum (2002) The Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory: An Introduction. Oxford University Press.

Introduction: Four Themes in Research on the neurobiology of memory
Part I. Connection: The Cellular and molecular bases of memory
1. Neurons and simple memory circuits
2. Cellular mechanisms of memory: complex circuits
Part II Cognition: Is there a ¿cognitive¿ basis for memory
3. Amnesia ¿ Learning about memory from memory loss
4. Exploring declarative memory using animal models
5. Windows into the workings of memory
Part III Compartmentalization: Cortical modules and multiple memory systems
6. The cerebral cortex and memory
7. Multiple memory systems in the brain
8. A brain system for declarative memory
9. A brain system for procedural memory
10. A brain system for emotional memory
11. Two distinct stages of memory consolidation
12. Working with memory

The lecture is organised each week as a one hour lecture and a tutorial where selected topics from the previous lecture day are discussed with the audience.

Bibliography

Check stud.IP for a PDF with the introduction of Eichenbaum (2002).

Students are recommended to purchase their personal copy of "Howard Eichenbaum (2002) The Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory. Oxford University Press." Used books are available via www.Amazon.de and other vendors from about 30 Euros.