Introduction
a) Brief historical background
Structure and Function of Nervous System
a) Embryology in Islam
Glands
a) Endocrine Glands: Type of gland,
b) Function of Glands
c) Effect of hormones on human behaviour
Neurochemistry
h) Glycine, Peptides (opiates)
Brain and Behaviou
Emotions
b) Involvement of brain in emotions
Memory and Amnesia
a) Involvement of brain in memoryb) Memory disorders (Korsakov, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson diseases etc)
Neurological Disorders
a) Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis.
b) Psychiatric disorders with organic/ biochemical etiology: Mood Disorder
Brain Damage
a) Causes of brain damage: CVA, Head injury, Infections
b) Psychological implications of brain damage
This course will cover the underlying biological basis of human behavior
including Brain and Glands. It is designed to be an introductory course
focusing on the relationship between the nervous system, structure and
function of brain, glandular system and human behavior as well as
implications of glands and nervous system in psychiatric disorders.
It is expected that after completion of this course:
a) The student will possess a good understanding of structure and function of
brain, different parts of nervous system, neurochemistry, hormones. The
students will be able to understand the link between biological factors
underlying human behavior and disorders. It is designed to be an introductory
course focusing on the relationship between the nervous system and behavior.
b) Students will be able to identify the nature and the role of Fitr’ah and
how exactly human is created which is different from Western approach.
