CFiN Mid-Semester Test Notes

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NEUR30004 – Complex Functions in Neuroscience (CFiN) | Mid-Semester Test Notes (Weeks 1–6) These notes cover the first six weeks of Complex Functions in Neuroscience (NEUR30004, University of Melbourne), tailored for the Mid-Semester Test (MST). They are clear, well-structured, and concise, focusing on examinable content without unnecessary filler. Topics Included: - Brain Cortical Development: morphogenesis, protomap vs protocortex models - Cortical Organisation & Connectivity: laminar structure, neuron types, connectomics - Functional MRI: structural vs functional, BOLD signal, resolution trade-offs - Split Brain Studies: hemispheric asymmetry, case studies, commissures - Sleep: SCN, sleep stages, thalamocortical activity, REM vs SWS - Attention: theories, ADHD, hemineglect, Balint’s syndrome, LC function - Theories of Consciousness: IIT, panpsychism, quantum models - Bottom-Up & Top-Down Models of Cognition: neural recordings, Blue Brain Project, ANNs, numerosity - Logic & Formal Systems: induction, deduction, predicate logic, Gödel, Turing, computation - Epigenetics: genetic/environmental load, Huntington’s disease, environmental modifiers, epigenetic inheritance Why these notes? - Concise summaries of lectures & readings - Key definitions, mechanisms, and comparisons are clearly set out - Tables and diagrams simplified for quick recall - Balanced depth: detailed enough for understanding, but streamlined for revision Perfect for UniMelb students preparing for the CFiN MST who want reliable, well-organised notes to save time and sharpen focus on the examinable content.