Chapter 1 Links-Introduction
Genetics Tutorial:This site coves the basic concepts of genetics for introductory students. Biopsychology course
The site provides pages devoted to brain structure and composition, and to a tutorial on nerve cell signalling. The Hardin Metadirectory
This site contains a lists of neuroscience and neurology links (a mega-list). Online Software
Online software can be accessed via this site. Topics covered include pharmacokinetic calculations, a mini mental status exam, and a stroke scale. The site also provides links to software collections. Links on Consciousness
This site provides links to societies, papers, journals, and universities relating to consciousness. Animal Health, Well-Being, And Rights
This site provides lists of links to sites relating to animal health, and well being. Of interest to students are links to sites on many different species of animals. Of interest to faculty are links relating to the research use of animals. Shuffle Brain:
The ShuffleBrain web site contains sections of a book dealing with the general problem of consciousness. The book is written for students rather than for scientists and covers a holographic theory of consciousness. In addition, the site contains some interesting links relating to popular science sites on brain and mind. Milestones in the History of Neuroscience
This site provides general historical references and a time line of critical events and achievements in the history of neuroscience. Brain and Consciousness
This site is devoted to a discussion of the role of the brain in consciousness. The opening page discusses blindsight and how scientists are able to induce blindsight in neurologically-intact persons. Toward a Science of Consciousness
This site is a compilation of abstracts and papers presented at the 1996 meeting on consciousness held in Tucson, Arizona. The site covers a range of topics related to the scientific study of consciousness. Links on Consciousness
This site on consciousness provides listings of journals and books dealing with consciousness and brain. The site also has an impressive set of links to other Web sites on consciousness. Psyc Site: Information Resources
This site is devoted to providing listings to sites relevant to the major areas of psychology. Included are sections containing links to sites on topics ranging from the psychology of art to statistics to abnormal psychology. Of special interest here are a set of links to Web sites dealing with consciousness. Conversations with Neil's Brain
This site was created by Dr. William Calvin (a neurophysiologist) and Dr. George Ojemann (a neurosurgeon) of the University of Washington. The site describes brain function in the context of the recovery of Neil, a patient who underwent neurosurgery. The individual chapters deal with topics ranging from mapping the cortex, memory, vision, and attention. In chapter 2, the authors use Neil's case to provide a discussion of the topic of consciousness from a neurophysiological view. The chapter graphics are well done. Ethics and Animals: Animal Rights
A web site containing numerous links to pro-animal rights web sites (and a few links to anti-animal rights web sites). The Animal Rights Resource Site!
A web site containing fact sheets and on animal rights. APA Guidelines for the Care and Use of Animals
This site reproduces the animal care guidelines put forth by the American Psychological Association. It not only describes the principles by which animals may be used in research, but also provides listings for additional information.