What you will learn
- Understand the basic structure and function of the nervous system.
- Explore how neurons communicate and how this relates to behavior.
- Examine how the brain processes sensory information and controls movement.
Investigate emotional responses and their neural underpinnings.
Analyze common neurological disorders and their impact on daily life.
Program Overview
The Nervous System
⏱️2 hours
- Introduction to neurobiology and its relevance to daily life.
- Overview of the nervous system’s structure and function.
- Exploration of common neurological disorders.
Neural Communication + Embodied Emotion
⏱️2 hours
- Study of how neurons communicate through electrical and chemical signals.
- Examination of the enteric nervous system and its role in emotional experiences.
- Discussion on the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
Neuroanatomy
⏱️ 2 hours
- Detailed look at the brain’s structure and its functional areas.
- Understanding of neurodevelopment and neural pathways.
- Insights into brain injuries and their effects.
Perception and Vision
⏱️2 hours
- Exploration of how the brain processes visual information.
- Study of visual pathways and perception mechanisms.
- Discussion on visual disorders and their neural basis.
Hearing
⏱️ 2 hours
- Examination of the auditory system and sound processing.
- Understanding of hearing pathways and related brain areas.
- Insights into hearing impairments and their neural causes.
The Vestibular System: Balance and Gaze
⏱️ 2 hours
Study of the vestibular system’s role in balance and spatial orientation.
Exploration of gaze control and its neural mechanisms.
Discussion on balance disorders and their neurological aspects.
Voluntary Movement: From Stumbling to Simon Says
⏱️ 2 hours
- Understanding of motor control and voluntary movement.
- Examination of motor pathways and related brain structures.
- Insights into movement disorders and their neural origins.
Homeostasis and the Autonomic Nervous System
⏱️ 2 hours
- Exploration of the body’s mechanisms to maintain internal balance.
- Study of the autonomic nervous system’s role in homeostasis.
- Discussion on related disorders and their neural bases.
Memory and Learning
⏱️ 2 hours
- Examination of how the brain encodes, stores, and retrieves memories.
- Study of learning processes and their neural foundations.
- Insights into memory disorders and their impact on daily life.
The Aging Brain and Neurodegenerative Diseases
⏱️ 2 hours
- Exploration of brain aging and its effects on function.
- Study of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
- Discussion on current research and potential treatments.
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Job Outlook
Professionals with a strong understanding of neurobiology are in demand across various fields, including healthcare, research, education, and technology. Key skills include:
Knowledge of brain structure and function.
Understanding of neural communication and behavior.
Ability to analyze and interpret neurological data.
Awareness of neurological disorders and their impact.
Specification: Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life
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