Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life
Explore how the nervous system produces behavior, influences daily life, and relates to common neurological problems.
Explore how the nervous system produces behavior, influences daily life, and relates to common neurological problems.
This course explores how the nervous system produces behavior, how we use our brain every day, and how neuroscience can explain common problems afflicting people today. It covers functional human neuroanatomy and neuronal communication, and applies this knowledge to understand perception, movement, and neurological disorders. The course progresses from basic neural function to complex cognitive processes like language and memory, providing a comprehensive overview of neurobiology in everyday life.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basic structure and function of the nervous system
Learn about neuronal communication and signal transmission
Explore the anatomy of the brain and spinal cord
Understand sensory systems, including vision and hearing
Gain knowledge about motor control and voluntary movements
Learn about the brain's role in maintaining homeostasis
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10 assignments
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There are 10 modules in this course
This comprehensive course on neurobiology covers the fundamentals of nervous system function and its impact on everyday life. It begins with an introduction to the nervous system and neural communication, then progresses through topics such as neuroanatomy, perception and vision, hearing, the vestibular sense, voluntary movements, motor modulation, homeostasis, and abstract functions like emotion and memory. The curriculum combines theoretical concepts with practical applications, explaining how the brain works in daily life and in various neurological conditions. Students will gain insights into the structure and function of the brain, sensory systems, motor control, and higher cognitive processes.
The Nervous System
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Neural Communication + Embodied Emotion
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Neuroanatomy
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Perception and Vision
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Hearing
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
The Vestibular Sense & Gaze
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Voluntary Movements
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Motor Modulation
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
Homeostasis
Module 9 · 2 Hours to complete
Abstract Function
Module 10 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Neurobiology and Empathy Research
Peggy Mason, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Chicago, where she has been a faculty member since 1992. She earned both her BA in Biology and her PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard University. Professor Mason has extensive teaching experience with undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, earning numerous awards for her contributions to education. Drawing on nearly 15 years of teaching medical students, she authored the textbook Medical Neurobiology (Oxford University Press, 2011), which is tailored specifically for medical students and covers the fundamentals of the nervous system in relation to human health. Her research investigates the neurobiological underpinnings of empathy and helping behaviors. For further insights into her research and teaching, visit the Mason Lab website or her blog on everyday neurobiology.
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