Neuroscience Foundations
This course introduces students to the field of neuroscience, explores the cellular and molecular basis of neural systems, and discusses the neural basis of cognition. Students are expected to leverage their understanding of biology and chemistry to build a working knowledge of neuroscience fundamentals.
Course Topics
Overall Perspective
The purpose and history of neuroscience, the brain and behavior, nerve cells, neural circuitry, and behavior, genes and behavior.
Cellular and Molecular Biology of the Neuron
The cells of the nervous system, ion channels, membrane potential and the passive electrical properties of the neuron, propagated signaling, the action potential.
Synaptic Transmission
Fundamentals of synaptic transmission, signaling at the neuromuscular synapse, synaptic integration in the CNS, modulation of synaptic transmission, transmitter release, neurotransmitters, diseases of the nerve and motor unit.
Neural Basis of Cognition
The organization of the Central Nervous System, connecting neurons to cognition, organization of cognition, cognitive functions of the premotor systems, functional imaging of cognition.
300
Disclosure
This course is delivered online through an institution of the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) that is different than your degree-granting institution that awards the academic credit for the course.
