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Good Brain, Bad Brain

Basics

Alison Cooper

Topics Covered

The cells of the nervous system: neurones and glia
Basic neuroanatomy of the brain and the concept of the relationship between structure and function
Basic properties of neurones, including an introduction to the action potential
A brief introduction to the functioning of the synapse
Examples of drugs (legal and therapeutic) that alter the function of neurones and synapses
Examples of brain disorders that illustrate how some functions are highly localised, such as the sensory systems, whilst others are distributed throughout the brain, such as emotion

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Brain science overview - good course for beginners

Students who have taken this course enjoy its clear video lectures and engaging presentation. The course covers the basics of brain science and is suitable for beginners who are considering a neuroscience-related degree or those interested in neural networks or brain disorders.

Suitable for beginners

Enjoyable and clear video lectures

"Really enjoyed the course. Good video lectures which explained the concepts clearly..."

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9 hours

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FutureLearn

Institution

University of Birmingham

Instructor

Alison Cooper

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