Course Description
An introduction to neuroscience aimed at first- or second-year students, focusing on how the nervous system interprets the world through the five senses and language. Ideal for undergraduates interested in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of brain function, basic anatomy and physiology of the brain and peripheral nervous system.
Athena Title
Neuro of Senses
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe the methods and experimental designs used in neuroscience research.
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to explain how neurons communicate.
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe the cellular and gross anatomy of the nervous system.
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe how sensory information is received and interpreted by the brain.
Topical Outline
- Discussion of the history and critical discoveries in early neuroscience
- The structure and function of cells in the nervous systems and how they communicate
- The visual and somatosensory systems in detail
- The links between the brain, environment and behavior in a variety of areas
