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Online Course: Good Brain, Bad Brain: Basics

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Good Brain, Bad Brain: Basics

What do we know and what are we discovering about the form and function of the human brain? Find out with this online course.

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What You'll Learn in This Course

Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcome 1

We will look at what your brain is made of, how these components are organised and how they function.

Learning Outcome 2

This information is helping neuroscientists across the globe understand the brain - and how it is able to do everything from stopping you falling off your bike, to making you feel sad that your football team lost their game, to helping you learn how your brain works.

Skills You'll Develop

This comprehensive Good Brain, Bad Brain: Basics curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.

Hands-on LearningPractical ExercisesReal-World ProjectsIndustry Best Practices

Course Requirements & Target Audience

Understand what you need to succeed in this course and determine if it's the right fit for your learning goals

Prerequisites & Requirements

What you need before starting this Good Brain, Bad Brain: Basics course:

No specific prerequisites required
Just bring your enthusiasm to learn!

Beginner-Friendly Course!

This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior knowledge needed.

Who This Course Is For

This course is perfect for:

Motivated learners at any level
Self-paced students
Anyone interested in the subject

This course might not be suitable if:

• You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
• You prefer learning without structured curriculum
• You need highly specialized or niche content

Course Information & Details

Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification

Subject Category

Healthcare & Medicine, Science, Engineering & Maths, Biology and Biotechnology

Part of our Healthcare & Medicine, Science, Engineering & Maths, Biology and Biotechnology curriculum

Course Language

English

All materials in English

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This online course offers comprehensive training with expert instruction, practical exercises, and a certificate of completion. Join thousands of students advancing their careers through quality online education.

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What's Included

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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