Course Summary
This advanced neurobiology course covers topics such as synaptic plasticity, neurodegenerative diseases, and the molecular basis of addiction.Key Learning Points
- Gain an in-depth understanding of synaptic plasticity and neurodegenerative diseases
- Explore the molecular basis of addiction and how it affects the brain
- Learn from leading experts in the field of neurobiology
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $88,270
- USA: $88,270
- USA: $82,240
- USA: $88,270
- USA: $82,240
- USA: $75,510
Related Topics for further study
- Synaptic Plasticity
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Molecular Basis of Addiction
- Neurobiology Research
- Brain Function
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deep understanding of synaptic plasticity and neurodegenerative diseases
- Explore the molecular basis of addiction and how it affects the brain
- Learn from leading experts in the field of neurobiology
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of neuroscience
- Familiarity with scientific research methods
Course Difficulty Level
AdvancedCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Neuroplasticity: How To Rewire Your Brain
- Neuroscience and Behavior
- Brain and Behavior: Regulating Mood
Related Education Paths
- Master of Science in Neuroscience
- Doctor of Philosophy in Neurobiology
- Certificate in Addiction Studies
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Caroline Leaf
- Dr. Andrew Huberman
Related Books
Description
Hello everyone! Welcome to advanced neurobiology!
Outline
- Perception: Vision
- Welcome to Advanced Neurobiology!
- 1.1.1 Ways to sense the environment-I
- 1.1.2 Ways to sense the environment-II
- 1.1.3 Ways to sense the environment-III
- 1.1.4 Sensory transduction-I
- 1.1.5 Sensory transduction-II
- 1.1.6 Sensory processing
- 1.1.7 Sensory representation in the brain
- 1.1.8 Vision
- 1.1.9 Single-photon detection
- 1.1.10 Second messengers
- 1.2.1 Review
- 1.2.2 Phototransduction-I
- 1.2.3 Phototransduction-II
- 1.2.4 Phototransduction-III
- 1.2.5 Color vision-I
- 1.2.6 Color vision-II
- 1.2.7 Signal processing of the retina
- Guide to download the slides
- Quiz 1.1
- Quiz 1.2
- Perception: Auditory
- 2.1.1 Center-Surround Receptive Field
- 2.2.2 The LGN
- 2.2.3 LGN and the visual pathway
- 2.2.4 Simple and complex cells-I
- 2.2.5 Simple and complex cells-II
- 2.2.6 Colors
- 2.2.1 Sound transduction-I
- 2.2.2 Sound transduction-II
- 2.2.3 Sound transduction-III
- 2.2.4 Sound transduction-IV
- 2.2.5 Sound transduction-V
- 2.2.6 Auditory pathways and the tonotopic map
- 2.2.7 Sound localization-I
- 2.2.8 Sound localization-II
- Quiz 2.1
- Quiz 2.2
- Chemosensory system
- 3.1.1 The senses of chemoreception
- 3.1.2 Olfactory organization
- 3.1.3 Olfactory transduction
- 3.1.4 Olfactory adaption
- 3.1.5 Identification of odorant-receptor genes-I
- 3.1.6 Identification of odorant-receptor genes-II
- 3.1.7 Three models of olfactory organization
- 3.2.1 Projection of the olfactory system
- 3.2.2 Circuits in the olfactory bulb-I
- 3.2.3 Circuits in the olfactory bulb-II
- 3.2.4 Taste and taste receptors-I
- 3.2.5 Taste and taste receptors-II
- 3.2.6 Taste and taste receptors-III
- 3.2.7 Taste and taste receptors-IV
- 3.2.8 Taste transduction-I
- 3.2.9 Taste transduction-II
- Quiz 3.1
- Quiz 3.2
- Touch and pain & Sleep amd arousal
- 4.1.1 Parallel organization of the somatosensory system-I
- 4.1.2 Parallel organization of the somatosensory system-II
- 4.1.3 Mechanosensory neurons
- 4.1.4 Response properties: adaptation and stimuli & receptive field
- 4.1.5 Mechanotransduction channels-I
- 4.1.6 Mechanotransduction channels-II
- 4.1.7 Somatosensory cortex & somatopic map-I
- 4.1.8 Somatopic map-II, barrel cortex & pain regulation
- 4.2.1 Sleep-I
- 4.2.2 Sleep-II
- 4.2.3 Sleep-III
- 4.2.4 Sleep-IV
- 4.2.5 Circadian and sleep homeostasis
- 4.2.6 Sleep stage-I
- 4.2.7 Sleep stage-II
- 4.2.8 Summary of sleep studies
- 4.2.9 Sleep/waking Flip-flop Model
- Quiz 4.1
- Quiz 4.2
- Movement and movement disorders I
- 5.1.1 Do you take movement for granted?
- 5.1.2 Brain imaging and functional areas
- 5.1.3 Review of the CNS and PNS and cortical homunculus
- 5.1.4 Review of the cerebellum and basal nuclei
- 5.1.5 Review of the cranial nerves
- 5.1.6 Review of the cranial nerves
- 5.1.7 Spinal cord discomfort
- 5.2.1 The ladder-from molecules to animals
- 5.2.2 Biology and disease—why do we biologists care about diseases?
- 5.2.3 Why do we care so much about the 10% genetic forms of neurological diseases?
- 5.2.4 Cellular functions—what are involved in neurological diseases?
- 5.2.5 Recurring features in neurodegeneration
- 5.2.6 Anatomic deficits of AD
- 5.2.7 Cell death in AD
- 5.2.8 Genes involved in AD
- 5.2.9 Practice:what’s the situation in ALS?
- Quiz 5.1
- Quiz 5.2
- Movement and movement disorders II
- 6.1 The dopamine system
- 6.2 Basal ganglia and its two pathways
- 6.3 HD deficits in basal ganglia
- 6.4 Anatomical deficits of HD
- 6.5 CAG repeats in HD
- 6.6 Are aggregations proper drug targets?
- 6.7 Symptoms of PD
- 6.8 Genes of familial PD
- 6.9 Interventions of PD
- Quiz 6
- Mood and mood disorders
- 7.1 Mood and emotions
- 7.2 Autism
- 7.3 Addiction
- 7.4 Schizophrenia
- 7.5 Depression
- 7.6 Bipolar disorder
- 7.7 Causes of mood disorders
- 7.8 Treatment of depression and bipolar disorder
- 7.9 Attention disorder
- Quiz 7
- Gene and behavior
- 8.1 Introduction of behavior
- 8.2 Bruce effect
- 8.3 Definition of behavior
- 8.4 Classification of behavior
- 8.5 Clock
- 8.6 Transcriptional feed back
- 8.7 Photoentrainment
- 8.8 Gene and sex â…
- 8.9 Gene and sex â…¡
- 8.10 Parabiosis
- 8.11 Leptin
- Quiz 8
Summary of User Reviews
This advanced neurobiology course offers in-depth knowledge and practical skills to make you a better scientist. Students appreciate the excellent content and engaging lectures that help them gain a better understanding of nervous system function.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging lecturesPros from User Reviews
- Excellent content
- In-depth knowledge
- Practical skills
- Better scientific understanding
- Highly engaging lectures
Cons from User Reviews
- Some topics may require prior knowledge
- Some assignments can be challenging
- Lack of interaction with the instructor
- Limited opportunities for discussion
- Not suitable for beginners
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