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Introduction to Neuroscience

Western University

Main Areas of Interest

Lecturing and Teaching:

This Traineeship is designed for undergraduate students, graduate students and medical students with an interest/need in learning the basic foundations of neuroscience

Techniques You Will Learn

Learning and Teaching Resources (web links, YouTube links, etc.):

Slides and notes will be provided

Modules

Tasks and Timeline:

Module 1: Development of the central nervous system

This module will discuss how the brain and spinal cord form during embryonic development, which is critical to understanding the structure and function of the adult central nervous structure.

Module 2: Structure and function of the nervous system

This module will provide a basic overview of human neuroanatomy and brain/spinal cord function.

Module 3: Cells of the central and peripheral nervous system

This module will discuss the various cells of the nervous system and their function in health and their role in injury and disease.

Module 4: Synaptic communication

This module will discuss how neurons communicate with each other.

Module 5: Neurotransmitter systems

This module will discuss the function of neurotransmitters and how they regulate brain function.

Module 6: Key motor and sensory pathways

This module will bring together all previous learned material and apply it to overall brain function.

Program Fee


Total Number of Modules
Time duration of Each module	minutes
Total Program Cost	$0

Who Can Apply

This Traineeship is designed for undergraduate students, graduate students and medical students with an interest/need in learning the basic foundations of neuroscience

Host Details

Host Name: Dr. Shawn Whitehead

Affiliation: Western University

Address: Western University; 1151 Richmond Street; London; Ontario; Canada; N6A 3K7

Website URL: https://www.uwo.ca/

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