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Overview
Medical Neuroscience explores the functional organization and neurophysiology of the human central nervous system, while providing a neurobiological framework for understanding human behavior.
The overall goal of this course is to provide the foundation for understanding the impairments of sensation, action and cognition that accompany injury, disease or dysfunction in the central nervous system.
The Medical Neuroscience course offered by Coursera in partnership with Duke University will build upon knowledge acquired through prior studies of cell and molecular biology, general physiology and human anatomy, as we focus primarily on the central nervous system.
Key facts
This online course is designed to include all of the core concepts in neurophysiology and clinical neuroanatomy that would be presented in most first-year neuroscience courses in schools of medicine. However, there are some topics (e.g., biological psychiatry) and several learning experiences (e.g., hands-on brain dissection) that we provide in the corresponding course offered in the Duke University School of Medicine on campus that we are not attempting to reproduce in Medical Neuroscience online.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Human Brain
- Surface Anatomy of the Human CNS
- Internal Anatomy of the Human CNS
- Electrical Excitability and Signal Propagation
- Synaptic Transmission and Synaptic Plasticity
- General Principles and Somatic Sensation
- The Visual System
- Audition, Vestibular Sensation and the Chemical Senses
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Advanced Level
- Designed for those already in the industry
- This course is aimed at learners with a background in biology or related sciences who want to develop a deep understanding of the human central nervous system and its role in behavior, as well as the effects of neurological disorders and injuries.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription
Funding
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