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Peking University

Advanced Neurobiology I

Yan Zhang
Yulong Li

Instructors: Yan Zhang

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 27 hours
Learn at your own pace
90%
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.1

(604 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 27 hours
Learn at your own pace
90%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 8 modules in this course

Let's start with a basic introduction of neuroanatomy.

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32 videos1 reading2 assignments

Let's learn more about the basic unit of the nervous system: the neuron.

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19 videos2 assignments

Let‘s continue with the neuron.

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16 videos2 assignments

Let's switch to the electrical properties of the neuron.

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30 videos2 readings2 assignments

Let's continue with the ion channels, membrane potential and synaptic transmission.

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8 videos1 assignment

Let's learn more about the neurotransmitter release.

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14 videos1 assignment

Let's continue with synaptic transmission and synapitic plasticity.

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12 videos2 assignments

Let's learn some prevalent techniques in neuroscience.

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6 videos1 assignment

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4.1 (93 ratings)
Yan Zhang
Peking University
2 Courses73,945 learners
Yulong Li
Peking University
1 Course68,721 learners

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