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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Medical Neuroscience by Duke University

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About the Course

Medical Neuroscience explores the functional organization and neurophysiology of the human central nervous system, while providing a neurobiological framework for understanding human behavior. In this course, you will discover the organization of the neural systems in the brain and spinal cord that mediate sensation, motivate bodily action, and integrate sensorimotor signals with memory, emotion and related faculties of cognition. 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 course 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. 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. Nevertheless, our aim is to faithfully present in scope and rigor a medical school caliber course experience. This course comprises six units of content organized into 12 weeks, with an additional week for a comprehensive final exam: - Unit 1 Neuroanatomy (weeks 1-2). This unit covers the surface anatomy of the human brain, its internal structure, and the overall organization of sensory and motor systems in the brainstem and spinal cord. - Unit 2 Neural signaling (weeks 3-4). This unit addresses the fundamental mechanisms of neuronal excitability, signal generation and propagation, synaptic transmission, post synaptic mechanisms of signal integration, and neural plasticity. - Unit 3 Sensory systems (weeks 5-7). Here, you will learn the overall organization and function of the sensory systems that contribute to our sense of self relative to the world around us: somatic sensory systems, proprioception, vision, audition, and balance senses. - Unit 4 Motor systems (weeks 8-9). In this unit, we will examine the organization and function of the brain and spinal mechanisms that govern bodily movement. - Unit 5 Brain Development (week 10). Next, we turn our attention to the neurobiological mechanisms for building the nervous system in embryonic development and in early postnatal life; we will also consider how the brain changes across the lifespan. - Unit 6 Cognition (weeks 11-12). The course concludes with a survey of the association systems of the cerebral hemispheres, with an emphasis on cortical networks that integrate perception, memory and emotion in organizing behavior and planning for the future; we will also consider brain systems for maintaining homeostasis and regulating brain state....

Top reviews

SA

Nov 16, 2017

I found this course extremely useful. It was exactly what I needed and expected. A structured study of the brain and the spinal chord starting at the cellular level. A perfect course!

MM

Jan 30, 2019

This course was really a fantastic experience. Professor White provided very well presented tutorials and his wealth of knowledge and commitment to teaching was very much appreciated.

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By Dr. L P R

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Oct 20, 2019

Excelente curso , maravilloso profesor , bien logrado. Gracias al Profr. Dr. Len White, Ellen et al.

By Jackie Q

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Feb 28, 2023

This online course was amazing! Couldn't get enough of it. Dr. White and his team are tremendous!

By Ante D

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Mar 25, 2018

Incredible course. I would highly recommend it to everyone interested in the field of neuroscience.

By Renaldas Z

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Aug 12, 2017

Superb course! Helped me to "integrate" many aspects into more coherent understanding of the brain.

By Eduardo S N G

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Jun 13, 2016

It's a great course of medical neurosciece, It's simple and dynamic and well explained by Dr White.

By Haider A

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Aug 5, 2020

An excellent course. One of the best courses on neuroscience. Very comprehensive! Great Professor!

By Martin H

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Mar 10, 2024

Challenging course, extremly well one and beautifully taught. If only all courses were like this.

By Marco J R N

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Jun 21, 2019

Diseño excelente tanto en contenido como en didáctica con la plataforma.

Curso ultra recomendado.

By Коняева И И

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Jul 4, 2022

Это замечательный курс, который позволил мне развить целеустремленность и творческое мышление.

By Anis R

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Aug 22, 2020

Excellent course. I learnt a lot of new things although I an assistant professor of neurology !

By Geert V

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Jul 7, 2020

Excellent course! I advise to purchase the book (Neuroscience) to follow along with the course.

By Artem G

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Jan 19, 2020

Thanks to enthusiasm of dr. White and his team this is the best online course I have ever taken

By Seong T H

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Feb 23, 2019

Amazing course but omg at the same time so demanding! but hopefully it will worth it! Thank you

By Juan M

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Jul 12, 2023

Excelente curso, muy completo, las explicaciones del profesor White fueron muy buenas y claras

By Luiz G R M

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Aug 12, 2019

Curso maravilhoso, muito bem elaborado, muito completo, especialmente se for da área da saúde.

By Matt B

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Jul 31, 2017

Amazing. One of the best courses I have ever taken. Set me up for a Masters. Highly recommend.

By Fatma G

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Sep 2, 2020

I realy loved this course i have learnt alot from it and iam very thankful for doctor leonard

By Philipp L

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Feb 24, 2020

Best course I’ve ever taken! Dr. White makes difficult concept easy to understand. Thank you!

By Debora A

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Sep 25, 2016

Excelent!! It is one of the best courses about Neuroscience that I've already take. Worth it!

By Nathania

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Jun 15, 2023

Such a long journey but it's all worth it. Thank you Prof. White for such an amazing course!

By Alexander R

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Oct 3, 2022

Alta calidad del curso. Buenas estrategias de estudios para recordar lo aprendido. Excelente

By Leslie M

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Jun 13, 2016

It's crazy. This professor it's perfect for learn me "neuroscience".

Thanks for this course.

By Gyeyoon Y

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Aug 7, 2016

Love the course! Learned & learning a lot! One of the best professors at the coursera.org!

By Yelyzaveta R

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May 30, 2022

An excellent course for both physicians and medical students interested in neurosciences.

By rita a

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Jun 14, 2020

amazing journey in Medical Neuroscience with the inspiring and dedicated professor White.