Unit 1: Basics of Neuroscience

In this first unit, you will learn some of the fundamental basics of neuroscience. Without the fundamental knowledge from this unit, all other topics in neuroscience will be difficult if not impossible to learn.

In Topic 1 you will learn about the history of neuroscience as well as the basics of research in neuroscience.

In Topic 2 you will learn about the nervous system, with an emphasis on the structures and functions of the brain.

In Topic 3 you will learn the basics of genetics and how the nervous system develops.