Course HackFundamentals of Neuroscience: The Electrical Properties of the NeuronBy David Cox, Harvard University
In a Nutshell
This course examines the electrical properties that make neuron cells the cornerstone of most species on Earth.
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The evolution of the nervous system has spawned a staggering diversity of organisms capable of rapidly reacting and adapting to their environments, which have spread to nearly every corner of the Earth.
David Cox
Introduction
Our nervous systems are the basis of many fundamental human actions. They enable survival reflexes such as fight-or-flight, as well as day-to-day movements like walking.
In this first installment of its Fundamentals of Neuroscience course, Harvard University reveals the foundation of the nervous system: the neuron.
The course is led by David Cox, a Harvard professor of molecular and cellular biology. He takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing upon concepts from chemistry, physics, and maths to explain neurons.
The course promotes hands-on learning in building an understanding of how electrical signals are created and transported by nervous systems.
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