Are you interested in learning how we perceive the world around us? What is memory in physical terms? How do we create thoughts, and move accordingly? This course would be a perfect match and a great way to get introduced to neuroscience for premed students. We each have a kit of electrical machinery constantly functioning: enabling us to see, hear, taste, move around, and accomplish all necessary functions to live. To understand these fundamental processes, we have to look at where all these thoughts and perceptions begin: the brain, in the study of neuroscience. Though we still have a lot to learn about the mechanisms that allow us to cognitively appraise ourselves as well as the world around us, we have progressed more in the last 20 years of research than the 200 years before it. If you want to learn more about the neurons, neurotransmitters, and cognitive functions that permit (or at times inhibit) us to live as we do, enroll in Neuroscience 101!

The course is structured to be breathable and informative with weekly reading assignments, 2 quizzes, a class debate, and a final project. Attendance is required since each lecture will focus a topic in neuroscience and conclude with a group discussion on the weekly reading. If you can’t make it to a session, you will have one excused absence and will have a short makeup assignment for any absences afterwards. Additionally, guest lecturers will come teach about their research and how it pertains to neuroscience.

First come, first served. Scroll down and use the Course number (33949) listed under sections to enroll in CalCentral. We’re excited to meet you!