Your Amazing Brain: The Essentials

Course details

Ineight richly illustrated presentations, you will move from coarseanatomy into neural networks and all the way down to the genes withinyour neurons. You will be astounded at how all the parts andprocesses work together to create mind.

Buildinga complete picture of the brain, we look at the essential elements ofbrain function, moving from the comparatively large to the verysmall. Surprises lurk around every corner. Each presentation beginswith a "leading thought" for you to ponder while viewing thevideo. Afterwards, you can explore additional resources, test andextend your understanding with application questions. 

Youwill learn about:

• Anatomy: the major players in brain functioning

• Blood supply: its intimate interplay with brain cells

• Neural networks and clusters: the mind comes to life

• Neurons and glia: the brain's worker bees

• Brainwaves: Masses of neurons working together

• Neurotransmitters: Magic molecules that make neuronal communication possible

• Genetics: An active third level of organization

• Manipulating the brain: New frontiers of chemical, electrical, magnetic, and optical interventions … plus bio- and neurofeedback to improve brain functioning