Neuroscience

Neuroscience is a one-semester course that covers neuroanatomy as well as neurophysiology. The class is based on hands-on experiences (including dissections) as well as class discussion. Once we've touched on how a particular part of the nervous system is built, the next logical question is “...and what can go wrong?”. Students are expected to research and present answers to that important question each unit. Exploring what happens when the nervous system malfunctions is one of the best ways to study neuroscience! It will be helpful for students to have taken AP Biology or Cell Physiology before taking Neuroscience. 

Neuroscience Unit Outline

Unit 1: Intro to Neuroscience

Unit 2: Neural Communications 1

Unit 3: Neural Communications 2

Unit 4: Neuroanatomy

Unit 5: Perception & Vision 1

Unit 6: Perception & Vision 2

Unit 7: Hearing

Unit 8: Vestibular Sense and Gaze

Unit 9: Voluntary Movement 1

Unit 10: Voluntary Movement 2

Unit 11: Motor Modulation

Unit 12: Homeostasis

Unit 13: Abstract Function

Unit 14: Deep Dives