Neurophysiology: How the Brain Thinks

PHYSCI X 435

Learn the molecular, cellular, and circuitry mechanisms that underlie the functioning of the mammalian nervous system, especially the human brain.

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What you can learn.

Explore the current neurophysiological understanding of human emotions, speech, and language processing
Recognize the relationship between the human brain, sleep, learning, and memory
Evaluate new findings in related to the human brain and science

About this course:

This course explores the molecular, cellular, and circuitry mechanisms that underlie the function of the mammalian nervous system, with special emphasis on the human brain. Topics include analysis of electrical properties of neurons, chemical communication between neurons, cellular processes responsible for synaptic transmission as well as short- and long-term plasticity, and the functional organization of the central nervous system.

Prerequisites

Students should possess a basic knowledge of biology, neuroanatomy, general physiology, and electrical principles.

Summer 2025 Schedule

June 23 - September 7

This section has no set meeting times.

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Instructor: Joseph Esdin

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Fee:

$900.00

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Notes

Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/ speakers, and webcam.

Enrollment limited to 25. Enrollment deadline: June 29, 2025. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to mentalhealth@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: Neuroscience

ISBN 9781605353807