Learn about the Human Brain
- Biology - anatomy, physiology, behaviour
- Understand the chemistry and electronics
- Problems and damage
- Treatment and management of brain damage
Lesson Structure
There are 8 lessons in this course:
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UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN BRAIN
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The biology of the brain
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How can studying animals help?
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Who is interested in the brain?
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The mind-brain problem
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Brain studies
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BRAIN ANATOMY AND BEHAVIOUR
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The structure of the brain
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Forebrain
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Midbrain
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Hindbrain
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Divisions of the brain
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The lobes
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The normal functioning of the brain
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Case studies
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Brain plasticity and the impact of behaviour
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Brain development from embryo to death
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Blood- brain barrier
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Lesson 2 additional reading
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BRAIN CHEMISTRY & ELECTRONICS
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How neurons transmit messages
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Neurochemistry
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Neurons in detail
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Diet and neurotransmitters
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Neurotransmitters and behaviour
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Drugs and neurotransmitters
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Ways of detecting and studying brain chemistry and electrical activity
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Practical benefits of measuring brain chemistry and electrical activity
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BIOLOGY & NEUROLOGY IN LEARNING & MEMORY
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Biopsychology & neurology of learning
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Memory
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How is memory organised?
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Case studies - memory
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Practical benefits of studying memory
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BRAIN DAMAGE
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Brain damage & neuropsychology
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Brain lesions
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Causes of brain lesions
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Tumours
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Cerebral disorders (stroke)
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Pathology of brain injury
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Environmental factors
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Practical benefits in daily life
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How disease can alter brains
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Lesson 5 additional reading
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ASSESSMENT & OUTCOMES OF BRAIN DAMAGE
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Types of brain injury
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Sequelae of brain injury
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Sexual functioning
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Initial assessment
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Further testing
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TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT OF BRAIN DAMAGE
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What is appropriate treatment?
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Patient-clinician relationship
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Patient compliance
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Treating brain lesions
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Outcomes of treatment
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Developing management plans
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Ending treatment
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APPLICATIONS OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH
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Assessment & rehabilitation
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Brain studies and children
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Other applications of research into brain & behaviour
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Final assessment
Who is this Course For?
Anyone who works to support the health and welfare of people can benefit from a better understanding of brain biology. When you understand the structure and chemistry of the brain you can better appreciate what is normal function, and what can disfunction. Appreciating the physical circumstances of people you deal with can underpin how you deal with them. In turn, this can help you help them; and reinforce more positive relationships with others.
People who may benefit from this course could include:
- Friends and family of people suffering brain damage or other brain issues
- Carers, nursing assistants, and other support staff
- Health professionals
- Counsellors, life coaches, fitness professionals
- Welfare workers, employment service professionals
- Education professionals
- Therapists
