It may surprise students to find that
neuroscience courses are available through distance learning programs at
many accredited colleges. Some of these courses are rare stand-alone
courses that cover theory and controversial issues. Students must have
JavaScript-enabled computers to take these classes.
Summary of Online Neuroscience Courses
Neuroscience is a field of study that combines
psychology,
science, medicine and computer courses. Students may attempt to
discover how the brain and nervous system work in the body through many
available online courses.
In these courses students confront some of the most highly
controversial topics in neuroscience today. Students must remain
unbiased when taking these courses so that their essays and assignments
are scientifically accurate and not editorial pieces.
Those interested in learning about neuroscience controversies and how
the brain works should consider enrolling in a brick-and-mortar
college. For those who want to just dabble in the neuroscience field
before deciding whether to pursue a neuroscience degree, online courses
are a perfect fit.
Course Requirements
Aside from Internet access, students are required to have access to
Adobe Acrobat Reader, RealPlayer and an enabled JavaScript. Monitor
resolution should also be high due to the images, videos, tutorials and
simulations that may be included in an online course. A CD-ROM drive is a
benefit for those programs that include lectures on disks.
Neuroscience Courses through Distance Learning
Introductory Neuroscience
As the most important course in a neuroscience program, this
introductory course trains students in the basics of the brain. In this
course students research thoughts, memories, emotions and behavior
through cell communication. After many readings and online lectures,
students should be able to name the cells in the nervous system,
understand how drugs affect mental processes and know the parts of the
nervous system. Using a virtual program students may complete a brain
dissection. Students may also look at problems that are encountered
medically, such as brain death, aneurysms, brain injuries, strokes,
epilepsy and tumors.
Cognition
In this course students learn how attention, memories and
problem-solving are learned through neuroscience. Students use online
lectures and tutorials to learn about the
biology
of learning and cognitive development. Through examination, they come
to understand how nervous system functions affect learning. Students
practice writing using APA (American Psychological Association) style, a
common writing style in psychology, medicine and science.
Neuroethics
This stand-alone course confronts the many ethical issues surrounding
neuroscience and technology. Topics include mood-enhancing and
memory-disabling drugs, using brain images to type behavior, brain
activity scans used in court proceedings and brain implants. Students
learn how technology is on the verge of creating a breakthrough in
neuroscience. A question confronted by students in this course is
whether technological innovations should be used to treat brain
disorders or avoided because they have the potential to invade a
person's mental privacy.
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