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Brain History: Neuron Discovery
Dr Steph Acaster
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(234)
A brief tour through the key thinkers and scientific methods that led to the discovery of the basic functional unit of the brain.
Class experience
This class will explore the development of a key part of Neuroscience during the 19th century, beginning with the first discoveries about human nerves, and discussing the advancements in microscope technology and histological staining techniques (as well as the scientists involved in the process) that eventually allowed neurons to be observed, and later described as the basic functional unit of the brain and the nervous system. The "Neuron Doctrine" is the idea that the nervous system...
Students will learn about the development of methods to study the cells of nervous system. Students will learn that scientific evidence is required to support or refute a theory.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(234)
ABOUT ME I love to learn, and I am a big advocate of following your interests - even if they might not seem compatible at first glance! My teaching philosophy is to encourage intellectual curiosity, motivation, and aspiration in students, whatever...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-8 learners per class
