Brain Matters: Neuroanatomy Part 2/4
Join me in a live course introducing the basics of functional neuroanatomy under normal and distressed/diseased conditions.
Dr. Gail Pinto, PhD
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(896)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
The is Part 2 of a 4-part series on neuroanatomy. This is an upper level, academic style science class. Students will benefit most from having attended Part 1 and/or the Introduction to Neuroscience classes either before or after this class, to help provide context and consolidate learning. The class will introduce students to the foundations of the lobes of the brain. We will talk about the different brain lobes and their function under normal conditions. We will then move on to an explanation of how dysfunction in one or more lobes affects behavior and emotional functioning. Finally, we will explore specific lobe damage and corresponding behavioral changes. The class will be part instruction, part discussion and part demonstration - I will also use brain models and powerpoint slides to illustrate specific concepts discussed. Students will be encouraged to ask and answer questions, but can do so verbally or via the chat feature. I will also provide resources for extended learning. (Image by toubibe)
Learning Goals
At the end of the class, students will be able to identify each brain lobe, their specialized function, and general problems occurring with injury to each lobe.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2019
4.8
896reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a neuroscientist and educator. I enjoy teaching children about science - in particular, how science connects the world around us in ways we don't often think about. I try to encourage children to get excited about learning new concepts and to apply them in different situations. I teach classes on neuroscience, animal cognition, public health, and biology. I also enjoy hosting classes on Star Wars, and special topics of interest, mostly as requested by my own students!
I do animal research in the fields of neuroscience and psychiatry. I have 3 Master degrees - Clinical Psychology, Biopsychology, and Neuroscience. I completed my Masters (MS) and doctorate (Ph.D.) in Neuropharmacology from Texas Christian University and University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC). I then did two postdoctoral fellowships in Neuropsychopharmacology at Harvard Medical School. I was a university professor before joining a global pharmaceutical company.
My teaching philosophy is simple - I try to encourage children to be independent thinkers and to find connections in life about them. This will help them stay excited about learning and be life-long learners.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$35
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-12 learners per class
