*FLEX* All About the Brain, Featuring Mr. Bob, the Friendly Teaching Assistant!

This introductory class will go over all major structures of the brain, including the four
main lobes (frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital + the brainstem). Associated functions with each of
the lobes will be discussed, and a brief overview of some associated disorders will be discussed through
real-life case study examples. A life-size anatomical figure (Mr.Bob) will be used in many of the classes as
an extra visual guide for learners. The first class will cover the outside structures of the brain itself, and
subsequent classes will cover 2 brain lobes in each class. Learners will get the chance to participate
hands-on with some unique crafts and experiments designed to further supplement learners with
knowledge and understanding about each part of the brain, and the important role they each have for
our health and wellbeing. No prerequisite is required, this course is designed to introduce the brain to
learners.

Weekly Breakdown:
Class 1: Overview of the brain (things that make up the brain: sulci, gyri, fissures, left/right hemisphere)
Class 2: Frontal and parietal lobes
Class 3: Temporal and occipital lobes
Class 4: The brainstem/hindbrain (pons, medulla, cerebellum)