These are very unique times for brain research. The aperitif for the course will thus highlight the present “brain-excitements†worldwide. You will then become intimately acquainted with the operational principles of neuronal “life-ware†(synapses, neurons and the networks that they form) and consequently, on how neurons behave as computational microchips and how they … [Read more...] about Synapses, Neurons and Brains
Basic Science
Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050
The Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050 Course is based on a clear vision: imagine best practice farming for 2050, start to implement these strategies now, all the while making sure it will still be profitable. At UWA we're doing just that with the Future Farm 2050 Project, set on a mixed-enterprise farm in Western Australia and we want you to learn how it can … [Read more...] about Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050
Implant Dentistry
Implant Dentistry is one of the most dynamic and rapidly developing areas within oral health care. In spite of increasing popularity of implantology, it is a relatively new discipline within dental education and remains limited to post-graduate courses offered by dental schools in many parts of the world today. With the vision to help dental practitioners gain clinical … [Read more...] about Implant Dentistry
Introduction to Genetics and Evolution
Introduction to Genetics and Evolution is a college-level class being offered simultaneously to new students at Duke University. The course gives interested people a very basic overview of some principles behind these very fundamental areas of biology. We often hear about new "genome sequences," commercial kits that can tell you about your ancestry (including pre-human) from … [Read more...] about Introduction to Genetics and Evolution
Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging
Neuroimaging methods are used with increasing frequency in clinical practice and basic research. Designed for students and professionals, this course will introduce the basic principles of neuroimaging methods as applied to human subjects research and introduce the neuroscience concepts and terminology necessary for a basic understanding of neuroimaging applications. Topics … [Read more...] about Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging
