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Series Details
About
We'll be diving into the intricacies of the human brain, from the special senses (sight, smell, taste, hearing) to more abstract concepts like memory. I'm excited to share my love for neuroscience with you all!
Tutor Qualifications
I competed in the National Brain Bee in 2023.
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
Please try not to miss more than two sessions and let me know if you cannot make it.
Dates
June 2 - August 4
Learners
9 / 15
Total Sessions
10
About the Tutor
EW
I'm a high school student who wants to give back to the community by helping others prepare for the SAT.
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Upcoming Sessions
0
Past Sessions
10
2
Jun
O
Session 1
Other
I will introduce everyone to the format of the class and do a general overview of the course. We will then start with an introduction to the brain.
9
Jun
O
Session 2
Other
We will explore the special senses and perception (like pain and proprioception).
16
Jun
O
Session 3
Other
We will cover the neuroscience of movement.
23
Jun
O
Session 4
Other
We will talk about learning, memory, and emotions.
30
Jun
O
Session 5
Other
How do we think and plan and carry out all those higher-order functions? We'll be exploring those topics in this session.
7
Jul
O
Session 6
Other
We'll talk about the developing brain.
14
Jul
O
Session 7
Other
What is the infant brain like? How does it develop into the adult brain? That's what we'll discuss in this session.
22
Jul
O
Session 8
Other
Time to explore the other side of brain development: the aging brain.
28
Jul
O
Session 9
Other
In this session, I will introduce brain states, regarding those during wake and sleep.
4
Aug
O
Session 10
Other
We will continue with a similar topic to last time: homeostasis of the body as controlled by the brain, before a two week break from classes.