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About the Course

Learn how the nervous system produces behavior, how we use our brain every day, and how neuroscience can explain the common problems afflicting people today. We will study functional human neuroanatomy and neuronal communication, and then use this information to understand how we perceive the outside world, move our bodies voluntarily, stay alive, and play well with others....

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MF

Dec 29, 2021

Excellent course for understanding the extent to which human neurobiology is complex and fascinating, with multiple opportunities to compare findings with other species and get a better understanding.

PF

Mar 22, 2020

This course has turned out to very profitable, especially if you are not an expert in anatomical and clinical terms as is my case. In my opinion, this course is extremely interesting, congratulations.

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By Lars E

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Jan 17, 2024

Ranging from the brain construction over simpler, older circuits up to complex processes in the neocortex this course takes you on an interesting and very relevant voyage through the function of one of our most important organs.

By Mirjam M

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Mar 4, 2018

Thank you so much Prof. Mason for sharing your knowledge so generously. I have really enjoyed this class and gained a better understanding of so many things in our bodies and our minds. I would recommend this class to everyone.

By Magda H

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Jul 27, 2022

Superhipermega exciting!!!. I learned a lot!!. The teacher Peggy is magnificent and I am applying the knowledge to my profession as psychologist. The modules was very good and the methodology terrific. Thanks, thanks, thanks!!

By Linna M

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Nov 25, 2017

Peggy you are amazing!!! Thank you so much for teaching this course! I've learn a great amount from this course and decided to take neuroscience as my future career. Thank you, again, for leading me in! ----student from China.

By Arda D A

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Aug 15, 2021

A very informative course, with a well-designed structer that can meet the learner in any level and improve them. I really enjoyyed and learned from this course and I would recommend it to anyone interrested in neurobiology.

By Viraj K

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Sep 14, 2020

Amazing course, you have truly opened up a new career path for me, and Peggy Mason you are great and I am going to miss listening to your explantions, but hopefully in the world of Nuerobiology we will meet again! Thank You

By KWAIHO T (

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Jul 14, 2023

I am so impressed to study at Coursera by Peggy Mason is enthusiastic and knowledgeable and presents the subject in an engaging way. She created a wonderful walk from the basics to the diseases that affect our neurobiology.

By Jasmine S

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Sep 20, 2021

I had a great time learning from Professor Peggy Mason. She has inspired me to learn more about this field. I would want to express my gratitude to Professor Peggy Manson for providing such an enlightening course. Thankyou.

By Robert S

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Aug 29, 2022

Professor Mason is terrific in her ability to convey the information in a way most can easily grasp. She has a evident passion and enthusiam for the subject that gets translated well and can excite the student's interest.

By Remigius R

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Aug 17, 2022

Mainly thanks to Dr. Mason this is a great course. I do not know many instructors who can approach complicated topics in a very accessible manner. It was clear that she is enjoying teaching a lot and that helps to learn.

By Kareem

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Jun 24, 2020

Amazing course, especially for beginners who don't have enough knowledge in neuroscience and/or human physiology. It was a fun experience for me, I enjoyed every moment of it, great work from Dr. Peggy Mason and her team.

By Naomi S

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Apr 6, 2021

Peggy is awesome. I love her compassionate approach to the various neurological illnesses and a lot of her personal stories and examples, including about her cats, help to make the challenging material more relatable :).

By Alexey A

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Oct 4, 2020

Colleagues, do not miss it out, this is probably the best course on the platform. Unbelievable, anatomical specimens were dissected just for the course. Also, there is a 2017 version on YouTube, do not miss that as well.

By Misael A A M

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Oct 2, 2020

It's a fantastic course for introduction to your brain! This is the starting point if you wanna specialize into some very specific brain functions like sleeping, language learning/comprehension, as well as some diseases

By Elena A

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Oct 18, 2022

A great course where you can learn a lot about our neural system and how to work it. The teacher Dra Maggie Manson transmit to us all her passion for science.

It was amazing experience that I recommend you encourage.

By Khanh N

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Oct 5, 2021

A fantastic course that has surely satisfied my neuroscience geekiness. Would definitely recommend for anyone who's eager to learn more about the brain and how neurobiology can be applied to just about any discipline!

By Sissi R

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Jan 30, 2023

It is a unique course that spreads knowledge on a variety of Neurobiological themes. It has an excellent instructor that explains some very complex topics in a way they can be understood by anyone interested in them.

By Isabel C F V

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Oct 5, 2021

I really loved this course, all the lessons we saw I was able to relate them with persons that I know and now I understand the medical problem better. Very interesting topics. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge.

By Zeynep B A

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Sep 18, 2020

This course is challenging enough without being too hard. If you like learning and neurobiology, I fully recommend it. It is fun and worth your time, with detailed explanations and examples from real-life situations.

By Jackie B

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Jul 1, 2023

This course was engaging and interesting. The instructor's enthusiasm was contagious. I liked that she recommended books written by people affected by the various neurological conditions presented in the lectures.

By jenny w

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Jan 18, 2021

The best course that I ever took. It was so fascinating. I enjoyed it so much. Felt kind of sad to reach the last video. I have learned so much. Professor Manson is simply amazing. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

By Emily B

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Aug 18, 2021

Professor Mason's enthusiasm for neurobiology is evident throughout this course. The classes were fascinating, and I really appreciated Professor Mason's embracing of neurodiversity and compassionate perspective.

By Gasser H

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Sep 3, 2017

One of the most amazing courses that I have ever had, made me think about neuroscience in a different way and helped me link between what we feel at different situations and what REALLY happens inside us then...

By Aena P

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Dec 5, 2022

One of the best course to understand the brain and its interactions with the body. Professor Peggy Mason is just the best teacher ever. She has explained everything so well to make the concepts clear. Loved it!

By Catherine O

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Feb 3, 2018

A fantastic course that has enhanced my understanding of the brain! Dr. Mason is an astounding instructor and, through the way she shares her knowledge, she's motivated me to continue learning about the brain.