Neurons Course
Dive into neuron operations from ion channels to synaptic plasticity. This Neuron Fundamentals Course offers biological science professionals a clear, mechanism-driven understanding of excitability, signalling, and network integration, enhancing data interpretation and experiment design skills in neuroscience.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a solid foundation in neuron anatomy, membrane potentials, and excitability, progressing to action potentials, saltatory conduction, and synaptic transmission involving major neurotransmitters and neuromodulators. It covers dendritic integration, inhibition, glial functions, plasticity, and key experimental techniques, equipping you to analyse and plan neuroscience research effectively.
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Develop skills
- Master synaptic transmission by mapping neurotransmitters, receptors, and vesicle cycles.
- Analyse membrane and action potentials with Nernst, Goldman, and Hodgkin-Huxley models.
- Predict neuronal excitability based on ion channels, myelination, and axon structure.
- Interpret dendritic integration, inhibition, and homeostatic plasticity in neural networks.
- Apply patch-clamp and imaging techniques to connect neuron structure with function.
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