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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Function programme by edX provides intelligence to the learners in the concepts of brain functions which include membrane potential, cable properties, ion channels, action potential, whole-cell recordings, voltage-gaining kinetics, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitter release, electron microscopy, presynaptic dynamics, glutamate receptors, synaptic plasticity, benzodiazepines, and dendritic spines.
This programme helps the candidate to understand the fundamental concepts of neuroscience which are related to the functions of the mammalian brain. Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Function course also provides an outline of the biophysical mechanisms of signalling in the neurons. The candidate will also learn about various receptors in the brain. The brain functions are studied through various biophysical mechanisms using mice. Various modern methods are also discussed in this programme to study the workings of the mammalian brain.
The verified and shareable certificate is provided to all the candidates on completion of this programme. The certificate can be easily shared to a resume or CV. It can also be shared with the LinkedIn profile of the learner. There are two varied options for candidates to enrol in the programme; free or by paying the prescribed fee. When enrolling for free, the learners will get access only for a limited period.
The Highlights
- 8 weeks course duration
- Course provided by EPFLx institute
- Self-paced course
- Online programme
- Requires effort if 4 to 5 hours per week
- Certificate awarded by edX
- Intermediate level programme
Programme Offerings
- Video sessions
- assignments
- quizzes
- discussion forum
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 14922 | yes | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne |
- The course can opt at free of cost if the candidate chooses audit track of the course
- The candidate must pay Rs. 14,922 to pursue the verified track of the course
Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Function Fees Structure
Fee category | Amount |
Certificate fee | Rs. 14,922 |
Note: Coupons are provided on the website, the candidates can use the coupons to avail of additional discount in the fee.
Eligibility Criteria
Education
The candidate must possess basic knowledge of biology, mathematics, chemistry and physics to attempt this course. All candidates who are interested to take up this programme can register.
Certification Qualifying Details
The candidate must enrol in the verified track of the programme and score more than 50% in the total score to receive a certificate from edX. The 60% marks from quiz questions and 40% marks from the final exam is taken to calculate the final score. The quiz questions are asked at the end of every video session.
What you will learn
The candidates will understand the following concepts by pursuing the Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Function programme by edX.
- The candidate will understand the concepts like action potential and membrane potential
- They will also understand the working of synaptic transmission and neurotransmitter release
- Concepts like glutamatergic circuits, dendritic spines and synaptic plasticity are also discussed in this programme
- The participant will understand about cell membrane and ion channels through this course.
- They will also gain knowledge in the topics like voltage-gating kinetics and voltage-gated channels.
- The candidate will also learn about GABAergic inhibition and GABAergic projections in the brain
- They would also understand the behaviour and functions of the brain
- The difference between the human and rat brain is discussed in this programme.
- The learner will understand the concepts of sensorimotor interactions and sensory perception
- The candidate would understand about various receptors in the brain including the glutamate receptor.
Who it is for
The Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Function online course provided by edX is mainly developed for the benefits of the following participants
All candidates who wish to understand the concepts of cellular functions of the brain can attend this programme.
Admission Details
The participants can follow the registration steps to get admission for the Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Function course provided by edX.
Step 1: The participant must click the link https://www.edx.org/course/cellular-mechanisms-of-brain-function
Step 2: The participant must possess an account to register for the programme. They can create accounts using Facebook or Google or email addresses.
Step 3: Then, they must log in to the website.
Step 4: Then the participant shall search for the course and click the “Enroll” button to register for the course.
Step 5: As soon as the participant clicks the button, they will be enrolled in the audit track of the programme.
Step 6: If the candidate needs a certificate, then they must upgrade to a verified track by clicking “Upgrade Now”.
Step 7: The participant must add personal and banking details and click “place order” to confirm.
Step 8: When the payment is confirmed, the participant will be enrolled in the verified track of the programme.
The Syllabus
Instructors
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The participants of the audit track of the programme can access the course only till the end of the programme. Those participants will lose their progress when the course gets over.
Yes, study materials are provided. In addition to the video materials, notes are also provided. The candidate can see the study materials on the course notes page.
The duration of the Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Function programme is 8 weeks. The candidates must spend at least 4 to 5 hours a week to get a better understanding of the topics.
All candidates who have basic knowledge of biology, maths, physics, and chemistry can attend this programme. There are no eligibility criteria to attend this programme.
The candidate will understand various mechanisms of the mammalian brain. They will learn the working and thought process of the brain. The building blocks like synapse and neuron are detailed.
Yes, deadlines are given to upgrade the programme to a verified track. The learner shall look at the website to find more details. If the candidate fails to upgrade the course he/she will lose progress when the course gets over.
No, the participants from the audit track are not provided with the certificate. Only the verified track users are provided with the certificate.
The candidate can track their progress in the progress page. Graphs are plotted to track the progress. The candidate can find the assessment score on that page.
The first criteria are, the participant must enrol in the verified track of the course and the second criteria is, they should maintain more than 50% marks in total points to receive a certificate.
The grades are calculated based on the performance of the candidate in the final exam and quizzes. 60% marks are taken from weekly quiz questions and the remaining 40% marks are taken from the final exam.