If you missed class, you can watch the videos online at the following site:
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/neuroscience/lectures.html
You can then choose the ‘Flash’ version or the ‘RealPlayer’ version. I recommend the flash version.
HHMI Video Link
Neuroscience
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May 052010
Split Brain Syndrome
Neuroscience
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Mar 292010
- Go to this site and run various trial experiments and try to predict what the patient will say.
- Then go to this site and run the Split Brain Experiment.
- Then go to this site and read about Split Brain Syndrome.
- on this page be sure to also click the link and read how “each half of the visual field projects to the opposite side of the brain (crossing the optic chiasm.”
Neuroscience Test and Practice
Neuroscience
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Mar 222010
You will have a test on all things ever on Thursday, 3/25/10. You can take a practice test here:
http://www.docfleetwood.net/neuroscience/studyguides/neuropracticetest1.htm
Be sure to understand WHY the correct answers are correct and not just memorize. The actual test questions will be different but cover similar concepts.
Neuron Quiz
Neuroscience
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Mar 182010
Quiz Monday, 3/22 on the basic nervous system layout and on nerves, neurons and neural transmission.
Neuroscience Assignment
Neuroscience
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Mar 092010
Use your textbook to complete the following:
1. Read chapter 11 – there is a lot of good information in this chapter about how nerves work. Give particular concentration to the items below.
- Know the pictures on pages 379 & 385.
- Know table 11.2 on page 387.
- Know the neurotransmitter information in table 11.3 on pages 392-393
- Read the “Closer Look” on page 396-397 and answer the questions below.
- How can the “wisdom of the body” and the way it responds to neurotransmitter like chemicals be related to antibiotic use/overuse?
- Why is cocaine addictive? (How does it work?)
- What is crack?
- Can you see any problems with treating someone with Manzindol?
- How does an overdose of Heroin kill?
- Can you experience constant pleasure (for years), physiologically and psychologically? Why or why not?
2. Read pages 456-461 (in chapter 13) and take notes on the sensory receptors.
- Know table 13.1 on page 459.
3. Complete the study guide pages given in class.
4. Using the readings above and the material we covered in class, create two new ‘ediscio’ flashcards. They may not be repeats of any other cards so first come-first served.
This is due on Monday, March 15
Mar 022010
Scientists have found a new protein (in fruit flies) that is involved in actively erasing memories. If this same protein is found in humans, and if it does the same thing, this could have profound implications. Read the Scientific American article located here and add your thoughts in the comment area below. What are the potential positive and negative implications if this protein controls ‘forgetting’ in humans?
Flashcards, Learning and Spaced Repetition
Neuroscience
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Feb 192010
Your task is to create one good flashcard on ediscio.com in our neuroscience cardbox. You should create a card based on the things you have learned thus far in the case study. You may not repeat a card or create a new card for the same information so read through any cards that have already been created first. Basically, this means first-come, first-served in terms of choosing your card topic. Before you create the card you should read the websites listed below. They give a background on how to study, what spaced repetition is, and how to create good flashcards that enhance learning rather than hinder it. Use this information to make your flashcards educationally sound!
This first link is a single link that can be used to read all the websites. Once you load the page you will see right and left arrows to cycle through the other pages. Even if you use this link you should read the brief description of each web page below so you know why you are reading it.
Alternatively, you can load each page separately by clicking the links below.
- http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070829122934.htm – This site discusses why ‘cramming’ doesn’t work.
- http://www.mnemosyne-proj.org/principles.php – This site sums up ‘spaced-repetition’ and provides a free computer program if you want to use this technique on your own computer rather than the web. It probably uses a better algorithm than the ediscio website too, but I am not positive of that yet.
- http://www.supermemo.com/articles/power.htm – This is the first of 3 ‘Supermemo’ links. Supermemo is another computer program to create flashcards using spaced-repetition, but their full version is not free (like mnemosyne above). I believe this was the first computer program to do this sort of thing. I do not agree with everything this site says but this particular page sums up some steps you can take to be more successful in learning.
- http://www.supermemo.com/articles/20rules.htm – The second Supermemo link. I am not peddling their program (in fact, I prefer other software) but their site does have some good information on how to effectively use this technology to learn. This page explains how you should format your flashcards to be most effective. It is a long page but doesn’t take too long to read and has quite worthwhile information.
- http://www.supermemo.com/help/faq/ks.htm – And finally, the third Supermemo link. This page is a question/answer page that may help you make better flashcards and understand how to apply the technique to specific subject matter. For example, two of the top three questions deal with how to learn anatomy and diseases.
Any Questions?
Anatomy, Biology, Forensics, Main, Neuroscience
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Feb 122010
I have scheduled two online meetings in case you have any questions about your assignments or need any extra help. Here is how this works…
- Go to www.dimdim.com
- Click “Join Meeting” – you don’t need to register or install any special software – it should just work.
- In the “Meeting Room” box, type in “docfleetwood” (without the quotes)
- Put your name in the “Your Name” box
- Click “Join” and that should do it. If you have a microphone, you can speak to me. Otherwise there is a chat box.
The meetings are scheduled for 12:00 Friday (2/12/10) and for 11:00 Saturday (2/13/10). They are scheduled for an hour each but you can just pop in and out as you wish. So stop in and ask any questions you might have and then go about your day 
From a technological perspective, I’m interested to see how this works – so feel free to stop by and say hi even if you don’t have a question
Feb 112010
Read the following Brain Briefing on adult neurogenesis from the Society for Neuroscience.
http://www.sfn.org/index.aspx?pagename=brainBriefings_adult_neurogenesis
After reading you should add a comment to this blog post (see bottom of page for comment section) discussing your opinion of the article. You can address such questions as…
Did anything in it surprise you? Was it an interesting read? What are the implications for the future? etc…
You may also comment on other people’s comments. Unless, of course, you are the first to comment
You must also summarize the article in 7 words. That’s right, 7 words. The summary should be as accurate and complete as possible, so be creative!
Be sure to put your name in the ‘name’ field so I know to whom the comment belongs.
Feb 102010
Go to the following website and create an account..
Once you have an account, complete the following steps…
- Login with your newly created username and password (please remember them)
- On the right hand side you should see a “school area” link – click it.
- Click on the number 18 and look for “Wilmington”. Click it. (if you don’t see it, try 17 or 19)
- You should see the Charter School of Wilmington. Click it, then 2010, then Neuroscience.
- Enter the password in the box to join the class. The password is the same one used for the computers in my room. (I’d rather not post it here online) If you do not know it, email me.
- Once you have accomplished this, you should be able to click on “your cardboxes” on the left and see a neuroscience cardbox.
- Click the green “learn” box on the right.
- You may then have to select all cards for learning. Do that.
- Click “learn” at the bottom and start the cards. You do not have to type an answer in the box, you can just say it in your head and click view answer. Then select ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and continue through all seven.
These are just some quickly made up cards to get us started and see if it works for everyone. We will be making some cards together as a class for everyone to study from. Right now I just want to get everyone signed up and able to use the cardbox. If you get stuck, you can click “instructions” at the top of their website and follow the directions. If you want to practice making your own flashcards, please create a new cardbox and practice in that one, not in our neuroscience box.
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