After participating in this module, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Describe how neurons communicate with each other
- Explain what a stem cell is and its role in neurogenesis
- Describe the process of protein synthesis
- Describe the different phases of the cell cycle
- Explain the basic steps in cell division
- Explain how a cell dies
- Describe how protons behave in a magnetic field
- Explain why hydrogen atoms in the body are the sources of MRI signals
- Compare and contrast the effects of alcohol on an adolescent versus an adult
After participating in this module, it is expected that students may be able to:
- Explain the difference between short and long-term memory
- Plan an experiment to test whether hippocampal damage is the cause or the effect of excessive alcohol drinking
- Develop an experimental plan to determine if hippocampal damage associated with drinking alcohol is reversible
- Explain how an MRI scanner obtains an image
- Predict the risk of alcoholism with respect to the age of onset of drinking
