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