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Posted by zonked on March 2, 2016, at 17:07:28
A lot of what I know about neuroscience I've learned here, on the Internet in various academic sources and Wikipedia, and in Dr. Stahl's books.
If I really, really want a keen understanding of what's going on, I will probably have to take college-level organic chemistry, brush up on my ancient physics, college-level statistics, etc. (Took a year of calculus in high school ages ago.)
This is part of restoring my hobbies and things that interest me - I don't intend at my age to become a practicing neuroscientist but I would like to understand *exactly* what's going on in those colorful graphics in Dr. Stahl's books; what the different receptor subtypes do in different parts of the brain, etc -
Can anyone recommend some websites or books so I can understand and communicate better? Any websites? Are there assessment tests I can take to find out where I need to start?
Best,
z
Posted by J Kelly on March 2, 2016, at 19:39:23
In reply to Neuroscience education 4 dummies?, posted by zonked on March 2, 2016, at 17:07:28
> A lot of what I know about neuroscience I've learned here, on the Internet in various academic sources and Wikipedia, and in Dr. Stahl's books.
>
> If I really, really want a keen understanding of what's going on, I will probably have to take college-level organic chemistry, brush up on my ancient physics, college-level statistics, etc. (Took a year of calculus in high school ages ago.)
>
> This is part of restoring my hobbies and things that interest me - I don't intend at my age to become a practicing neuroscientist but I would like to understand *exactly* what's going on in those colorful graphics in Dr. Stahl's books; what the different receptor subtypes do in different parts of the brain, etc -
>
> Can anyone recommend some websites or books so I can understand and communicate better? Any websites? Are there assessment tests I can take to find out where I need to start?
>
> Best,
> zHmmmm. I wish I was that interested in ANYTHING. I have no answers for you but am impressed by your enthusiasm. Nardil is sounding better all the time. Hope you get the answers you're looking for :)
Jade
Posted by baseball55 on March 3, 2016, at 20:26:34
In reply to Re: Neuroscience education 4 dummies?, posted by J Kelly on March 2, 2016, at 19:39:23
You might want to look up neurology courses at a university and see what the prerequisites are, call the professor and find out what books they use, etc.
Posted by zonked on March 3, 2016, at 21:28:23
In reply to Re: Neuroscience education 4 dummies?, posted by baseball55 on March 3, 2016, at 20:26:34
> You might want to look up neurology courses at a university and see what the prerequisites are, call the professor and find out what books they use, etc.
I'm actually in the process of doing this - I started looking at this:
http://neuroscience.uth.tmc.edu/toc.htm
An online class in neuroscience from the University of Texas....cool stuff. Anything I don't understand I'll note and see what I can learn at the local community college, or the University I used to attend before depression made me drop out...
Locally, I don't have much free time right now but I will in a few weeks. I plan to return to school summer or fall term - it's about time....
Best,
-z
Posted by SLS on March 4, 2016, at 7:11:57
In reply to Re: Neuroscience education 4 dummies? » baseball55, posted by zonked on March 3, 2016, at 21:28:23
Hi Zonked.
What is your motivation to learn these things?
I think your approach to school is smart. Are there any prerequisites to sign up for the course you intend to take? If for some reason, you are not allowed to take the online course, and you are not looking to earn a degree, you might consider auditing a class at your community college.
I wish I were young enough to return to school. My goals had been to either be an MD or get a PhD. As a PhD in neuroscience, I was hoping to further the understandings of psychiatric illness along with other diseases of the brain.
Good luck.
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on March 8, 2016, at 13:42:51
In reply to Re: Neuroscience education 4 dummies? » zonked, posted by SLS on March 4, 2016, at 7:11:57
I go to tutoring 3 times a week. To learn math and Chemistry.
I too hope to rescue some people out of the world of depression and mental illness one day once i could rescue myself.
Posted by J Kelly on March 8, 2016, at 18:20:14
In reply to Re: Neuroscience education 4 dummies?, posted by Lamdage22 on March 8, 2016, at 13:42:51
> I go to tutoring 3 times a week. To learn math and Chemistry.
>
> I too hope to rescue some people out of the world of depression and mental illness one day once i could rescue myself.
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>Hey that's great Lamdage. I'm always happy to see people making efforts to further their education. Depression causes me to be a bit brain dead. So I appreciate that others have knowledge I can benefit from :)
Keep on,
Jade
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