An Introduction to the Human Brain: Basic Anatomy & Neuropsychological Functions (Foundation Course)
The structures and functions of the brain explained
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Welcome!
Would you love to have the ability to confidently identify the key regions of the brain and know what functions they are linked to?
Are you currently gaining your information from books, social media or online searches but want to know that it is accurate and based on real evidence? Maybe, you have enrolled in a University or College course but would like more support to enhance your learning?
What will I learn?
When you complete the 'Introduction to the Human Brain: Basic Anatomy & Neuropsychological Functions' course based on the latest neuroscience and neuropsychological evidence, you will be able to name, identify and locate major areas of the human brain and link these structures to important functions including:
- Memories for personal life events, details and facts
- Planning and decision making
- Emotions, including stress and anxiety
- Learning new information and skills
- Pleasure, reward and risk taking
- Self awareness and identity
As with all Everyday Neuro Online Courses, you will have access to guided video presentations, information sheets and quizzes, as well as the ability to contact your instructor to answer any questions you may have.
What to expect
Your instructor, Dr Janine Cooper has worked for over 15 years lecturing and conducting research in university and clinical environments using neuroimaging techniques. Janine has developed many undergraduate and postgraduate courses that meet the accreditation requirements to obtain a psychology qualification.
She has used this knowledge and expertise to create the 'Introduction to the Human Brain: Basic Anatomy & Neuropsychological Functions' course to enable you to access this information without the need to pay expensive fees or meet enrolment requirements. Read more about her in the 'Your Instructor' section below.
Let Janine translate and interpret complex neuroanatomy, neuroscience and neuropsychological information, so you can sit back and learn online, in your own time and at your own pace. The course curriculum further down this page provides details of the course content and what you will need.
Who is this course for?
The Everyday Neuro Online Courses are ideal for people who are new to studying the human brain, as well as those with more understanding. It compliments undergraduate psychology courses and can be applied to many areas of health and wellness client care. You will receive a certificate of completion that can be used towards personal development time and points for people already engaged in a program of study.
This course offers the core information required to study the human brain and supplements other online courses offered by Everyday Neuro.
So, if this sounds like what you would like to know more about, enrol now and Janine will guide you to successfully name, identify and locate major areas of the human brain and link these to important functions of everyday life.
Duration: Self paced. Each module requires approximately one hour to complete the video and quiz. Some students may take less or more time depending on their level of understanding.
Your Instructor
DR JANINE COOPER
is the founder of Everyday Neuro and has over 15 years experience working as a lecturer, researcher and an industry/corporate speaker in psychology, neuroscience, wellbeing and innovative rehabilitation techniques.
Janine’s focus has been in the field of neuropsychological clinical research, working on projects that have investigated issues with cognition, such as memory impairment in Alzheimer’s disease in older adults and Developmental Amnesia in children.
Janine’s work has incorporated her expert knowledge of clinical neuroimaging techniques and neuropsychological assessment methodology. Janine’s main interest areas are cognitive performance, including expertise and decision making, memory, brain injury and innovative rehabilitation techniques to enhance wellbeing.
Janine has received various prestigious international and national grants and awards that include The Brain Foundation, The Royal Society of Edinburgh and The Medical Research Council. Janine has published in leading peer reviewed journals and has presented extensively at national and international conferences, corporate events and workshops, and in the media including ABC’s Catalyst and Radio National.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will be amazed at how fast and efficiently you will learn about brain anatomy and function.
You will be able to know what brain areas are responsible for your thinking and mood and apply this new knowledge to many aspects of your life.