Unit 6: Unit 6: Nervous system/Special senses
Duration of Days: 20
The structure and electrochemical function of neurons; the hierarchical organization of the Central vs. Peripheral nervous systems; the mechanism of the action potential; and the role of feedback loops in sensory perception and motor response.
Model signal transmission at the synapse; conduct sensory threshold investigations; analyze the effects of neurotoxins on cellular communication; and map brain regions to functional outputs.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Spark of Life (Neuron & Action Potential) | 4 |
| 2 | The Synaptic Gap (Chemical Communication) | 4 |
| 3 | The Command Center (Brain & CNS) | 4 |
| 4 | Reflexes & Sensory Input | 4 |
| 5 | Autonomic Control & System Failure | 4 |