Understanding the brain /

"Designed as a survey course to introduce individuals without a background in science to the modern field of neuroscience. Drawing on everyday experience and popular books, as well as current research, the course seeks to amaze and inform the learner about" the brain -- Course guidebook.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Norden, Jeanette
Corporate Author: Teaching Company
Other Authors: Reay, Alisha, Leven, Jon
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Chantilly, VA : Teaching Company, [2007]
Edition:Standard format.
Series:Great courses (DVD). Science & mathematics.
Subjects:

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