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Student resources for Neuroscience

Interested in Neuroscience? Here is list of resources, that will help you with getting started.

A progression of trusted, free or low-cost resources for high school and undergraduate learners. Start where you are, and move step-by-step from fundamentals to research skills.

Stage 0 · Spark Interest (Beginner)
Get excited with visual, interactive introductions to the brain. Great for high school starters

Animations, activities, quizzed and friendly explanations

Beginner friendly primers and classroom resources

Short explainer videos and demos

Stage 1 · Foundation (Beginner -> Intermediate) 
Build core knowledge: neurons, synapses, neuroanatomy, and basic physiology.

Comprehensive, continually update electronic book

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Interactive videos and simulations; great structured intro sries

Lecture notes and assignments from an intro college course

Stage 2 · Systems & Modalities (Intermediate)
Dive into sensory systems, motor control, and common measurement modalities.

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Activities and case-based learning aligned to core concepts

Jump directly to anatomy and systems chapters

Deeper survey course; suitable when foundations are set

Stage 3 · Methods & Research Skills (Intermediate -> advanced)
Learn how studies are done: EEG/fMRI/calcium imaging basics and how to read papers.

Fee, open curriculum with math/programming refreshers & tutorials

Liner algebra, calculus, probability & Python crashlets 

Syllabus details and course for clinical & systems content

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