- How do we image the brain and can we see thoughts?
- How do sleep and chemicals affect the brain?
- Bionic brains – how can we replicate senses and understand illusions?
Learning Foci
- Introduction to the Nervous System
- Previous techniques to tell what someone is thinking/lying.
- Methods for Observing Brain Activity
- How do neurons communicate with each other?
- How local anesthetics work
- Exploring Neurotransmitters
- How do drugs (illicit and pharmaceutical) work on receptors?
- Introduction to senses & sensory tricks
- Structure of the Eye/Receptor Cells in the Retina
- How the Bionic Eye Works
- Can we create the human experience in robots?
Homework
Assessment
The Nature and Beauty of Mathematics
In this course, students will explore the world of fractals, multiple dimensions, irrational numbers and their relationship with the natural world, the mathematics of paper folding and topology, the nature of mathematics itself, as well as the complexities of infinity.
Frontiers of Physics
In Frontiers of Physics, students journey through the Universe where they explore the phenomenon of black holes, quasars, dark matter and dark energy. We discuss how stars, the solar system and other objects are formed and link this to the likelihood of life existing on these objects.
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics explores how we use technology to understand DNA and genetic codes. Students will examine the structure and function of the cell, DNA and proteins, the development and uses of genetic technology.
Synchrotron Science
Captivating students’ personal interests and building from a highly accessible, first principles approach into the development of genuine understanding, Synchrotron Science will dive into the physics, properties and scientific applications of the synchrotron.
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is the study of the world at a scale that is larger than the atom but smaller than a bacteria. In this course, students will engage in a range of activities to gain an understanding of the nano-scale and establish the difference between bulk properties and nano scale properties.
Earth Science
Learn about the way Earth Science affects our everyday lives, including exploring concepts connected to meteorology, hydrology, seismology and geology, and their application to real-world data, problems and predictions.