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PUCRS Is Accepting Registration For New Free Neuroscience Course. More Than 3 Thousand Spots Available For Those Interested In The Free Online Course That Offers A Certificate Recognized By The MEC.
Neuroscience, the scientific field dedicated to the study of the nervous system, has been gaining prominence in Brazil and worldwide, especially with the advancement of technologies. With this in mind, the Pontifical Catholic University (PUCRS) offers a free online course for the sector. This free neuroscience course is a unique opportunity for those seeking a certificate recognized by the MEC without leaving home.
Details Of The Free Online Neuroscience Course At PUCRS
Neuroscience studies the nervous system and its functionalities, in addition to analyzing human behavior and emotions.
The three elements guiding this study are the brain, peripheral nerves, and the spinal cord. As part of the human nervous system, these are responsible for coordinating voluntary or involuntary activities.
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Neuroscience does not only explain bodily reactions but also the phenomena of the mind. It is a scientific field that seeks to reveal structures, developmental processes, and changes that may occur throughout life. Among the most involved topics for neuroscientists is a better understanding of the biological, pedagogical, and psychological bases of school learning to qualify educational processes.
Thus, the free online course in Developmental Neuroscience at PUCRS proposes the study of brain development from a neuroscience approach and the functions and particularities of the adolescent brain.
The course will be taught by Audrey van der Meer, neuropsychologist, specialist in Developmental Neuroscience, and PUCRS professor Saulo Gantes Tractenberg. Participants in the free neuroscience course will develop skills such as:
- Neurodevelopment;
- Brain Development And Early Diagnosis;
- Neuroscience And Learning;
- Child Brain;
- Nature Vs. Nurture;
- Factors Associated With Development;
- Dynamical Systems Theory;
- Neuroplasticity;
- Neurolinguistics;
- Ecological Approach To Development;
- Learning And Development.
Learn How To Participate In The Free Online Course At PUCRS
Neuroscience is a constantly advancing field, as this area of study has contributed to many advancements in medication development, for example. Therefore, at PUCRS Online, you can find what you need to develop your specific skills and knowledge to become a specialist in the subject.
To enroll in the free neuroscience course, the interested party must fill out a form with personal data such as full name, phone number, email, place of birth, state of birth, CPF, ZIP code, and education level.
It is worth mentioning that programs at PUCRS, such as this one, grant students a digital certificate indicating the total course load. The courses are completely online and free, offered without evaluation and without interaction with professors, focusing exclusively on the content available to students.
About The Institution
The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is among the most traditional higher education institutions in Brazil. Currently, it offers 59 options for in-person undergraduate courses, 10 options for online undergraduate courses, and over 120 specialization and MBA courses, both in-person and online. There are 40 thousand undergraduate and postgraduate students, with more than 200 thousand alumni.
It is noteworthy that PUCRS has been voted the best private university in Southern Brazil for four consecutive years, according to MEC evaluation.
On a scale from 1 to 5, the institution received a score of 4. In addition, it is among the 2,000 best universities in the world and one of the best-rated Brazilian universities in the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), surpassing 90% of institutions.
O curso é raso ,superficial e frustrante! Não tem o padrão esperado da PUC!!!!
Uma ótima oportunidade para educadores
Não consigo me inscrever no curso de neurociência