This 45-minute presentation covers the anatomy and physiology of the human nervous system. Topics covered include the differences between the central, autonomic, peripheral nervous systems; nerves and associated terminology; signal transduction at the synapse; and reflex physiology. Students click through 18 slides with voice-over audio.
Type of Material:
This is a powerpoint lecture that contains text, audio and diagrams
Recommended Uses:
This can be used as a tutorial or a review
Technical Requirements:
This site requires a browser, a flash player, and speakers.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
While no specific learning outcomes were listed, users will learn basic information regarding the nervous system
Target Student Population:
College
General Education
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
This site requires some basic knowledge of anatomic terminology.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The material is accurate
The presentation is interesting
The lecturer is clear and verbally adds additional information to the material on the slides
Concerns:
Some better drawings would be helpful
The material about reflexes seemed out of place
The material does not cover the enteric nervous system or the regions of the brain
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The lecturer begins with basic material and builds upon this information in later slides
You can replay topics missed
Builds on previous material
Concerns:
This presentation is quite long (~45 min) and may not hold student attention
The content does not include context or application of the information
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Easy to use
Just sit back and watch
great for a review or a basic introduction
Concerns:
Graphics and overall design appear somewhat dated
The audio occasionally contains distracting background noise
Other Issues and Comments:
The hand drown material could be improved.
Creative Commons:
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