Brain and Behavior Free Online Course by Purdue University
Purdue University is offering free online course on Brain and Behavior: Regulating Body Weight. This course is suitable for everyone from individuals interested in learning more about their personal health to those with a background in basic biological processes who what to expand their knowledge.
In this three-week course, applicants will explore the environmental and biological factors that influence our appetite and food choices, and regulate our body weight. This course will start on August 14, 2017.
Course At Glance
Length: 3 weeks
Effort: 4 hours/week
Subject: Brain and Behavior: Regulating Body Weight
Institution: Purdue University and Future learn
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes
Session: Course starts on August 14, 2017
Providers’ Details
One of the four best public universities in the US, Purdue delivers an engaging learning experience and a world-class degree. Founded in 1869, Purdue consistently ranks among the best universities worldwide (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education).
About This Course
This online course will cover the environmental and biological factors that contribute to the regulation of body weight and our control of food intake. This topic is important for understanding the current obesity epidemic in many parts of the world. Biological factors governing food intake are well known, but environmental stimuli challenge the signals and systems in the body that work to maintain a healthy weight.
Why Take This Course?
This topic is important for understanding the current obesity epidemic in many parts of the world. Biological factors governing food intake are well known, but environmental stimuli challenge the signals and systems in the body that work to maintain a healthy weight.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the meaning of homeostasis
- Describe the physiological factors that influence hunger and fullness
- Explain how environmental stimuli influence eating
- Summarise how our genes interact with the environment to influence body weight
Requirements
This course is suitable for everyone from individuals interested in learning more about their personal health to those with a background in basic biological processes who what to expand their knowledge. No prior experience or qualifications is necessary.
Instructors
Kimberly Kinzig
Kimberly Kinzig is a member of the Psychological Sciences faculty at Purdue University. Her research examines the neuroendocrinology of obesity, eating disorders, and their effects on behavior.
How To Join This Course
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