Neurochemistry has allowed me to integrate and apply the skills and competencies I have gained throughout my time at Concordia in the following ways. It caused me to test my knowledge thus far in Neurochemistry and beyond, and contribute, communicate, and deliver it effectively to my peers. While scientists are often able to understand and conceptualize material for themselves, they often lack the ability to communicate it effectively and cohesively to others. This course challenged and tested me in this area, as we were tested on our ability to not only know the science, but also effectively communicate it as well.
Neurochemistry has allowed me to take my love for learning, especially learning neuroscience, and excel in it. The course dove deep in the mechanisms and signaling in many different disorders, and I was able to practice and deepen my love for learning by examining and broadening my scope of understanding around these disorders, which helped me to become even more passionate about the ability to heal or change the signaling mechanisms.
Throughout all of my educational career, I have taken courses all over the “science spectrum.” Courses that include biology, chemistry, neuroscience, morality, ethics, math, etc. All of these courses feel combined and put to the test in Neurochemistry. All of these different types of courses matter when it comes to neurochemistry and background in all of them was very important. This knowledge allowed me to have a firm foundation in my education as a whole, and transfer this knowledge into the Neurochemistry course.
The course itself integrates all areas of learning. Educationally, personally, and professionally, by testing your knowledge and ability to apply that to a classroom setting, and in the community as well. This integration is important for “BREWing” as it allows a student to take the skills and knowledge they have learned and apply it in the real world. I think the course was a set and up and reflective of this very idea, as it allows the students to engage with others and share their insight and knowledge, as well as personal experiences with the class. This was great to see as we all have different backgrounds and insights to offer, and we can all learn something from one another through sharing and collaborating together. Since the course was based on discussion and communicating the science, this is a perfect example of the skills that can be applied to real world situations when we as students BREW. We will need to effectively communicate and collaborate with others about the science, about our own experiences and perspectives as well as justify and reason, which the course design allowed for. Overall, the Neurochemistry course allowed me to grow in my knowledge of science, and ability to effectively communicate this knowledge with others.
