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Textbook & Reading Guide

Carter, Rita. The Human Brain Book, 3rd Edition · DK Publishing · ISBN 978-1-4654-7954-9. A heavily illustrated guide — lean on the diagrams. Reading quizzes (2 attempts, averaged, 30 min) are drawn from the assigned pages below.

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Week-by-week readings

DateTopicPages
May 26Intro · What is Neuroscience?6–13
May 28Neuroanatomy15–35, 50–69
Jun 1Brain function & nervous system36–49, 70–73
Jun 3Senses — Vision & Hearing78–92, 100–108
Jun 5Senses — Touch & Pain78–92, 100–108
Jun 8Muscle Control110–122
Jun 10Fear & Bravery; Mind Control126–141
Jun 12Altering Perception & Memory154–164, 172–174
Jun 15Zombies— (apply earlier readings)
Jun 17Morality & Consciousness138–141, 176–192
Jun 19Brain–Computer Interfaces203, 216–219

How to read for the quizzes

This is a DK illustrated book — the labeled diagrams and captions are the gold. For each assigned range: skim the headings, study every labeled diagram, and note bold key terms. Then drill the matching week on the Flashcards and confirm with Practice Quizzes before taking the Canvas reading quiz (you get 2 attempts, averaged).