Explore sleep's biological basis, medical implications, and societal effects. Learn about sleep disorders and health consequences.
Explore sleep's biological basis, medical implications, and societal effects. Learn about sleep disorders and health consequences.
This comprehensive course, led by experts Ralph Lydic and Helen Baghdoyan, offers an in-depth exploration of sleep from neurobiological, medical, and societal perspectives. Students will gain cutting-edge knowledge on the brain's role in sleep control, the impact of sleep deprivation, and how substances affect sleep patterns. The course covers major sleep disorders, their diagnosis, and treatment options, with a focus on insomnia, sleep apnea, and psychiatric disorders. Participants will learn about the long-term health consequences of inadequate sleep, including effects on cardiovascular health and mental well-being. The societal implications of sleep, including workplace safety and public health, are also examined. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding the crucial role of sleep in overall health and daily performance.
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What you'll learn
Understand the neurobiological basis of sleep and wakefulness
Explore the genetic and molecular aspects of sleep regulation
Learn about major sleep disorders and their impact on health
Understand the relationship between sleep and psychiatric disorders
Gain knowledge about insomnia causes, consequences, and treatments
Explore the connection between sleep disorders and cardiovascular health
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11.4 Hours PreRecorded video
15 quizzes
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There are 12 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of sleep, covering its neurobiological foundations, medical implications, and societal impacts. The curriculum is divided into three main sections: neurobiology, medicine, and society. In the neurobiology section, students learn about the brain mechanisms controlling sleep and wakefulness, including neurotransmitter systems and genetic factors. The medicine section covers major sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea, their diagnosis, and treatment options. It also explores the relationship between sleep and various health conditions, including cardiovascular and psychiatric disorders. The society section examines circadian rhythms, the impact of sleep on public health and safety, and the prevalence and causes of daytime sleepiness. Through a combination of lectures, quizzes, and optional honors track content, students gain a holistic understanding of sleep's critical role in health and daily functioning.
Unit 01 - Neurobiology Section: Course Introduction & Neurobiology of Sleep and Wakefulness (Part One) - (Standard Track & Honors Track)
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Unit 02 - Neurobiology Section: Neurobiology of Sleep and Wakefulness (Part Two) - (Honors Track)
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 03 - Neurobiology: Mathematical Modeling of Sleep-Wake Regulation - (Honors Track)
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Unit 04 - Neurobiology: Molecular Biology and Genetics of Sleep - (Honors Track)
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 05 - Medicine: Overview of Sleep Medicine - Ronald Chervin, M.D. - (Standard Track)
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Unit 06 - Medicine: Disordered Sleep and Breathing Alters Cardiovascular Health - (Standard Track)
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 07 - Medicine: Sleep and Psychiatric Disorders - (Standard Track)
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 08 - Medicine: Insomnia: Causes and Consequences - (Standard Track)
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 09 - Medicine: Treatments for Insomnia - (Standard Track)
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 10 - Medicine: Sleep and Anesthesia - (Standard Track)
Module 10 · 1 Hours to complete
Unit 11 - Society: Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Health - (Standard Track)
Module 11 · 2 Hours to complete
Unit 12 - Society: Daytime Sleepiness and Sleep Need - Thomas Roth, Ph.D. (Standard Track)
Module 12 · 1 Hours to complete
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Pioneering Researcher in Sleep and Anesthesia
Dr. Ralph Lydic, Ph.D., is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, holding dual appointments in Molecular and Integrative Physiology and Anesthesiology. He is renowned for co-founding and co-directing the university's comprehensive sleep class, which has educated over 1,000 students, including undergraduates, graduate students, and Sleep Medicine Fellows. His research, continuously funded since 1989 by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, focuses on the cellular and molecular neuroscience underlying states of consciousness influenced by sleep and anesthetics. Dr. Lydic's innovative work led to the development of the shared circuits hypothesis, which explores how neural networks responsible for sleep may also govern anesthesia.In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Lydic has served as President of the Sleep Research Society and is a founding member of the Society for Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine. His excellence in research has been recognized with awards such as the Excellence in Research Award from the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Through his course "Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society," he continues to share his expertise with learners on Coursera, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between sleep, anesthesia, and arousal states.
Expert in Neurochemistry and Sleep Medicine
Dr. Helen Baghdoyan, Ph.D., is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, holding distinguished appointments in Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Psychiatry. Since her recruitment in 1999, she has established a robust research program funded by the National Institute of Mental Health since 1989, focusing on the neurochemical mechanisms that regulate states of arousal, including sleep and anesthesia. Her work has identified critical neuronal circuits involved in these processes, particularly the role of brain spindles—patterns of electrical activity associated with sleep—that may also be implicated in psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia.Dr. Baghdoyan co-directs the pioneering course "Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society," which provides comprehensive insights into sleep science. Her commitment to education and mentorship has been recognized with various awards, reflecting her dedication to fostering the next generation of researchers and clinicians in the field. Through her contributions to both research and teaching, Dr. Baghdoyan continues to advance our understanding of sleep's complex neurobiology and its implications for mental health.
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