Ever wondered how your brain works? The Brain Explained is an introductory course that examines the human brain, its structures, its functions, and how this spongy, three-pound mass of nerves and tissue makes you uniquely you. This course will emphasize neuroscience in pop culture by utilizing recent neuro-literary works, podcasts, films, and trending topics. Lectures will focus on learning, memory, sleep, fear, addiction, and neuroplasticity. The aim is to produce knowledgeable consumers of neuroscience while fostering interest in the neurosciences.