The text is designed to provide the core of the subject in 18 sections containing 93 topics. When coming to a new subject, it is my experience that students commonly express two concerns: first, how to sort out the important ideas and facts from the wealth of detail, and second, how to get to grips with the unfamiliar terminology. Lecturers, in addition, with want students (especially later in their studies) to be able to integrate their knowledge across the subject. Instant Notes Neuroscience attempts to address each of these issues. Each topic is supported by a "Key Notes" panel which gives a concise summary of the crucial points. Whenever a term appears for the first time it is in bold and immediately followed by a definition or explanation. Extensive cross-references are provided between topics so that students can forge the links that are important for integration.