HS 209 - Neuroscience Seminar I

The first of three neuroscience seminars intended to provide the neuroscience major with a broad exposure to the current questions and experimental approaches in neuroscience. Course themes will vary year to year. In general, the course material will present and illustrate current concepts, techniques, and challenges in the neurosciences in a “Journal Club” like setting where students will present, evaluate, and discuss current topics. Additionally, in Neuroscience Seminar I students will be exposed to professional development perspectives and career opportunities that might be of interest to new neuroscience majors, in both the basic and applied sciences.

Requisites: Instructor permission only. (Declared Neuroscience Major and sophomore standing) (Required, Previous).

Credits:2 cr

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