Advanced Topics in Neuroscience

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This is a highly focused elective course designed to provide students with in-depth discussions of selected, rotating topics in Neuroscience. The emphasis of the course will be on the presentation and discussion of a recently published paper and closely related background works. Class time will consist of a combination of faculty lectures and student-led lecture and discussions. Students will present comprehensive background of the topic of discussion, followed by critical evaluation of scientific papers taken from recent primary literature. This course will provide students both with in-depth knowledge of selected topics in Neuroscience, and increased experience with reading, presenting and critically analyzing scientific literature. Lecture Hours: 1 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: The Graduate School Course Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.