Apr 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NS 406 - Independent Research: Honors in Neuroscience Proposal


Eligible students will be active participants in a year-long intensive laboratory experience (NS-406 & NS-408) that involves conducting a literature review, generating a hypothesis(es), choosing and training on relevant methodology, writing an approved IRB/IACUC proposal (if applicable), collecting data, analyzing results, and writing a thesis paper, which also includes theoretical implications and conclusions.  Students will be required to present their work orally at the April college-wide symposium.

BI 320 Advanced Neurobiology or BI 335 Neuroscience may also be required for cellular neuroscience related projects.  PH 362 may be required for philosophy related projects.  Students should speak with a faculty mentor to inquire whether these additional

Credits: 2

Prerequisites/Restrictions: PS-274 and PS-216 or BI-205 and MA-120; permission of Program Director; Juniors and Seniors only.