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.

Credits: 2

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

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 prerequisites are needed.