This course introduces students to fondational and modern neuroscience research techniques through laboratory investigations. Neuroscience is explored at the molecular, systems, and behavioral level. Topics covered include neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, biopotentials, development, histology, and microscopy. An emphasis is placed on structure-function relationships, experimental design, and application of techniques in research.

This course provides opportunities for first and second year students who have not yet declared a major to engage in supervised research activities.

This course introduces students to foundational and modern neuroscience research techniques through laboratory investigations. Neuroscience is explored at the molecular, systems, and behavioral level. Topics covered include neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, biopotentials, development, histology, and microscopy. An emphasis is placed on structure-function relationships, experimental design, and application of techniques in research.

This course explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying a variety of neurological disorders, such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer's Disease, and more. Research and treatment of these disorders is addressed in historical and current contexts. This course uses primary-literature discussions to develop skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data, with additional emphasis on practical scientific writing and oral communication skills.

This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of neuroscience.

An original experimental project is undertaken in which each student is responsible for the design and operation of the experiment under the direction of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. Prerequisite: Major in Neuroscience.

NESC8000 and NESC8001 provides a foundation in the basic principles of how nervous systems functions from the cellular to the cognitive level, and how this goes wrong in disease. This foundation will prepare you for comprehending the broader neuroscience literature, improving your ability to critically evaluate scientific hypotheses, methods, and results. Both courses must be taken to receive credit.

This course will introduce students to fundamental principles that guide epilepsy research today. Topics range from understanding how human seizures are classified to how animal models can inform our mechanistic understanding of epilepsy. The course includes formal lectures by clinical and basic science faculty, as well as student presentations.

For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.

For doctoral research, under the supervision of a dissertation director.