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NEUR-2554: Experimental Neuroscience

Description: Introduction to the conceptual framework of contemporary experimental methods and practices in neuroscience research. Exploration of experimental techniques including electrophysiology, advanced imaging, immunohistochemistry, transgenic animal models, and behavioral assays. Includes face-to-face interaction with various research faculty to explore research methods in practice and discuss current research and expertise.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: NEUR-2025 and NEUR-2035

Required By: NEUR-3554

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.76 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 68.40%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.69%

Zhuo Fu202388.9%11.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.861
Ian Kimbrough202056.4%41.0%2.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.562
Dylan K Mcdaniel202294.9%1.7%0.0%1.6%0.0%1.7%3.932

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Term050% W