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NEUR-3554: Neuroscience Research and Practical Experience

Description: Integration of the interdisciplinary fields of neuroscience: includes the conceptual frameworks and theories of neuroscience spanning molecules to behavior, the methods available to study nervous system structure and function from molecules to behavior, theoretical and practical issues of linking these lower-levels structures and processes to higher-level neurological and psychological functions, and the latest applications and technologies for translating neuroscience into more effective interventions and treatments. Practical experience includes literature review research and writing, data analysis and interpretation, written and oral presentation, and site-specific training.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: NEUR-2026 and NEUR-2554

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 8

Average GPA: 3.72 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 65.98%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Jennifer Rainville202488.3%8.3%3.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.853
Robyn A Umans201650.0%45.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.441
Kristin F Phillips201786.9%8.6%4.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.831
Ian Kimbrough202173.2%23.5%2.2%1.1%0.0%0.0%3.643

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