BIOL 475 - Research in Neurobiology

This course involves collaborative research with a faculty member on a current problem in neurobiology. Students participate in intensive reading of primary literature, journal-club style presentations, detailed experimental design and written and oral presentation of proposed research projects. The laboratory component focuses on acquiring independent research skills, gaining technical expertise and carrying out novel research. Students enrolled in this course should expect to do lab activities for at least 6 hours/week overall, which could be outside of the scheduled course hours.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 316 or BIOL 200 Offered occasionally. (4 Credits)