NESC 4008

Topics in Neuroscience

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This is a seminar course that focuses on a significant theme or topic in the research literature in neuroscience. Topics vary from year to year. Consult the department for details about course content. SIGNATURE REQUIRED.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2025 syllabus by Lucia Caceres. Open the PDF

Grading

60%Research article presentations (4)Four opportunities per student; dates assigned
5%Info-FindDue Wednesdays at 5 pm before each journal club
5%Graphical abstractDue at end of class Jan 14
10%In-class participationIncludes five questions per article
10%Follow-up experimentDue Mar 25 at end of class
10%Take-home final examDue Apr 1 by 5:25 pm

Course rules

Missed work
Report illness or exceptional circumstances immediately and submit a signed absence declaration by email and Brightspace within three days.
Participation
No participation extensions; its weight transfers to the final exam.
Missed presentation
A missed presentation is postponed to the next available slot.
Due dates
Tell the instructor during the first week about religious holy days, court appearances, or scheduled surgeries.
Attendance
In-class assignments must be completed at scheduled class times.

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