学分研究选择

Although not required for the major, we strongly encourage all Neuroscience (NS) majors to engage in independent research as part of their learning experience within the NS课程. 我们提供 很多研究途径, and hope that you begin this process sooner rather than later! 

在这里，我们关注 for-credit research options during the academic year. Please note that you will need to talk to your professors in order to enroll in 这些研究课程.  Approach them well before registration period to ask if you can join their lab – spots are competitive and labs can fill quickly. A good time to ask a professor about joining their lab is after you've just done well in a course taught by that professor. 

Some faculty members will require that you complete the form below in order to enroll 在他们实验室的学分研究中.

Download the Special Permission for Independent Research in Neuroscience Form 在这里.

 

课程:

NS 275 - Introduction to Neuroscience Research (1-credit): this is often the entry-point in a professor's lab. It is a 1-credit research experience that varies quite a bit, depending upon the professor. 一般来说，会的 give you the opportunity to see what kind of research goes on in a professor's lab and how you could fit into that research program. 你可以用 不同的教授. It can often be beneficial to join a lab in this manner your 在火博体育读了一二年级.

Course description from the college catalog:  An introductory exploration of conducting research in neuroscience. 目的 of this learning experience is to provide students with an interactive research experience in the laboratory or field, in coordination with a faculty member. 学生可能会 exposed to, and participate in, several aspects of the research process, including planning, designing, and implementing the research, as well as in data analysis and 结果的解释. This experience will allow students at various stages of their careers to sample research questions/methodologies in particular subdisciplines of neuroscience, and will enhance the student's ability for more independent work. Prerequisites: completion of NS 101 and permission of instructor. 这门课可以 be repeated for credit up to five credits. 必须乘S/U吗.

NS 371- Research Experience in Neuroscience (1-, 2-, or 3-credit): this is the next step in terms of independent research, with 3 options in terms 时间承诺. These projects usually follow an NS275 introductory research experience, and tend to involve more ownership of an independent research project. 工作负载 at the 2- and 3-credit levels is more intense, with 3-4 hours/week of work expected 每学时. Progression from NS275 to NS371 is not assumed, so make sure to approach your professor before registration (during advising week or even earlier) to see if they would be willing to mentor an NS 371 experience for you.

Course description from the college catalog:  Directed study providing students with the opportunity for an intensive research experience in a particular laboratory or field setting. 重点在于更进一步 development of students' research skills within a particular area of neuroscience 调查. Each student will work with an individual faculty member on various aspects of the research process including the design and implementation of a research project, data analyses and interpretation, and scientific writing. 这一学期的经历 可以重复学分吗. Prerequisites:  NS 101 and agreement of a faculty member 充当导师. 必须乘S/U吗.

NS 375H/NS 376 – Senior Research Project I/II (4-credit each semester):  this is the most advanced and intensive form of independent research you can do 作为NS专业的学生.  It is what many students and faculty call a "senior thesis."  It is a two-semester experience, with NS375H occurring in the fall of senior year and NS376发生在春天.  Again, you will work closely with a faculty mentor 在一个密集的研究经验.  Only for the most motivated and organized students! Unlike NS275 and NS371, NS375H and NS376 are taken for letter grades that count towards 学生的GPA.

Course description of NS375 from the college catalog: NS375 is designed to be the first semester of a year-long research project ("thesis" experience"); following successful completion of NS 375, students should enroll in NS376的课程. Students will work with an individual faculty member to develop a major research project. This development will include the conceptualization of a topic, review of the scientific literature, the learning of any necessary research techniques, the execution of any preliminary research, and the submission of a research 向学院主管提出建议. Prerequisites: previous research experience (e.g, NS275, NS371, PS275, PS371, BI275, BI371, summer research, etc.)及同意 作为导师的教员. 不是S / U.