The Mac lab hours are posted on the door. A handout describing the programs is available in the Computer Lab. You are strongly encouraged to make use of this facility. You are asked to read two primary scientific papers during the term. You should be reading experimental papers written by those who performed the work rather than reviews.
Papers can be on any neurobiologically-relevant topic from any primary journal.
My suggestion is to choose a paper from a recent Nature or Science. These are usually short, interesting, and topical. Most issues have at least one neurobiology paper. Other journals can also be used. Because you might inadvertently choose a paper that is too difficult, check with me first before you get too far into it.