Students meet prior to the weekly seminar presentations to discuss relevant background material related to the up-coming seminar. These courses are offered as the need arises in order to cover special topic areas. Topic and organization are determined by the course director. This is a research apprenticeship in which students carry out supervised research in the laboratories of individual faculty members in order to gain experience in neuroscience research strategies and methodologies. Emphasis is placed on experimental design and specific technical applications depending on student interest.
Students undertake a guided reading program focusing on a particular area of research.
Students meet weekly with an advisor to discuss the material. Emphasis is on critical analysis and interpretation of scientific literature.