Readings from the original literature will be assigned throughout the course. In addition, several papers will be designated for in-class discussion. There will be one paper. This paper will emphasize knowledge of basic principles of developmental neurobiology, experimental design and interpretation, and problem solving. Grades will be computed as follows.
Students have the option of skipping one of the hourly exams or the paper.
All exams must be taken as scheduled except in cases of illness or other dire emergencies. Do not even ask. Absence due to illness will be excused with a memo from Student Health. Absence due to dire emergencies will be excused with a memo from a dean. Academic Press, 1999.