Preliminary thesis proposals are due by the end of the junior year. Students are also required to participate in the senior seminar in neuroscience as part of their thesis credit. Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. A detailed written paper is required at the end of each semester of work. Proposals for independent study must be approved by the faculty supervisor and the Program Chair prior to registration.
Students are limited to one independent study per semester.
Senior Thesis and Seminar in Neuroscience. Independent laboratory research in neuroscience under the supervision of a faculty member. All participants will also meet as a group at least once a month to discuss topics related to neuroscience and, most especially, their theses. Students register for Neuroscience 457 in the fall semester and for Neuroscience 458 in the winter semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for both Neuroscience 457 and 458.