Course Offerings

Winter 2025

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Introduction to Neuroscience

NEUR 120 - Stewart, Bob

An introduction to neuroscience emphasizing the molecular organization, chemistry, and physiology of the neuron; how neurons are organized into functional circuits; and how these functional circuits process information and control both normal and abnormal behavior.

Introduction to Neuroscience Workshop

NEUR 121 - Stewart, Bob

Training in the basic fundamental skills needed tor a career in the neurosciences. Prospective majors 1) learn fundamental oral presentation skills critically needed for a career in the biosciences; 2) learn to lead a discussion with an emphasis on critical analysis of primary research articles; 3) acquire a conceptual toolbox and theoretical understanding of current neuroscience techniques; 4) develop a digital portfolio of their academic work and research; and 5) learn about current neuroscience lab research opportunities at W&L.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - Blythe, Sarah

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - Brindle, Ryan

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - I'Anson, Helen

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - Toporikova, Natalia

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - Lee, Nikki

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - Blythe, Sarah

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - Brindle, Ryan

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - I'Anson, Helen

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - Toporikova, Natalia

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - Lee, Nikki

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research: Computational Cognition

NEUR 422R - Johnson, Dan

Directed research experience in a psychology member's laboratory. Students assume responsibility in one or more major components of the research program, such as: data collection, management, and analysis; coordination of research team activities and processes; and dissemination of research findings.

Honors Thesis

NEUR 493 - Watson, Fiona

Individual conference.

Fall 2024

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Directed Individual Study: Art Therapy in Dementia Care

NEUR 401J - Blythe, Sarah

This seminar involves independent reading and/or research. Students are expected to prepare a detailed research proposal based on their independent work.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - Toporikova, Natalia

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - Lee, Nikki

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - Brindle, Ryan

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - Blythe, Sarah

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - Watson, Fiona

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - Lanier, Leah

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Independent Research

NEUR 421 - I'Anson, Helen

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas. This course may be repeated for credit.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - Toporikova, Natalia

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - Lee, Nikki

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - Brindle, Ryan

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - Blythe, Sarah

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - Watson, Fiona

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - Lanier, Leah

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - Johnson, Dan

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Directed Individual Research

NEUR 422 - I'Anson, Helen

Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a neuroscience faculty member by prior mutual agreement. Consult with individual faculty for a description of current research areas.

Honors Thesis

NEUR 493 - Watson, Fiona

Individual conference.

Spring 2024

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Directed Independent Research: Neurohistology

NEUR 421U - Stewart, Bob