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Fall 2024▲
See complete information about these courses in the course offerings database. For more information about a specific course, including course type, schedule and location, click on its title.
Directed Individual Study: Art Therapy in Dementia Care
NEUR 401J - Blythe, Sarah N.
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, Nicole (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 C.
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 N.
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 L.
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 S.
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, Nicole (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 C.
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 N.
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 L.
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 S.
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 R.
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 L.
Individual conference.
Spring 2024▲
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Directed Independent Research: Neurohistology
NEUR 421U - Stewart, Robert E. (Bob)
Winter 2024▲
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Introduction to Neuroscience
NEUR 120 - Stewart, Robert E. (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 - Blythe, Sarah N.
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.
First Year Seminar: A Beginner's Guide to the Brain
NEUR 180 - Blythe, Sarah N.
In this class, students will be taught how to read and interpret scientific journal articles and how to identify and evaluate experimental hypotheses. Students will be introduced to experimental design, as well as data analysis and interpretation. The class will begin with an overview of scientific literature on the selected topic followed by presentation and discussion of scientific articles. Along with a broad introduction to neuroscience research methods, the students will further develop their critical thinking, analysis, and scientific communication skills. Content and scope will vary by instructor. The course will be both discussion-based and writing intensive.
Directed Individual Research: Snacking and Obesity
NEUR 421B - 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: Sleep Science
NEUR 421J - Brindle, Ryan C.
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: Analysis of Neural Data
NEUR 421K - 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 Individual Research: Neurobiology of Obesity
NEUR 421M - Blythe, Sarah N.
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: Computational Cognition
NEUR 421P - Johnson, Dan R.
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: Neuroscience Education
NEUR 421Q - Watson, Fiona L.
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: Pesticide Toxicity and Neural Development
NEUR 421R - Watson, Fiona L.
Directed Independent Research: Sensory Neurobiology
NEUR 421S - Stewart, Robert E. (Bob)
Directed Independent Research: Pesticide and Gut Microbiome
NEUR 421T - Lanier, Leah S.
Directed Individual Research: Snacking and Obesity
NEUR 422B - 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. May be carried out during the summer.
Directed Individual Research: Sleep Science
NEUR 422L - Brindle, Ryan C.
Directed Individual Research: Axon Regeneration
NEUR 422O - Watson, Fiona L.
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.
Direct Research: Analysis of Circadian Activity
NEUR 422P - 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.
Honors Thesis
NEUR 493 - Watson, Fiona L.
Individual conference.