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Winter 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.
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 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.
Fall 2023▲
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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 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: Optic Nerve Regeneration
NEUR 421I - 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 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: Gustatory Development
NEUR 421N - Stewart, Robert E. (Bob)
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: Addiction
NEUR 421O - Jenney, Christopher B.
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: 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: Analysis of Neural Data
NEUR 422C - 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. May be carried out during the summer.
Directed Individual Research: Optic Nerve Regeneration
NEUR 422I - 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: Sleep Science
NEUR 422L - Brindle, Ryan C.
Directed Individual Research: Neurobiology of Obesity
NEUR 422M - 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: Gustatory Development
NEUR 422N - Stewart, Robert E. (Bob)
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 Proposal
NEUR 442 - Watson, Fiona L.
Writing a proposal for honors thesis research, including a clear statement of the problem being studied, a literature review, and a feasible, detailed plan for the research.
Spring 2023▲
We do not offer any courses this term.