NROS210A

043676

Neuroscience students must master specific laboratory techniques and approaches to complete their degree (hands-on learning). Due to the highly interdisciplinary nature of the field, learning about a diverse range of methodologies through coursework is also necessary for student success (hands-off learning). Traditional neuroscience coursework stresses what is known about the nervous system with relatively little emphasis on the details of the methods used to obtain this knowledge, we designed a student-designed and -led discussion course to enable second-year neuroscience undergraduate students to overcome difficulties in hands-off learning by introducing a new approach to a course focused on methodology. The goal of the course is to introduce students to a broad range of modern techniques used in neuroscience research fostering an easy transition into the research environments of individual research labs. The course will use a \"flipped classroom approach\" and focus on understanding how information about brain and nervous system function can be determined by common experimental approaches and techniques, experimental approaches will be brought in the classroom by using JoVE's engaging video content and will span micro to macro scales, direct and indirect measures, invasive and noninvasive techniques. We will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various techniques, when specific methods are best to answer specific questions, and the ethical considerations that accompany all scientific research.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

019675