NSCI 211 - Neuroscience Laboratory

Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester
Credits (Range): 2 hours
Attribute: 2NS
This laboratory exposes students to a variety of research techniques employed by neuroscientists: neuroanatomical procedures for staining and examining brain tissue; physiological procedures for recording the electrical activity of nerve cells; as well as commonly used techniques used to explore brain-behavior relationships (lesions, electrical and chemical stimulation). Some labs use computer simulations.
Enrollment Limit: 16
Instructor: K. Caldwell, S. Lempka
Consent of the Instructor Required? Yes, see below for information on obtaining consent.
Prerequisites & Notes
NOTE: Obtain consent by logging onto Blackboard.  Select Academic Departments Folder at right side of screen.  Select Neuroscience.  Click on “211 Consent” on left side of screen and complete form. Once you have submitted the form and if the instructor consents you into the course, you will be notified by email. You must then register in PRESTO.

Prerequisite: Previous or current enrollment in NSCI 201 or NSCI 204. Notes: P/NP grading. Neuroscience and Psychology majors given priority.