10% Weekly (brief) written assessments of the 2 research papers as well as class participation.
15% Oral presentations
15% Term paper of a topic different from the oral presentation or the student`s thesis topic
20% Midterm test
40% Final exam on the content of Professors` lectures and the related issues discussed. This gives the students a chance to `stand back` and assess the role of neuroscience in shaping society. It also demonstrates how well they put their thoughts to paper. Previous exams are posted on Exam Bank.
- 844 students: Depending on class numbers we hope that graduate students will be able to present on their own. All essay questions on the final exam are mandatory, whereas undergrads have some choice.