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Biological Sciences

  • The course will be organized around a number of magazine/journal articles, talks and videos from the field of neuroscience.  The course is designed to give students exposure to relevant topics in the field of neuroscience/neurology including addiction, traumatic brain injury, neurological disease, etc. The course will be composed of discussion, group work, in-class activities/assignments, and a small amount of lecture.  The course is aimed at honors students with an interest in the brain, but with no prior knowledge of neuroscience. Both science and non-science majors are welcome
  • Semester Offered: Fall
  • Credits: 3
  • Course URL: Canvas

Prerequisites

None

Course Description

The course will be organized around a number of magazine/journal articles, talks and videos from the field of neuroscience.  The course is designed to give students exposure to relevant topics in the field of neuroscience/neurology including addiction, traumatic brain injury, neurological disease, etc. The course will be composed of discussion, group work, in-class activities/assignments, and a small amount of lecture.  The course is aimed at honors students with an interest in the brain, but with no prior knowledge of neuroscience. Both science and non-science majors are welcome

Course Satisfies Departmental Learning Goal(s)

 I. To acquire the appropriate factual and conceptual knowledge that provides students with a foundation to further their education and career in the areas of life science or health science.  Students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge (ex. identify, define, explain...) of the concepts, practices and principles that comprise the biological sciences.

II. To develop data analysis and statistical reasoning skills that prepares students for a society increasing reliant on the use of data and information. Students will be able to interpret/evaluate patterns in data presented in tables, figures, and graphs as well as be able to organize, summarize and present data.

III. To develop the ability to use scientific reasoning as embodied by the structured process commonly known as the scientific method to empower students with the ability to generate and refine knowledge. Students will be able to evaluate and apply the practice of science.

IV. To develop critical thinking and problems solving skills appropriate to prepare students to evaluate, synthesize and generate knowledge that provides them with a competitive advantage to adapt to an evolving, global, and knowledge based society.  Students will be able to demonstrate application of higher order thinking (ex. classify, diagnosis, evaluate, synthesize, hypothesize...).  Students will develop an understanding of not only the connections within biology but also the connections between biology and other scientific disciplines.

Course URL

Canvas

Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy

  • 50%- Reading responses/Article Assignments/Quizzes
  • 20%- In-class Activities/Assignments/Discussion Participation
  • 30% - Final Project (Group)

Course Materials

Canvas

Course Syllabus

Fall Syllabus 2023 (Fall 2024 will be updated soon)

Course Closed?

If this course is closed, please use the following link to add your name to the wait list: Wait List Sign Up  .  If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Life Sciences - Office of Undergraduate Instruction at 848-445-2075, or visit our office at Nelson Biological Laboratories, B112,Busch Campus.

Faculty

Dr. Tara Cominski

** All information is subject to change at the discretion of the course coordinator.

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