PIA (0501) 495 - Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Research Practicum I

Credits: 3.00

In this first semester of the two course practicum (0501-495 and 0501-496) students will learn about experimentation using human neuroimaging approaches. They will design and program a neuroscientific experiment for implementation during the second part of this practicum in the following semester.

Prerequisite 1: PIA 245 BIO 484 PIA 291
Students will gain knowledge about techniques used in the neurosciences to measure signals generated by the human brain. (Exam 1, Exam 2) gain knowledge about brain processes that give rise to the signals measured with different methods used in the field of neuroscience (e.g. MRI and electrophysiology) (Exam 1, Exam 2) gain knowledge about experimental design in research using neuroimaging and electrophysiology techniques, its challenges, limitations and misuse (Exam 3) gain practical experience in designing a simple fMRI experiment and the use of specialized software platform(s) to program stimulus delivery (participation).