Neuroscience M.S.

1. Upon completion of the program, students should be able to recall foundational information that comprises major neuroscientific subdisciplines of cellular/molecular, systems, computational/quantitative neuroscience, and neuroanatomy.

 

2. Upon completion of the program, students should be able to explain how experimental approaches and analytical methodologies are used to investigate or model structure and function of the nervous system.

 

3. Upon completion of the program, students should be able to use integrated knowledge about neuroscience and experimental and analytical neuroscientific methods to interpret and design research studies that address questions about the nervous system.

 

4. Upon completion of the program, students should be able to critically interpret and appraise neuroscience research presented in primary literature and research seminars.

 

5. Upon completion of the program, students should be able to create and effectively communicate neuroscience concepts and research findings through original scientific writing, oral presentations, and through visual formats including posters and figures.