Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH FOR NEUROSCIENCE UNDERGRADUATES

Department: Neuroscience

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 4

Description: Independent research in Rice Neuroscience faculty laboratories (or other Texas Medical Center laboratories.) Students spend at least 3 hours per week in the laboratory for each semester hour of credit. If taken for 3 or more hours, counts as one required 300+ level lab course. Requires a proposal abstract, weekly reports, and a research paper (fall semester) or a proposal abstract, weekly reports, and a poster presentation (spring semesters). Students wishing to perform their research in an off-campus lab must submit a completed application to the NEUR 310 instructor at least 2 weeks prior to the start of classes and may not register for fewer than 3 credit hours. Students are strongly advised to secure research advisors and register for the class well in advance of the start of classes. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.