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Associated Term: Fall 2014
Levels: Graduate Main Campus Campus Thesis (THES) Schedule Type Learning Objectives: This is a 3-unit research course, to be taken by graduate students in the Master of Science program; students should be enrolled in this course continuously while working on their M.S. thesis. Research projects will be in the areas of neuroscience and physiology. Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 1) writing and defending the thesis; 2) attending lab meetings and seminars; 3) meeting with members of the student’s committee; 4) presenting data at research symposia and scientific meetings; 5) experimental design and performance; and 6) discussing results and comparing them with those from the literature. It is expected that students will dedicate a minimum of 10 hours per week to the completion of this course and its requirements. Specific research projects and responsibilities will be assigned at the beginning of the semester for each student. Learning objectives and outcomes include: 1) demonstration of appropriate knowledge of research project, methods and significance; 2) ability to discuss and effectively represent the literature supporting the project; 3) presentation of project progress and findings in both oral and written format; and 4) perform quantitative and qualitative analyses of project data. Exams: Annual committee meetings; defense of thesis proposal; defense of thesis Grading: Letter grades for this course will be determined based primarily on student attendance and performance, and will be assigned as follows: 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D 59% or less F Drop date: To receive an automatic “W”, the last day to drop or withdraw from this class is October 31st. After this date, a “W” can only be assigned by the Dean of the College of Science, and is only granted under exceptional circumstances. Required Materials: Text: None. Technical Requirements: Instructor approval View Catalog Entry
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