9.911
Responsible Conduct in Science
Matt Wilson
Mon Jan 27 thru Fri Jan 31, 02-04:30pm, E25-117
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
No listeners
Prereq: Limited to BCS Graduate Students
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F
To provide instruction and dialog on practical ethical issues relating to the responsible conduct of human and animal research in the brain and cognitive sciences. Specific emphasis will be placed on topics relevant to young researchers including data handling, animal and human subjects, misconduct, mentoring, intellectual property, and publication. Preliminary assigned readings, initial faculty lecture followed by discussion groups of four to five students each. A short written summary of the discussions will be submitted at the end of each class.
Contact: Matt Wilson, E18-370, x3-2046, wilson@ai.mit.edu
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9.95
Independent Activities
Research Topics in Neuroscience
Peter Schiller
Mon-Fri, Jan 22-24, 27-30, 09:30-11:30am, E25-117
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F
For undergraduates taking Course 9 IAP subjects for credit. See IAP Guide for details. May be repeated for credit.
This series of research talks by members of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences introduces students to different approaches to the study of the brain and mind. Attendance at all sessions manadatory. There will be an exam on the 30th, required for credit.
January 22nd: Prof. Guosong Liu, "From Neurons to Neural Networks"
January 23rd: Prof. Earl Miller, "Prefrontal Cortex and the Neural Basis of Cognitive Control"
January 24th: Prof. Matthew Wilson, "Hippocampal Memory Formation and the Role of Sleep"
January 27th: Prof. Emilio Bizzi, "The Formation of Internal Modes for Learning Motor Skills"
January 28th: Prof. Peter Schiller, "Look and See: How the Brain Selects Objects and Directs the Eyes"
January 29th: Prof. Mriganka Sur, "How the Brain Wires Itself"
January 30th: Exam
Contact: Peter Schiller, E25-634C, x3-5754, phschill@mit.edu
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9.97
Independent Activities
Introduction to Neuroanatomy
Chris Moore
Fri Jan 17, Tue Jan 21, Wed Jan 22, Thu Jan 23, Fri Jan 24, 12-02:00pm, E25-111
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 13-Dec-2002
Limited to 75 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F
This subject will be an intensive introduction to neuroanatomy, involving lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratories, including a brain dissection. The course will not assume any prior knowledge of neuroanatomy, though some general knowledge of brain structures will be helpful. To register, email bcsugrad@psyche.mit.edu between December 2nd and 13th. Do not email before December 2nd. Include your name, ID#, year at MIT, and major. Year at MIT will be a determining factor in the lottery, with preference given to upperclass students.
Contact: Chris Moore, E25-436, x2-3526, cim@ai.mit.edu
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9.98
Independent Activities
Language and Mind
Edward Gibson
Mon-Fri, Jan 22-24, 27-29, 03-04:30pm, E25-111
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F
This course will address some fundamental points regarding human language: how language is represented in our minds; how language is acquired by children; how language is processed by adults; the relationship between language and thought; exploring how language is represented and processed using brain imaging methods; and computational modeling of human language acquisition and processing. This course is intended for undergraduates. No background in psychology or linguistics is required.
Contact: Edward Gibson, NE20-459, x3-8609, gibson@psyche.mit.edu
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