9.41
Topics in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
Sonal Jhaveri
Schedule: TBD
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Prereq: One semester of a faculty-sponsored research project for credit and permission of instructor
Level: U 18 units Standard A - F Grading
Emphasizes research and scientific communication; instruction and practice in written and oral communication provided. Students use data gathered during their research to develop skills in scientific communication, with emphasis on research papers and proposals. Students make oral presentations on their research, including an individual poster presentation at the end of the course, and read and critique published research papers. The subject is taught over two consecutive terms; one term focuses on laboratory research and the other focuses on communication. Laboratory research must be completed first, but both components are available during Fall and Spring. Research component is also available during IAP.
You may do only the 12 units of supervised research during IAP and continue the 6 unit requirement of the CI-M spring semester.
Contact: Susan Lanza, 46-2005R, x3-0482, sdl@mit.edu
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9.911
Spec Top: Brain & Cog Sci
Responsible Conduct in Science
Matt Wilson
Mon Jan 28 thru Fri Feb 1, 02-04:30pm, 46-1015
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 15-Jan-2008
No listeners
Prereq: Limited to BCS Graduate Students
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
To provide instruction and dialogue 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, 46-5233, x3-2046, mwilson@mit.edu
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9.93
Independent Activities
Intorduction to MATLAB for Brain and Cognitive Sciences
James DiCarlo, Beau Cronin, Paymon Hosseini, Michelle Machon
Mon Jan 14 thru Fri Jan 18, 09:30am-01:30pm, 37-312
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 14-Dec-2007
Limited to 30 participants.
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.
This week-long intro to MATLAB will cover the basics of the MATLAB user interface and programming language. Through instructor presentations and daily problem sets you will learn about MATLAB syntax, general programming concepts such as functions, loops, and conditional statements, and how to analyze and visualize data in MATLAB. By no means is the class comprehensive; however we do hope that you will build skills and confidence with the programming enough to learn more on your own as necessary for other classes at MIT or lab work as a UROP.
Contact: Susan Lanza, 46-2005R, x3-0482, sdl@mit.edu
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9.94
Independent Activities
Introduction to MATLAB for Brain and Cognitive Sciences (Sect II)
James DiCarlo, Talia Konkle, Michelle Machon, Paymon Hosseini
Mon Jan 28 thru Fri Feb 1, 01-05:00pm, 37-312
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 15-Dec-2007
Limited to 30 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
For undergraduates taking Course 9 IAP subjects for credit. See IAP Guide for details. May be repeated for credit.
This week-long intro to MATLAB will cover the basics of the MATLAB user interface and programming language. Through instructor presentations and daily problem sets you will learn about MATLAB syntax, general programming concepts such as functions, loops, and conditional statements, and how to analyze and visualize data in MATLAB. By no means is the class comprehensive; however we do hope that you will build skills and confidence with the programming enough to learn more on your own as necessary for other classes at MIT or lab work as a UROP.
Contact: Susan Lanza, 46-2005R, x3-0482, sdl@mit.edu
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9.97
Independent Activities
Introduction to Neuroanatomy
Rutledge Ellis-Behnke
Mon Jan 28 thru Fri Feb 1, 11:30am-01:30pm, 46-3002
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 16-Dec-2007
Limited to 75 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
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 sdl@mit.edu between December 3rd and 21st. Do not email before December 3rd. 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: Susan Lanza, 46-2005R, x3-0482, sdl@mit.edu
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