26:546:509Statistics in Neuroscience (3) Offered by the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience, this is a one-semester core course. In addition to the required course, an advanced 3-credit course will be offered.
26:546:565Foundations of Neuroscience I (4) This core course integrates current molecular, behavioral, cognitive, and clinical neuroscience with the UMDNJ core course. It is taken in the first two semesters.
26:546:627Colloquium in Neuroscience I (1) A mandatory seminar that is offered during the first and second years of a student's program. It includes student presentations and provides analyses of current research by visiting guests and seminar presenters. The seminars alternate between campuses, with a joint seminar in April featuring multiple speakers. Offered during the first two years of a student's program, this course is also open to more advanced students. Eight seminars are offered per year plus the joint seminar. A student receives 1 credit for each semester taken, for a total of 2 credits.
26:546:705Methods in Neuroscience (2) This is designed as a roving course, and students move among all faculty laboratories to observe research methodologies. Students write a research paper. The class is coordinated with graduate student rounds.
Electives
A minimum of three courses carrying at least 2 credits each is required for the doctoral degree.
Rotation (optional)
Second Semester
26:485:520UMDNJ Core Course: Molecular and Cellular Biology (3)This graduate course focuses on basic sciences and general principles.
26:546:566Foundations of Neuroscience II (4)Continuation of the first semester.
26:546:628Colloquium in Neuroscience II (1)Continuation of the first semester.
26:546:651Critical Thinking in Neuroscience (2) Intensive presentation, discussion, and written critiques on important neuroscience research papers.
Electives
A minimum of three courses carrying at least 2 credits each is required for the doctoral degree.
