What is the time commitment required for this course?
This directed study course involves a student workload of a minimum of 45 hours work per credit (total workload for the entire semester). Some of this effort involves consultation with the faculty member who is directing the study and the remainder would be time spent by the student reading appropriate literature, and writing the summary report.

What is the source of information for writing the paper?
Most of the readings will be drawn from the primary research literature of neuroscience and related disciplines although some monographs and reviews may also be consulted.

How do students' grades depend on their writing performance?
This course will be graded pass/fail. The final grade will be based on successful completion of the review article.