NSCI3001W
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NSCI 3001W - Neuroscience and Society (4 Cr.) Civic Life and Ethics, Writing Intensive
Course description
Ethical implications. Readings, personal reflections, class discussions, debates, and formal writing. Development of logical arguments, writing skills, oral presentation skills, and teamwork. Students present/argue both their own personal views and those of others. What it is like to have altered mentation, i.e. a brain disease or disability. Readings/multimedia reports from primary neuroscience literature as well as philosophy, policy, and law literature and popular media.
Minimum credits
4
Maximum credits
4
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Lecture
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
Civic Life and Ethics
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
Yes
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring