PSYC 4180 Research Practicum in Behavioral Neuroscience

Name: Research Practicum in Behavioral Neuroscience
Rating: 4.34 (64 reviews)

This course will introduce students to research methods used in behavioral neuroscience. We will read and discuss a variety of methods that researchers use to determine the underlying brain circuitry and mechanisms of observable behaviors. Students will learn how to pose and test behavioral neuroscience research questions, conduct and write a literature review, analyze data, and write a research paper in APA style.

Course overview

Department: Psychology and Neuroscience
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Annually

Catalog details

Prerequisites: PSYC2285

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Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

4.34 / 5

Based on 64 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Kaitlyn Dorst
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.71/5
Caroline Reynolds
Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.09/5
Theodore Turesky
Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.33/5
Shveta Parekh
Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.62/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Kaitlyn Dorst · Stokes Hall 203S W 06:00PM-08:30PM · Offered