Course Overview

Students will read basic English papers in each area of ​​neuroscience, such as molecules/cells, systems, behavior/cognition, disability/clinical/support, and develop their comprehension, presentation, and debate skills. Doctoral course students participate as TFs who play the role in facilitating presentation guidance and discussions.

Learning Achievement

By the end of the year, each student will have to acquire the ability to critically evaluate previously published research, and to logically present and discuss it

Competence

研究情報収集・成果発信力、論理的思考力

Course prerequisites

ニューロサイエンス学位プログラム必修科目

Grading Philosophy

Grades are based on presentation, class participation and attendance.
60% participation in discussions, 20% presentation and 20% attendance

Course schedule

Each student will present a published article chosen by student (approved by the Professor and the TF). All the other students will then participate in the discussion

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Yamada Hiroshi,Pasqualotto Achille

Other information

One of the main shortcomings for many students (both graduate and undergraduate) in Japanese institutions (as witnessed by most professors) is the lack of student participation or involvement in class discussions. This also limits the ability of students to critically evaluate previous published research and to logically plan their own projects. The goal of this class is to actively engage students in discussions and instil in them the ability to participate in the scientific process

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university