Prerequisites: C- or better in BSCI330 or NEUR200. (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). Acceptable toward Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: GENB and PHNB. Credit only granted for BSCI339P or BSCI356.

Overview of the current state of brain research, with a focus on the ideas behind and advances made through large-scale projects, such as t BRAIN Initiative, the Human Brain Project, the Human Connectome Project, etc., in whole-brain imaging and mapping, high-density multisite electrode recording, virtual reality, and optogenetics. Students will build on their knowledge of neuroscience and innovative neurotechnologies, engage in the discussion of challenges neuroscientists are tackling, and identify proposed solutions for reaching a practical and comprehensive understanding of the brain.