Prerequisites: C- or better in BSCI330, BSCI331, 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 the BRAIN Initiative, the Human Brain Project, the Human Connectome Project, etc., in whole-brain imaging and mapping, high-density electrode recording, virtual reality, and optogenetics. Students will build on their knowledge of neuroscience and innovative neuro-technologies, engage in the discussion of challenges neuroscientists are tackling, and identify proposed solutions for reaching a practical and comprehensive understanding of the brain.