NEUROSCIENCE & PUBLIC POLICY SEMINAR

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: BIOCORE 485 , ZOOLOGY/PSYCH 523 , PSYCH/NEURODPT/NTP 611 , or declared in Neuroscience graduate program Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate knowledge from multiple sources and reflect on how science informs policies and society, and how policies impact the conduct of science Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Demonstrate ability to consider multiple viewpoints on complex topics and engage in respectful and enriching discussion Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Summarize content knowledge on current topics in policy, law, and neuroscience Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Develop critical thinking skills to identify and dissect societal issues that are informed by science and reflect on potential solutions and next steps Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Demonstrate knowledge of career paths at the intersection of science and policy (e.g. academic, non-profit, industry, government) Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Demonstrate ability to lead an inclusive discussion on topics at the intersection of science and policy Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate knowledge from multiple sources and reflect on how science informs policies and society, and how policies impact the conduct of science Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Demonstrate ability to consider multiple viewpoints on complex topics and engage in respectful and enriching discussion Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Summarize content knowledge on current topics in policy, law, and neuroscience Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Develop critical thinking skills to identify and dissect societal issues that are informed by science and reflect on potential solutions and next steps Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Demonstrate knowledge of career paths at the intersection of science and policy (e.g. academic, non-profit, industry, government) Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Demonstrate ability to lead an inclusive discussion on topics at the intersection of science and policy Audience: Graduate