此课程包含许多培养学生神经科学研究基本操作技巧所设计的实验。包括许多堂有关解剖、摘除、神经生理学、和运用计算机模拟的技巧，以及如何利用这些技巧研究脑部功能。每堂课都包含了提供学生背景知识的一个简短的小考和研读资料，资料的延伸讲解，以及实作实验。实验要写实验报告。此堂课将训练学生科学报告写作及口头报告的技巧，课堂上的回馈则是用以增进写作及演讲能力。作业包括两个小的实验报告、一个主要的实验报告与校定稿、和口头报告。

Consists of a series of hands-on laboratories designed to give students experience with common techniques for conducting neuroscience research. Included are sessions on anatomical, ablation, neurophysiological, and computer modeling techniques, and ways these techniques are used to study brain function. Each session consists of a brief quiz on assigned readings that provide background to the lab, a lecture that expands on the readings, and that week's laboratory. Lab reports required. Students receive training in the art of scientific writing and oral presentation with feedback designed to improve writing and speaking skills. Assignments include two smaller lab reports, one major lab report with revision, and an oral report.