This course prepares graduate students to create and deliver effective oral presentations of their research. We will focus particularly on longer-format presentations. Topics covered include clarity before semi-professional audiences, effective use of graphics and other supporting materials, and different methods of presenting complex data.

An exposure to the working techniques and interactions of the modern neuroscience laboratory.

Supervision in case assessment, evaluation, and intervention. Emphasizes issues involved in case management; types of issues and decisions that may affect the outcome of intervention; pragmatic issues in dealing with people referred as clients; consultation procedures with referral agencies; and liaisons with community agencies. Student performance is evaluated on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.

For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.