Course Number(s):
9.123J, 20.203[J]
Instructor(s):
Dr. Maxine Jonas, Prof. Alan Jasanoff
School(s):
Semester:
- Spring 2018
Course Level:
- Graduate

Class Days/Times:
Tue 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Thu 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Location:
Prerequisite(s):
Permission of instructor
Course Website:
Course Description:
Offers a fast-paced introduction to numerous laboratory methods at the forefront of modern neurobiology. Comprises a sequence of modules focusing on neurotechnologies that are developed and used by MIT research groups. Each module consists of a background lecture and 1-2 days of firsthand laboratory experience. Topics typically include optical imaging, optogenetics, high throughput neurobiology, MRI/fMRI, advanced electrophysiology, viral and genetic tools, and connectomics.