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Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Neuroscience is a college major that focuses on the study of the brain, nervous system, and how they affect behavior, thought, and bodily functions. Students explore topics such as brain anatomy, neural signaling, cognition, sensory systems, and neurological disorders. The major combines biology, psychology, chemistry, and even computer science to understand how the brain works on both a molecular and behavioral level. Through lab work and research, students gain hands-on experience studying brain function and neurological health. A degree in neuroscience prepares students for careers in medicine, research, mental health, biotechnology, or graduate studies in related fields.

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Getting Started:

Welcome to the Research Guide for Neuroscience. This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

  • 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
  • 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
  • 'Citing Resources' has information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
  • 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

  • Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

  • Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

  • Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.

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