Professor: Alberini, Lipscombe and Fallon Course format: Lecture w/section Number of respondents: 65 Total Enrollment: 84 Class Composition: Froshs: 19 Sophs: 40 Jrs: 12 Srs: 6 Concs: 46 Non-Concs: 6 Don't Know: 5

Instructor Average: 1.78 Course Average: 1.80

If you are considering concentrating in neuroscience, Neuro 102 is both a requirement and a stimulating course which delves into the molecular basis of neurobiology. Prerequisite courses include Neuro 1 and Bio 20.

The main professor of the course, Professor Alberini, was generally received with positive responses. Many commented on her sensitivity to the varying paces of the students, and her clarity and openness to questions were also much appreciated. Unfortunately, some respondents had some difficulty understanding her, due to her Italian accent. Then again, others commented that they liked the accent and grew used to it after a while. In addition, the other professors (Lipscombe and Fallon) received warm reviews.

The course workload included readings from the text and from scientific papers. There were three exams that were entirely multiple choice and non-cumulative. Students spent anywhere from three to six hours per week on the course but numerous respondents commented that they should have worked harder in retrospect. Some also thought that their grades rested on too little.

Overall, students valued the course immensely, finding it interesting and were pleased in fulfilling a required neuro course. Most respondents felt the course was not only fascinating, but useful. They also appreciated the variety of professors. The instructors observed Reading Period.

So if you are looking for another great course after Neuro 1, take Neuro 102. You're sure to enjoy the readings and the professors alike.

View BN/0102 in the Brown Online Course Announcement.