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PSYC2101

Foundations of neuroscience I

Department of Psychology

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Mixed

PSYC2101 covers foundational neuroscience topics and is engaging under Professor Dorita, though grading can be harsh without curve. It's well-suited for students deeply interested in the subject or planning a major in neuroscience.

Grading

Grading is strict; A requires at least 90%. Some leniency may be given to top performers, but poor grades are difficult to recover from.

Workload

Moderate to heavy workload with weekly thought papers and an essay. Attendance is important for understanding the material.

Assessments

Graded on a mix of midterms, finals, essays, and thought papers. No mention of quizzes or attendance impact.

Teaching

Professor Dorita is engaging and passionate about the subject matter, though lectures can be dense with required reading.

Tips

Start early on assignments, especially the essay, and engage deeply with the material to achieve high grades. Communicate effectively with Justin for final paper topics.

engaging lecturesstrict gradingheavy workload

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