Description

Students engage in a unique opportunity to study NBB in Paris; the faculty and students on the program will connect the rich history of French neurology with contemporary neuroscience research. Students will couple in-class discussions with a variety of extracurricular outings to locations that illustrate France's role in early Neurology (e.g. Hopital de la Salpetriere) and its current research interests (e.g. Institut Curie or La Cite des Sciences). In addition, students will have access to the food, culture and art of Paris, including visits to Versailles and Giverny and museum passes for the Parisian museums as a part of the program.

Gain a historical perspective on modern Neuroscience by learning about the early French pioneers in the field and the places they worked. Students engage in a unique opportunity to study NBB in Paris; the faculty and students on the program will connect the rich history of French neurology with contemporary neuroscience research. Students will couple in-class discussions with a variety of extracurricular outings to locations that illustrate France's role in early Neurology (e.g. Hopital de la Salpetriere) and its current research interests (e.g. Institut Curie or La Cite des Sciences). In addition, students will have access to the food, culture and art of Paris, including visits to Versailles and Giverny and museum passes for the Parisian museums as a part of the program.

Highlights

Courses: All program participants take two courses for a total of eight Emory credit hours. All classes are taught by Emory faculty. NBB majors fulfill a core major requirement on this program and Biology majors fulfill a major elective on this program. Required readings will be given to students prior to arrival in Paris to expedite classroom preparation. Classroom instruction will be conducted three hours a day for four days as week (Monday-Thursday) at the Accent facility in Paris, with excursions planned for some afternoons and Fridays.

NBB 401S: Topics in Neuroscience and Behavior

Prerequisites (3): BIOL 141 & 142, CHEM 141 & 142, NBB201 or NBB301 or approved upper-level biology course
**Note: This offering of NBB401 has been approved as a BIOL elective for BIOL Majors, but it does NOT fulfill the College GER writing requirement.

Description: The course will focus on current French neuroscience by examining "primary literature" published by French neuroscientists. Students will examine data put forth by French investigators and discuss the findings from different perspectives that reflect levels of neuroscientific inquiry. The topics can vary, but a selection of classes will be devoted to special topics especially suited to study in Paris, such as sensory perception or the impact of nationalized healthcare on basic scientific research.

NBB 370: CSI: PARIS by

Prerequisites(3): BIOL 141 & 142, CHEM 141 & 142, NBB201 or NBB301 or approved upper-level NBB course.

Description: Want to learn about evidence based detective work and physical examination to solve the most difficult of neurological cases in 19th century Paris? Tune in to CSI: Paris where Jean-Martin Charcot's Salpetriere Investigations and lectures provided the foundation for the development of modern clinical neurology in France and the rest of Europe.

How did the pioneering work of the "French School" in the nineteenth century help define neurological disorders and lead to our present understanding of pathophysiology and clinical best practices? How 21st century molecular neurobiology providing hope for new treatments to the neurological disorders seen in Charcot's clinics over one hundred years ago? In this course we will examine Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Narcolepsy from both Charcot and colleagues' perspective and our current understanding.

Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA; good academic standing; at least 18 years of age; completion of a full year of college; and currently enrolled in a college/university. Please note: NO French Language Proficiency is Required.

Application Deadlines: The deadline for receipt of applications is March 1. CIPA encourages students to submit their applications as early as possible because some programs fill up by the end of January.

Acceptance Process: This program has a First Priority Deadline of February 1. Students who complete applications by February 1 will be notified with results within two weeks. Applicants who complete their applications between February 1 and March 1 Final Deadline will be notified with results within two weeks after March 1.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Biology (general)
• Neuroscience And Behavior

Cost in US$:

Please inquire for the program cost for Summer.

Program Fees Include:

Includes academic fee for eight credit hours, cultural activities and excursions, insurance, room, and two meals per day. Students should contact the summer study abroad coordinator for details.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Emory University Employee Courtesy Scholarships may be applied to the academic fee portion of the summer study abroad program's cost. For more information, please contact us for Summer Study Abroad Scholarships. Students on this program may be eligible to apply for the following scholarship: CIPA Study Abroad Grant (Summer).

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Other

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Emory University: Center for International Programs Abroad's Mission Statement

The Center for International Programs Abroad is dedicated to fulfilling Emory College's commitment to internationalization through study abroad. In collaboration with Emory faculty, CIPA develops, promotes, and administers programming for undergraduate students that encourages both intellectual and personal growth through challenging scholarship and cultural immersion. Its services support students and faculty before, during, and after the study abroad experience in order to ensure that study abroad is an essential part of an Emory College education.