NEUROSCI 444S · also PSY 444S
Neuroscience Service Learning: Brain Connections
Minna Ng
Description from DukeHub
Learn major scientific discoveries and technological advances in psychology, biology, and neurology that shaped contemporary neuroscience and society. Discuss early and recent works ranging from popular media to scientific journals online and in-class. Improve written communication through self-reflection and weekly feedback from instructor and peers. Develop and assess neuroscience demonstrations in team environment for engaging local communities. Prerequisites: strong competency in foundational knowledge of neuroscience - successful completion of Neuroscience 101 and TWO of the following core courses: Neuroscience 201, 211, 212 or 223 (concurrent enrollment in 2nd core course acceptable).
Skills
AI-resilient: 2 of 5
- No: Physical, lab or field work
- Yes: Live work with people · "service learning"
- No: Judgment someone is accountable for
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- Yes: Small, in-person format · seminar, 18 seats per section
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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