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Capstone Projects - Neuroscience
Bates Department of Mathematics capstone projects including honors and standard theses published from 2011 to present are discoverable electronically on SCARAB.
Honor theses earlier than 2011 can be found in the catalog under the Author "Bates College (Lewiston, Me.). Department of Neuroscience."

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Highlighted Neuroscience Related Resources at Bates

The Design of Experiments in Neuroscience by Mary Harrington
Published: 2020
[You] may be thinking, "It sounds pretty cool to be a neuroscientist, but am I really able to think of my own experiments?" For many, [the] idea of a scientist is a creature totally unlike themselves. [This book addresses] this self-doubt by explaining the basics of how this whole enterprise works. [Revised from the author's introduction.]
Guide to Research Techniques in Neuroscience by Matt Carter; Jennifer C. Shieh
Published: 2015
This book offers an overview of mainstream research techniques, provides guidelines on how to choose one technique over another, offers tips on analyzing data, and provides a list of references for additional detailed study. This book can also assist in an understanding of published studies.
Encyclopedia of Neuroscience by Marc D. Binder; Nobutaka Hirokawa; Uwe Windhorst (Editors)
Published: 2008
This 5000-page masterwork is literally the last word on the topic and will be an essential resource for many. Unique in its breadth and detail, this encyclopedia offers a comprehensive and highly readable guide to a complex and fast-expanding field. The five-volume reference work gathers more than 10,000 entries, including in-depth essays by internationally known experts, and short keynotes explaining essential terms and phrases.
Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain by Mark F. Bear, Barry Connors, Michael A. Paradiso (Authors)
ISBN: 1284618749
Published: 2020
Acclaimed for its clear, friendly style, excellent illustrations, leading author team, and compelling theme of exploration, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, Fourth Edition takes a fresh, contemporary approach to the study of neuroscience, emphasizing the biological basis of behavior.
The Human Nervous System by Juergen K. Mai and George Paxinos (Editors)
ISBN: 9780123742360
Published: 2012
The subject matter of this volume is comprised of an overview emphasizing fundamental and core information about the neuroscience of the human nervous system. New data is presented on recent advances in molecular neurobiology, development and aging of the nervous system, cranial nerves, and plasticity and the nervous system.
The Senses : A Comprehensive Reference by Allan I. Basbaum (Editor-In-Chief)
Published: 2007
Under the guidance of a distinguished team of international experts, 6 volumes collected 300 articles from all the top scientists laying out our current knowledge on the anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology of sensory organs. Topics covered include the perception, psychophysics, and higher order processing of sensory information, as well as disorders and new diagnostic and treatment methods. Written for a wide audience, this reference work provides a comprehensive overview of the function of sense organs, sensory systems, and how the brain processes sensory input.
The Cognitive Neurosciences by Michael S. Gazzaniga and Michael S. Gazzaniga and George R. Mangun (Editors)
Published: 2014
he fifth edition of The Cognitive Neurosciences continues to chart new directions in the study of the biological underpinnings of complex cognition--the relationship between the structural and physiological mechanisms of the nervous system and the psychological reality of the mind. It offers entirely new material, reflecting recent advances in the field.

Research Ethics Resources at Ladd Library:

Ethics in Research with Human Participants by Bruce D. Sales; Susan Folkman (Editors)
Published: 2000
In addition to laying the moral foundations of research with human participants, the examples and analyses in this work help to guide researchers in identifying conflicts of interest and solving ethical dilemmas, planning research, recruiting participants and maintaining trust.

Research Ethics Resources on the Web

The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research
An important historical document in the field of medical ethics; created on April 18, 1979.
Ethics Resources from the American Psychology Association
A wealth of ethics resources from the APA including links to the 2003 Ethics Code as it applies to psychologists' activities that are part of their scientific, educational, or professional roles. The site also contains information regarding Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Nonhuman Animals in Research.
Ethics in Clinical Trials
A collection of links from the National Library of Medicine. This content is targeted to participants (or potential participants) in clinical trials.
The Hastings Center
The Hastings Center is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit bioethics research institute founded in 1969. The Center's mission is to address fundamental ethical issues in the areas of health, medicine, and the environment as they affect individuals, communities, and societies.
Issue considered at the Hastings Center include: Animal Research Ethics, Children & Psychiatric Medications, Clinical Trials and Human Subject Research, Conflicts of Interest in Research, End of Life, Enhancement, Genetic Testing & Screening, Health Care Reform & Policy, Medical Error & Malpractice Reform, Nature, Organ Transplantation, Pandemic Planning, Quality Improvement, Reproduction & Technology, Stem Cells, and Synthetic Biology.
Ethics in Medicine: University of Washington School of Medicine
Provides a definition of informed consent as well as information regarding ethical issues involving: Advance Care Planning, Advance Directives, Breaking Bad News, Clinical Ethics and Law, Complementary Medicine, Confidentiality, Cross-Cultural Issues and Diverse Beliefs in Pediatrics, Difficult Patient Encounters, Do Not Resuscitate Orders during Anesthesia and Urgent Procedures, End-of-Life Issues, Ethics Committees and Consultation, Futility, HIV and AIDS, Informed Consent, Interdisciplinary Team Issues, Maternal / Fetal Conflict, Mistakes, Neonatal ICU Issues, Parental Decision Making, Physician-Aid-in-Dying,
Public Health Ethics, Research Ethics, Resource Allocation, Spirituality and Medicine, Student Issues, Termination of Life-Sustaining Treatment, Truth-telling and Withholding Information.
Power, Ethics, and the IRB: Dissonance Over Human Participant Review of Participatory Research
This article addresses how application of the conventional IRB framework in reviewing the ethics of participatory inquiry can itself harm human participants in such projects
by limiting the participants' field of choice.