Question: Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

Careers in Neuroscience: Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 1 in the text and review the required websites for the week including the NeuroJobs Career Center.

In your initial post, discuss a potential career path that interests you in an area of neuroscience and share your answers to the following questions with your classmates:

1. Why does this career path or position interest you?

2. What brain functions and neuroscience most interest you and why? Select one or more from the following list:

• Neurobiological theories that explain dysfunctions in vision, language, memory, emotion, and behavior networks

• Receptor and neurotransmitter theory in relation to behavior

• Laboratory studies of brain chemicals or structural abnormalities

• Disorders of language or visuospatial functioning

• Disorders of memory

• Disorders of development (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)

• Disorders of aging (e.g., Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia)

3. What academic training is required?

4. Are there additional requirements (clinical practicum, research background)?

5. What types of employment opportunities are available in this area?