title: An innovative course in undergraduate neuroscience. Experiment in problem-based learning with 'problem boxes'.
abstract: A novel course in undergraduate neurosciences is described in this paper. The course features a 'problem-box' and use of an educational prescription, each designed to foster the continual development of problem solving and self-directed study skills. The use of a wide range of evaluation tools, stimulated patients, questionnaires, tutorial evaluations, and interviews indicated that it was successful in its attempt. The philosophy of the design of problem-boxes and the problem-solving approach are discussed.
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D003933:Diagnosis; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D007858:Learning; D009462:Neurology / Q000193:education*; D011340:Problem Solving; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods