Informal discussion and student reports on subjects of current interest based on an intensive study of the literature. Topics and prerequisites vary. Not for Biology major or minor credit unless two sections of BI 581/582 are taken. Two topics are offered Fall 2020. Section B1: Grant Writing. Seminar course in preparing a research grant proposal. Section H1: Neurobiology of Brain Disorders. Review recent topics and readings in the field of neurodegeneration.