Feasibility and  Utility of a Virtual Reality Laboratory Exercise in an Undergraduate Neuroscience Course

Alleyne P.R. Broomell, Mykenzi Allison, and Gillian (Jill) D. Ellern

https://doi.org/10.59390/ZYCY4696

ABSTRACT

To improve undergraduate students’ understanding of neuroanatomy and structure, we leveraged existing virtual reality infrastructure to create a novel dissection assignment in an undergraduate neuroscience course.  Students completed a virtual reality dissection of the central nervous system that augmented status quo instruction in lecture and textbook format.  We found that such an assignment is feasible at a regional comprehensive university with intrauniversity partnerships that are mutually beneficial.  Results showed positive engagement from students and feasibility of incorporating virtual reality in undergraduate neuroscience courses.