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Neuroscience (M)
20003000F/G4000E
Neuroscience 2000 - Introduction to Neuroscience
A comprehensive introduction to the neurosciences. Topics include molecular properties of neurons; neural plasticity; development of the brain and nervous system; sensory, motor and integrative systems; neural mechanisms of behaviour and cognition, including memory, language, and consciousness. Molecular and genetic techniques, electrophysiological recording, and brain imaging methods will be examined.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 1000 or the former Psychology 1200 with a minimum mark of 60%; either Biology 1001A or 1201A with a minimum mark of 60%; and either Biology 1002B or 1202B with a minimum mark of 60%.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/discussion hours, 1.0 course
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Neuroscience 3000F/G - Current Topics in Neuroscience
Students will read and critique current neuroscience research from the experimental and clinical literature. Topics will range from cellular properties of neurons to cognitive neuroscience. Critical thinking, evaluation of data, research design, and the conduct of scientific inquiry will be emphasized along with the ethical implications of research in neuroscience.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Neuroscience 2000 with a minimum mark of 75% and registration in Year 3 of an Honors Specialization in Neuroscience.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture and discussion hours, 0.5 course.
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Neuroscience 4000E - Honors Thesis
An independent laboratory project in Neuroscience emphasizing experimental design, instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and communication of experimental results by oral, poster and written presentations. Topics covered in seminar time include animal and human research ethics and institutional approval of animal and human experimentation, laboratory safety, and scientific communication skills.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Neuroscience 3000F/G with a minimum mark of 75%; one of Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B or the former 2122A/B, or Psychology 2810; and registration in Year 4 of an Honors Specialization in Neuroscience.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: Minimum 15 hours per week, 1.5 course.
To be introduced effective September 2014.
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Academic Calendar 2012 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Neuroscience (M)
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