Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
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): Psychology 2220A/B and Psychology 2221A/B, if taken in 2013/14 or onward.
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 1002A/B and Psychology 1003A/B with a minimum mark of 60%, or Psychology 1000 with a minimum mark of 60%; either Biology 1001A or Biology 1201A with a minimum mark of 60%; and either Biology 1002B or Biology 1202B with a minimum mark of 60%.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial/laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Neuroscience 2000 with a minimum mark of 75% and registration in Year 3 of an Honours Specialization in Neuroscience.
Extra Information: 3 lecture and discussion hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Individual reading and research at an advanced level under faculty supervision. Students are responsible for arranging independent study credit with an individual faculty member of their choice.
Antirequisite(s): Psychology 3996F, Psychology 3997G.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third year of the Honours Specialization in Neuroscience, 80% average in the previous year, and permission of the Director of the Neuroscience Program.
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Individual reading and research at an advanced level under faculty supervision. Students are responsible for arranging independent study credit with an individual faculty member of their choice.
Antirequisite(s): Psychology 3996F, Psychology 3997G.
Prerequisite(s): Neuroscience 3996F/G, registration in third year of the Honours Specialization in Neuroscience, and permission of the Director of the Neuroscience Program.
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Neuroscience 3000F/G with a minimum mark of 75%; one of Biology 2244A/B; Statistical Sciences 2244A/B; or Psychology 2811A/B and Psychology 2812A/B, or the former Psychology 2810; Pharmacology 3620; Physiology 3140A; one of Medical Sciences 3991F, Communication Sciences and Disorders 3317A/B, Psychology 3996F or Psychology 3997G, or the former Medical Sciences 3900F/G/Z; and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization in Neuroscience.
Extra Information: Minimum 15 hours per week.
Course Weight: 1.50
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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): Psychology 2220A/B and Psychology 2221A/B, if taken in 2013/14 or onward.
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 1002A/B and Psychology 1003A/B with a minimum mark of 60%, or Psychology 1000 with a minimum mark of 60%; either Biology 1001A or Biology 1201A with a minimum mark of 60%; and either Biology 1002B or Biology 1202B with a minimum mark of 60%.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial/laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Neuroscience 2000 with a minimum mark of 75% and registration in Year 3 of an Honours Specialization in Neuroscience.
Extra Information: 3 lecture and discussion hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Individual reading and research at an advanced level under faculty supervision. Students are responsible for arranging independent study credit with an individual faculty member of their choice.
Antirequisite(s): Psychology 3996F, Psychology 3997G.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third year of the Honours Specialization in Neuroscience, 80% average in the previous year, and permission of the Director of the Neuroscience Program.
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Individual reading and research at an advanced level under faculty supervision. Students are responsible for arranging independent study credit with an individual faculty member of their choice.
Antirequisite(s): Psychology 3996F, Psychology 3997G.
Prerequisite(s): Neuroscience 3996F/G, registration in third year of the Honours Specialization in Neuroscience, and permission of the Director of the Neuroscience Program.
Extra Information: 2 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Neuroscience 3000F/G with a minimum mark of 75%; one of Biology 2244A/B; Statistical Sciences 2244A/B; or Psychology 2811A/B and Psychology 2812A/B, or the former Psychology 2810; Pharmacology 3620; Physiology 3140A; one of Medical Sciences 3991F, Communication Sciences and Disorders 3317A/B, Psychology 3996F or Psychology 3997G, or the former Medical Sciences 3900F/G/Z; and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization in Neuroscience.
Extra Information: Minimum 15 hours per week.