Applications and implications of neuroscience for society and the individual, with a focus on neuroplasticity and neuroeducation. Not for credit for students who have credit for, or are currently taking, NSCI_V 200. [3-0-0]
Introduction to the field of neuroscience in general, and the fields of cellular and molecular neuroscience in particular, with emphasis on neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology. [2-2-0] Prerequisite: One of: a) 2nd-year class standing or higher in the Neuroscience specialization, or b) 8 credits of CHEM_V 1st and 6 credits of BIOL_V 1st. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Emphasis on the relationship between behaviour or cognition and nervous system function. [2-2-0] Prerequisite: NSCI 200. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A focus on research design relevant to the neurosciences, with an emphasis on engagement with the scientific process, from question formulation to knowledge translation. [3-0-1] Prerequisite: NSCI_V 200 and one of STAT_V 200, STAT_V 201, BIOL_V 300, PSYC_V 218. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Laboratory techniques for investigating nervous system function, and for establishing relationships between nervous system function, behaviour, and cognition. Restricted to students in the Neuroscience specialization. [1-3-0] Prerequisite: NSCI_V 201. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Ethical issues associated with neuroscience, and the impact of neuroscience on society. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of NSCI_V 201, PSYC_V 304, PSYC_V 370, BIOL_V 371. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Conceptual frameworks, defining features, and neurobiological mechanisms of the diverse, injured, or diseased brain. [2-2-0] Prerequisite: One of NSCI_V 201, PSYC_V 304, PSYC_V 371, BIOL_V 372. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Foundations of computational neuroscience: neural modelling, simple neural networks, models of Hebbian learning, models of learning, clustering and classification. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of NSCI_V 201, PSYC_V 371, BIOL_V 371 and one of DSCI_V 100, CPSC_V 103, CPSC_V 110 and one of MATH_V 100, MATH_V 102, MATH_V 104, MATH_V 120, MATH_V 180, MATH_V 184.
Detailed coverage of neuroanatomy, with applications [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of NSCI_V 200, PSYC_V 371, BIOL_V 371. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Approved and supervised relevant work experience in an industrial, academic, or government setting for a minimum of 13 weeks, full-time. Normally taken in Summer Session after third year. Work term report required. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-op Program in Neuroscience. Prerequisite: Co-op workshops, and third-year standing in the neuroscience specialization. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Approved and supervised relevant work experience in an industrial, academic, or government setting for a minimum of 13 weeks, full-time. Normally taken in Term 1 of the 4th Year Winter Session. Work term report required. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-op Program in Neuroscience. Prerequisite: NSCI 398. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A capstone course to provide students with a rigorous neuroscience research experience under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Integrated support and feedback is provided by peers and faculty. [3-0-0; 3-0-0] Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the neuroscience specialization. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Practices to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in the neurosciences, and exploration of one's positionality through historical and present-day neuroscience. [3-0-0] Prerequisites: One of BIOL_V 372, NSCI_V 201, PSYC_V 301, PSYC_V 304, PSYC_V 371.
Directed investigation of a neuroscience research question requiring a report of the findings. Prerequisite: At least a 70% average in the preceding 30 credits, permission of the supervisor, and permission of the director of the neuroscience specialization. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Selected topics in Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience. May be taken more than once for credit with permission of the program. Prerequisite: Third-year standing in a Neuroscience specialization.
Selected topics in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. May be taken more than once for credit with permission of the program. Prerequisite: Third-year standing in a Neuroscience specialization.
Selected topics in a specific area within Neuroscience. May be taken more than once for credit with permission of the department. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third year standing in a Neuroscience specialization, and permission of an Advisor for the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience.
Approved and supervised relevant work experience in an industrial, academic, or government setting for a minimum of 13 weeks, full-time. Normally taken in Term 2 of the 4th Year Winter Session. Work term report required. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-op Program in Neuroscience. Prerequisite: NSCI 399. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Approved and supervised relevant work experience in an industrial, academic, or government setting for a minimum of 13 weeks, full-time. Normally taken in the Summer Session after 4th year. Work term report required. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-op Program in Neuroscience. Prerequisite: NSCI 498. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.