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Program Requirements
The Minor is composed of 24 credits, 18 of which must be selected from two of the five topic areas listed below. Twelve credits of the 18 must be at the 400- or 500-level and from two different departments. A maximum of 6 credits can be counted both for the student's primary program and for the Minor Neuroscience, where appropriate.
All course selections for the Minor Neuroscience must be approved by an adviser. Contact Ms. Wendy Brett at wendy.brett [at] mcgill.ca.
Complementary Courses (24 credits)
6 credits selected from:
*Students may select one of NSCI 201 or BIOL 306 or PHGY 311.
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ANAT 321 Circuitry of the Human Brain (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : This course explores the functional organization of the human brain and spinal cord. The course focuses on how neuronal systems are designed to subserve specific motor, sensory, and cognitive operations.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Brawer, James; David, Samuel (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 hour lectures, 2 hours laboratory/tutorial
- Prerequisite: at least one 3-credit university level course in biology or psychology
- Restriction: Open to U3 students only, except for P&OT students.
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BIOL 306 Neural Basis of Behaviour (3 credits) *
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Neural mechanisms of animal behaviour; neuroethology; cellular neurophysiology, integrative networks within nervous systems; neural control of movement; processing of sensory information.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Pollack, Gerald; Dent, Joseph Alan (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: ANAT 212/BIOC 212 or BIOL 201 and PHYS 102 or PHYS 142 or CEGEP Physics.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PSYC 308.
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NEUR 310 Cellular Neurobiology (3 credits)
Overview
Neurology and Neurosurgery : A survey of the functional organization of nerve cells, signalling in the nervous system, and principles of neural development. Topics include cell polarity, neurotransmitters, neurotrophins, receptors and second messengers, cell lineage, guidance of axon outgrowth, and nerve regeneration. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of neurons at the molecular level.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Cloutier, Jean-Francois; Ragsdale, David S; Ruthazer, Edward (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures each week
- Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 201, or PHGY 209, or PHGY 210; and one of ANAT 321, ANAT 322, BIOL 306, PHGY 311.
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NSCI 201 Introduction to Neuroscience 2 (3 credits) *
Overview
Neuroscience : An introduction to how the nervous system acquires and integrates information and uses it to produce behaviour.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Balaban, Evan (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisite: NSCI 200 or PSYC 211 or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PSYC 308.
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PHGY 311 Channels, Synapses & Hormones (3 credits) *
Overview
Physiology : In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses on cellular communication in the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Cooper, Ellis; Haghighi, Ali (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours of lectures per week; 1-3 hours optional lab/demonstration/tutorial arranged for a maximum of 3 afternoons per term
- Prerequisite: PHGY 209 or permission of the instructor.
18 additional credits:
9 credits each from 2 of the 5 areas listed below, 6 credits in each area must be from 400- or 500-level courses.
Neurobiology and Behaviour
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BIOL 306 Neural Basis of Behaviour (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Neural mechanisms of animal behaviour; neuroethology; cellular neurophysiology, integrative networks within nervous systems; neural control of movement; processing of sensory information.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Pollack, Gerald; Dent, Joseph Alan (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: ANAT 212/BIOC 212 or BIOL 201 and PHYS 102 or PHYS 142 or CEGEP Physics.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PSYC 308.
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BIOL 389 Laboratory in Neurobiology (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Methods of neurobiological research, including extracellular and intracellular recordings, electrical stimulation, and the study of neuro-behavioural problems.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Pollack, Gerald; St-Amant, Louis; Dent, Joseph Alan (Winter)
- Winter
- 1 hour lecture; 5 hours laboratory
- Prerequisites: BIOL 306 or NSCI 200 or PHGY 311 or NEUR 310 or permission
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BIOL 514 Neurobiology Learning and Memory (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Properties of nerve cells that are responsible for learning and memory. Recent advances in the understanding of neurophysiological, biochemical and structural processes relevant to neural plasticity. Emphasis on a few selected model systems involving both vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Hardt, Oliver; Migues Blanco, Paola Virginia (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisite: BIOL 306 or PHGY 311 or NEUR 310 or NSCI 201 or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOL 531 or PSYC 514
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BIOL 530 Advances in Neuroethology (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Neural mechanisms underlying behaviour in vertebrate and invertebrate organisms.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Pollack, Gerald (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours seminar
- Prerequisite: BIOL 306 or NSCI 200 or NSCI 201 or PHGY 311 or permission of instructor.
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PHGY 311 Channels, Synapses & Hormones (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses on cellular communication in the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Cooper, Ellis; Haghighi, Ali (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours of lectures per week; 1-3 hours optional lab/demonstration/tutorial arranged for a maximum of 3 afternoons per term
- Prerequisite: PHGY 209 or permission of the instructor.
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PHGY 556 Topics in Systems Neuroscience (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Topics of current interest in systems neurophysiology and behavioural neuroscience including: the neural representation of sensory information and motor behaviours, models of sensory motor integration, and the computational analysis of problems in motor control and perception. Students will be expected to present and critically discuss journal articles in class.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Guitton, Daniel E; Cook, Erik; Musallam, Wissam (Winter)
- Winter
- Restriction: Permission of the instructor required.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PHGY 456
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PSYC 318 Behavioural Neuroscience 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : The physiological bases of motivational states, with respect to feeding, drinking, sexual behavior, drug use, and aggression. Physiological bases of learning and memory.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Winter
- 2 lectures, 1 conference
- Prerequisite: PSYC 308 or PSYC 311 or BIOL 306 or PHGY 314
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PSYC 427 Sensorimotor Behaviour (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : A systematic examination of the sensorimotor system, drawing on models and data from both behavioural and physiological studies. Topics include: cortical motor areas, cerebellum, basal ganglia, spinal mechanisms, motor unit properties and force production, prioception, muscle properties.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Ostry, David J (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisite: PSYC 308 or permission of instructor
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PSYC 505 The Psychology of Pain (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : An introduction to pain research and theory, with emphasis on the interactions of psychological, cultural and physiological factors in pain perception. The role of these factors in clinical pain and its management by pharmacological and non-pharmacological means will be discussed.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Abbott, Frances V (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures; 1 conference
- Prerequisites: any two of the following: PSYC 308, PSYC 311, PSYC 318, PSYC 522, ANAT 321, BIOL 306, PHGY 314 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 522 Neurochemistry and Behaviour (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Anatomical, biochemical and physiological aspects of neurotransmitter systems in the brain, current theories of the function of these systems in normal and abnormal behaviour, and the actions of psychotropic drugs.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Pompeiano, Maria (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisites: any two of the following PSYC 308, PSYC 311, PSYC 318, ANAT 321, PHGY 314, BIOL 306
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking PHAR 562
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PSYT 500 Advances: Neurobiology of Mental Disorders (3 credits)
Overview
Psychiatry : Current theories on the neurobiological basis of most well known mental disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, dementia). Methods and strategies in research on genetic, physiological and biochemical factors in mental illness will be discussed. Discussion will also focus on the rationale for present treatment approaches and on promising new approaches.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Srivastava, Lalit K; Wong, Tak Pan (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): BIOC 212 and BIOC 311, or BIOC 312, or BIOL 200 and BIOL 201, or PHGY 311, or PSYC 308 and an upper-level biological science course with permission of the instructors, or equivalent. Basic knowledge of cellular and molecular biology is required.
- Restriction: Open to U3 and graduate students only.
- Restriction: Graduate Studies: strongly recommended for M.Sc. students in Psychiatry.
Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology
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ANAT 321 Circuitry of the Human Brain (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : This course explores the functional organization of the human brain and spinal cord. The course focuses on how neuronal systems are designed to subserve specific motor, sensory, and cognitive operations.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Brawer, James; David, Samuel (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 hour lectures, 2 hours laboratory/tutorial
- Prerequisite: at least one 3-credit university level course in biology or psychology
- Restriction: Open to U3 students only, except for P&OT students.
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BIOC 455 Neurochemistry (3 credits)
Overview
Biochemistry : Covers biochemical mechanisms underlying central nervous system function. Introduces basic neuroanatomy, CNS cell types and morphology, neuronal excitability, chemically mediated transmission, glial function. Biochemistry of specific neurotransmitters, endocrine effects on brain, brain energy metabolism and cerebral ischemia (stroke). With examples, where relevant, of biochemical processes disrupted in human CNS disease.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Flores Parkman, Ana Cecilia; Mechawar, Naguib; Cermakian, Nicolas (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOC 312 or permission of instructor
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BIOL 532 Developmental Neurobiology Seminar (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Discussions of all aspects of nervous system development including pattern formation, cell lineage, pathfinding and targeting by growing axons, and neuronal regeneration. The basis for these discussions will be recent research papers and other assigned readings.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Levine, Robert; Van Meyel, Donald (Winter)
- Winter
- 1 hour lecture, 2 hours seminar
- Prerequisites: BIOL 303 or BIOL 306 or permission of instructor
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BIOL 588 Advances in Molecular/Cellular Neurobiology (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Discussion of fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying the general features of cellular neurobiology. An advanced course based on lectures and on a critical review of primary research papers.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Hastings, Kenneth E M; Carbonetto, Salvatore T (Fall)
- Fall
- 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours seminar
- Prerequisite: BIOL 300 and BIOL 306 or permission
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NEUR 310 Cellular Neurobiology (3 credits)
Overview
Neurology and Neurosurgery : A survey of the functional organization of nerve cells, signalling in the nervous system, and principles of neural development. Topics include cell polarity, neurotransmitters, neurotrophins, receptors and second messengers, cell lineage, guidance of axon outgrowth, and nerve regeneration. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of neurons at the molecular level.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Cloutier, Jean-Francois; Ragsdale, David S; Ruthazer, Edward (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures each week
- Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 201, or PHGY 209, or PHGY 210; and one of ANAT 321, ANAT 322, BIOL 306, PHGY 311.
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PHGY 311 Channels, Synapses & Hormones (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses on cellular communication in the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Cooper, Ellis; Haghighi, Ali (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours of lectures per week; 1-3 hours optional lab/demonstration/tutorial arranged for a maximum of 3 afternoons per term
- Prerequisite: PHGY 209 or permission of the instructor.
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PHGY 451 Advanced Neurophysiology (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Topics of current interest in neurophysiology including the development of neurons and synapses, physiology of ionic channels, presynaptic and postsynaptic events in synaptic transmission and neuronal interactions in CNS function.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Cooper, Ellis; Cohen, Monroe W; Chen, Brian (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: PHGY 311 or equivalent
- Restriction: Departmental approval required
Neurophysiology
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ANAT 322 Neuroendocrinology (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : A lecture course describing brain-endocrine relationships. Emphasis on modern experimental evidence and conceptual developments within the field.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Walker, Claire (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: ANAT 261.
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BIOL 389 Laboratory in Neurobiology (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Methods of neurobiological research, including extracellular and intracellular recordings, electrical stimulation, and the study of neuro-behavioural problems.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Pollack, Gerald; St-Amant, Louis; Dent, Joseph Alan (Winter)
- Winter
- 1 hour lecture; 5 hours laboratory
- Prerequisites: BIOL 306 or NSCI 200 or PHGY 311 or NEUR 310 or permission
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BIOL 514 Neurobiology Learning and Memory (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Properties of nerve cells that are responsible for learning and memory. Recent advances in the understanding of neurophysiological, biochemical and structural processes relevant to neural plasticity. Emphasis on a few selected model systems involving both vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Hardt, Oliver; Migues Blanco, Paola Virginia (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisite: BIOL 306 or PHGY 311 or NEUR 310 or NSCI 201 or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOL 531 or PSYC 514
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BIOL 588 Advances in Molecular/Cellular Neurobiology (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Discussion of fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying the general features of cellular neurobiology. An advanced course based on lectures and on a critical review of primary research papers.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Hastings, Kenneth E M; Carbonetto, Salvatore T (Fall)
- Fall
- 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours seminar
- Prerequisite: BIOL 300 and BIOL 306 or permission
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PHGY 311 Channels, Synapses & Hormones (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses on cellular communication in the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Cooper, Ellis; Haghighi, Ali (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours of lectures per week; 1-3 hours optional lab/demonstration/tutorial arranged for a maximum of 3 afternoons per term
- Prerequisite: PHGY 209 or permission of the instructor.
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PHGY 451 Advanced Neurophysiology (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Topics of current interest in neurophysiology including the development of neurons and synapses, physiology of ionic channels, presynaptic and postsynaptic events in synaptic transmission and neuronal interactions in CNS function.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Cooper, Ellis; Cohen, Monroe W; Chen, Brian (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: PHGY 311 or equivalent
- Restriction: Departmental approval required
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PHGY 520 Ion Channels (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : A discussion of the principal theories and interesting new developments in the study of ion channels. Based on a textbook, computer exercises and critical reading and presentation of research papers. Topics include: Properties of voltage-and ligand-gated channels, single channel analysis, structure and function of ion channels.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Winter
- Offered in even numbered years
- 1 1/2 hour lecture, 1 1/2 hour seminar
- Prerequisite: PHGY 311
- Priority to Graduate and Honours students; others by permission of instructors.
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PHGY 556 Topics in Systems Neuroscience (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Topics of current interest in systems neurophysiology and behavioural neuroscience including: the neural representation of sensory information and motor behaviours, models of sensory motor integration, and the computational analysis of problems in motor control and perception. Students will be expected to present and critically discuss journal articles in class.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Guitton, Daniel E; Cook, Erik; Musallam, Wissam (Winter)
- Winter
- Restriction: Permission of the instructor required.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PHGY 456
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PSYC 427 Sensorimotor Behaviour (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : A systematic examination of the sensorimotor system, drawing on models and data from both behavioural and physiological studies. Topics include: cortical motor areas, cerebellum, basal ganglia, spinal mechanisms, motor unit properties and force production, prioception, muscle properties.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Ostry, David J (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisite: PSYC 308 or permission of instructor
Neuropsychology
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ANAT 321 Circuitry of the Human Brain (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : This course explores the functional organization of the human brain and spinal cord. The course focuses on how neuronal systems are designed to subserve specific motor, sensory, and cognitive operations.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Brawer, James; David, Samuel (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 hour lectures, 2 hours laboratory/tutorial
- Prerequisite: at least one 3-credit university level course in biology or psychology
- Restriction: Open to U3 students only, except for P&OT students.
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ANAT 322 Neuroendocrinology (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : A lecture course describing brain-endocrine relationships. Emphasis on modern experimental evidence and conceptual developments within the field.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Walker, Claire (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: ANAT 261.
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BIOL 306 Neural Basis of Behaviour (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Neural mechanisms of animal behaviour; neuroethology; cellular neurophysiology, integrative networks within nervous systems; neural control of movement; processing of sensory information.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Pollack, Gerald; Dent, Joseph Alan (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: ANAT 212/BIOC 212 or BIOL 201 and PHYS 102 or PHYS 142 or CEGEP Physics.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PSYC 308.
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PSYC 311 Human Cognition and the Brain (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : The course is an introduction to the field studying how human cognitive processes, such as perception, attention, language, learning and memory, planning and organization, are related to brain processes. The material covered is primarily based on studies of the effects of different brain lesions on cognition and studies of brain activity in relation to cognitive processes with modern functional neuroimaging methods.
Terms: Fall 2010, Summer 2011
Instructors: Petrides, Michalakis (Fall) Petrides, Michalakis (Summer)
- Fall
- 2 lectures; 1 conference
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PSYC 318 Behavioural Neuroscience 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : The physiological bases of motivational states, with respect to feeding, drinking, sexual behavior, drug use, and aggression. Physiological bases of learning and memory.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Winter
- 2 lectures, 1 conference
- Prerequisite: PSYC 308 or PSYC 311 or BIOL 306 or PHGY 314
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PSYC 410 Special Topics in Neuropsychology (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Developments in cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neuropsychiatry via readings from primary sources. Topics include the neural bases of memory, emotion, social cognition and neuropsychiatric diseases. Integrating knowledge from studies in clinical populations and functional neuroimaging studies.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Raz, Amir (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisites: PSYC 311 or PSYC 308. Knowledge of basic neuropsychology at the level covered in PSYC 311 is assumed
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PSYC 470 Memory and Brain (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Memory systems are studied with an emphasis on the neural computations that occur at various stages of the processing stream, focusing on the hippocampus, amygdala, basal ganglia, cerebellum and cortex. The data reviewed is obtained from human, non-human primates and rodents, with single unit recording, neuroimaging and brain damaged subjects.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Rajah, Maria (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hour lectures
- Prerequisites: PSYC 308 and PSYC 318 or PHGY 311 or BIOL 306
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PSYC 505 The Psychology of Pain (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : An introduction to pain research and theory, with emphasis on the interactions of psychological, cultural and physiological factors in pain perception. The role of these factors in clinical pain and its management by pharmacological and non-pharmacological means will be discussed.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Abbott, Frances V (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures; 1 conference
- Prerequisites: any two of the following: PSYC 308, PSYC 311, PSYC 318, PSYC 522, ANAT 321, BIOL 306, PHGY 314 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 522 Neurochemistry and Behaviour (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Anatomical, biochemical and physiological aspects of neurotransmitter systems in the brain, current theories of the function of these systems in normal and abnormal behaviour, and the actions of psychotropic drugs.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Pompeiano, Maria (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisites: any two of the following PSYC 308, PSYC 311, PSYC 318, ANAT 321, PHGY 314, BIOL 306
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking PHAR 562
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PSYC 526 Advances in Visual Perception (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : We examine in detail the structure of the visual system, and its function as reflected in the perceptual abilities and behaviour of the organism. Parallels are also drawn with other sensory systems to demonstrate general principles of sensory coding.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Kingdom, Frederick A A; Mullen, Kathleen T (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 lectures
Neuropharmacology
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ANAT 321 Circuitry of the Human Brain (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : This course explores the functional organization of the human brain and spinal cord. The course focuses on how neuronal systems are designed to subserve specific motor, sensory, and cognitive operations.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Brawer, James; David, Samuel (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 hour lectures, 2 hours laboratory/tutorial
- Prerequisite: at least one 3-credit university level course in biology or psychology
- Restriction: Open to U3 students only, except for P&OT students.
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BIOC 455 Neurochemistry (3 credits)
Overview
Biochemistry : Covers biochemical mechanisms underlying central nervous system function. Introduces basic neuroanatomy, CNS cell types and morphology, neuronal excitability, chemically mediated transmission, glial function. Biochemistry of specific neurotransmitters, endocrine effects on brain, brain energy metabolism and cerebral ischemia (stroke). With examples, where relevant, of biochemical processes disrupted in human CNS disease.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Flores Parkman, Ana Cecilia; Mechawar, Naguib; Cermakian, Nicolas (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOC 312 or permission of instructor
-
BIOL 588 Advances in Molecular/Cellular Neurobiology (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Discussion of fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying the general features of cellular neurobiology. An advanced course based on lectures and on a critical review of primary research papers.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Hastings, Kenneth E M; Carbonetto, Salvatore T (Fall)
- Fall
- 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours seminar
- Prerequisite: BIOL 300 and BIOL 306 or permission
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PHAR 300 Drug Action (3 credits)
Overview
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : Principles of pharmacology and toxicology. Frequently encountered drugs will be used as a focus to illustrate sites and mechanisms of action, distribution, metabolism, elimination and adverse side effects.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Zorychta, Edith; Hales, Barbara F (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, PHYG 209, PHYG 210 and one of BIOL 201 or ANAT/BIOC 212 or permission of instructor.
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PHAR 301 Drugs and Disease (3 credits)
Overview
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : This course further explores the basic principles of pharmacology as illustrated by drugs used in the treatment of disease. Emphasis is placed on drugs used for diseases prevalent in North America.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Hales, Barbara F; Clarke, Paul; Bowie, Derek (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisite: PHAR 300 or permission of instructor.
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PHAR 562 General Pharmacology 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : Topics in pharmacology with an emphasis on molecular aspects and the nervous system; topics include molecular mechanisms of drug-action, cellular targets and rationale for therapeutics.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Almazan, Guillermina (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisite: PHAR 301.
- Restriction: Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology, or with permission of instructor.
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PHGY 311 Channels, Synapses & Hormones (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses on cellular communication in the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Cooper, Ellis; Haghighi, Ali (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours of lectures per week; 1-3 hours optional lab/demonstration/tutorial arranged for a maximum of 3 afternoons per term
- Prerequisite: PHGY 209 or permission of the instructor.
-
PHGY 451 Advanced Neurophysiology (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Topics of current interest in neurophysiology including the development of neurons and synapses, physiology of ionic channels, presynaptic and postsynaptic events in synaptic transmission and neuronal interactions in CNS function.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Cooper, Ellis; Cohen, Monroe W; Chen, Brian (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: PHGY 311 or equivalent
- Restriction: Departmental approval required
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PHGY 520 Ion Channels (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : A discussion of the principal theories and interesting new developments in the study of ion channels. Based on a textbook, computer exercises and critical reading and presentation of research papers. Topics include: Properties of voltage-and ligand-gated channels, single channel analysis, structure and function of ion channels.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Winter
- Offered in even numbered years
- 1 1/2 hour lecture, 1 1/2 hour seminar
- Prerequisite: PHGY 311
- Priority to Graduate and Honours students; others by permission of instructors.
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PSYT 301 Issues in Drug Dependence (3 credits)
Overview
Psychiatry : The phenomenology and epidemiology of the use and abuse of alcohol, nicotine, opiates, stimulants, sedatives and psychotomimetic agents are discussed in relation to current theoretical and experimental issues. The perspective is multidisciplinary and the intention is to develop an understanding of the nature of the issues surrounding drug dependence.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Gill, Kathryn (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours
- Prerequisites: PHGY 201 or PHGY 209 or PHGY 210 or PSYC 100 or BIOL 201 or permission of instructor
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PSYT 500 Advances: Neurobiology of Mental Disorders (3 credits)
Overview
Psychiatry : Current theories on the neurobiological basis of most well known mental disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, dementia). Methods and strategies in research on genetic, physiological and biochemical factors in mental illness will be discussed. Discussion will also focus on the rationale for present treatment approaches and on promising new approaches.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Srivastava, Lalit K; Wong, Tak Pan (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): BIOC 212 and BIOC 311, or BIOC 312, or BIOL 200 and BIOL 201, or PHGY 311, or PSYC 308 and an upper-level biological science course with permission of the instructors, or equivalent. Basic knowledge of cellular and molecular biology is required.
- Restriction: Open to U3 and graduate students only.
- Restriction: Graduate Studies: strongly recommended for M.Sc. students in Psychiatry.
Faculty of Science—2010-2011 (last updated Jan. 19, 2011) (disclaimer)