Course description
Program Requirements
* Fulfilment of the requirements of the master's program of either Psychology or Biology Department;
* Successful completion of PSYC 5200 (BIOL 5304);
* Thesis research must concern a neuroscience topic and be supervised by a member of the Institute.
PSYC 5200 [1.0 credit] (BIOL 5304)
Basics of Neuroscience
A comprehensive neuroscience course from cellular levels to neural systems and behaviours presented through a series of seminars and colloquia. Topics will include aspects of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuro-pharmacology and behavioural and cognitive neuroscience. Also listed as PSY 6201 at the University of Ottawa.
PSYC 6202 [0.5 credit] (BIOL 6305)
Advanced Seminar in Neuroscience I
A comprehensive pro-seminar series, covering issues ranging from cellular and molecular processes through to neural systems and behaviours as well as psychopathology.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 6200 [1.0].
Prerequisite: PSYC 5200.
PSYC 6203 [0.5 credit] (BIOL6306)
Advanced Seminar in Neuroscience II
A comprehensive proseminar series, covering issues ranging from cellular and molecular processes through to neural systems and behaviours as well as psychopathology.
Precludes additional credit for PSYC 6200 [1.0].
Prerequisite: PSYC 5200.
PSYC 6204 [0.5 credit] (BIOL 6204)
Neuroscience Techniques
Completion of a research project carried out under the supervision of a neuroscience faculty member. The student will learn a new neuroscience technique and apply it to a research objective. May be repeated for different projects. Students must obtain approval from the Director of the Neuroscience Specialization.
PSYC 6300 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in Psychology
An in-depth study of current topics in neuroscience. Course content varies yearly and has recently included cognitive neuroscience, neuropharmacology, neurodegeneration, behavioural medicine and molecular neuroscience.
