This is a lecture and hands-on laboratory course that provides instruction on various experimental approaches, design, data analysis and scientific communication of research outcomes in the field of systems/behavioural neuroscience, with a focus on the neural basis of normal and abnormal learning and cognition. Topics covered include advanced pharmacological and neurological manipulation techniques, behavioural techniques and animal models of psychological disease (e.g., anxiety, schizophrenia). The class involves the use of experimental animals.
Notes: *1. Beginning in Fall 2028, STAB22H3/STAB23H3 will no longer satisfy the statistics prerequisite for this course. Students planning to take this course in Fall 2028 or later must complete the PSYB06H3 prerequisite, unless they have previously completed one of the retired PSY options (PSYB07H3 or PSYC08H3). 2. Priority will be given to students enrolled in the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs in Neuroscience - Systems/Behavioural stream. Students enrolled in the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs in Neuroscience -Cellular/Molecular stream and the Major/Major Co-op programs in Neuroscience will be admitted as space permits. 3. Students may complete a maximum of 0.5 credits from [NROC60H3 or NROC63H3].
