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.