This course will characterize various anatomical, biochemical, physiological, and psychological changes that occur in the nervous system with age. We will examine normal aging and age-related cognitive deterioration (including disease states) with a focus on evaluating the validity of current theories and experimental models of aging.
Natural Sciences
Notes:
*1. Beginning in Fall 2028, PSYB06H3 will become an additional 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 retired courses (PSYB07H3) or (PSYC08H3).
2. Priority will be given to fourth-year students in the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs and Major/Major Co-op programs in Neuroscience. Third-year students in these programs will be admitted as space permits.
3. Students in a Specialist/Specialist Co-op Program in Psychology, Mental Health Studies or Neuroscience may take a maximum of 1.0 PSY/NRO D-level credits. Students in a Major/Major Co-op Program in Psychology, Mental Health Studies or Neuroscience may take a maximum of 0.5 PSY/NRO D-level credits per major. Students in the Minor Program in Psychology are not typically eligible for enrolment in PSY/NRO D-level courses. PSYD98Y3/NROD98Y3 are excluded from these limits. Please see this website for full information.
*1. Beginning in Fall 2028, PSYB06H3 will become an additional 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 retired courses (PSYB07H3) or (PSYC08H3).
2. Priority will be given to fourth-year students in the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs and Major/Major Co-op programs in Neuroscience. Third-year students in these programs will be admitted as space permits.
3. Students in a Specialist/Specialist Co-op Program in Psychology, Mental Health Studies or Neuroscience may take a maximum of 1.0 PSY/NRO D-level credits. Students in a Major/Major Co-op Program in Psychology, Mental Health Studies or Neuroscience may take a maximum of 0.5 PSY/NRO D-level credits per major. Students in the Minor Program in Psychology are not typically eligible for enrolment in PSY/NRO D-level courses. PSYD98Y3/NROD98Y3 are excluded from these limits. Please see this website for full information.

