Neuroscience

Director

Veena Dwivedi, Department of Psychology (as of July 1, 2024)

Co-ordinators

Shawn Beaudette, Department of Kinesiology

Veena Dwivedi, Department of Psychology (as of July 1, 2024)

Gaynor E. Spencer, Department of Biological Sciences

Participating Faculty

Allan Adkin (Kinesiology), Shawn Beaudette (Kinesiology), Karen Campbell (Psychology), Kimberly A. Cote (Psychology), Paula Duarte Guterman (Psychology), David Ditor (Kinesiology), Veena Dwivedi (Psychology), Stephen M. Emrich (Psychology), Val Fajardo (Kinesiology), David A. Gabriel (Kinesiology), Stephen Glasgow (Biological Sciences), Michael Holmes (Kinesiology), Sheridan K. Houghten (Computer Science), Gary Libben (Applied Linguistics), Rebecca MacPherson (Health Sciences), William Marshall (Mathematics & Statistics), Cheryl McCormick (Psychology), Cathy Mondloch (Psychology), Cameron C. Muir (Psychology), Aleksander Necakov (Biological Sciences), Beatrice Ombuki-Berman (Computer Science), Erin Panda (Child and Youth Studies), Jae Patterson (Kinesiology), Charlis Raineki (Psychology), Brian Ross (Computer Science), Gaynor E. Spencer (Biological Sciences), Glenn Tattersall (Biological Sciences), Ayda Tekok-Kilic (Child and Youth Studies), Craig Tokuno (Kinesiology), Newman Sze (Health Sciences)

Emeritus Faculty

Stefan Brudzynski (Psychology), Robert L. Carlone (Biological Sciences), A. Joffre Mercier (Biological Sciences), Sid Segalowitz (Psychology)

Adjunct Faculty

Jonathan Simone (Biological Sciences)

Academic Advisor

Heather VanVolkenburg

brocku.ca/fmsadvising

General Information

Administrative Assistant

Brittany Kalbfleisch and Nicole Mooney

905-688-5550, ext 3388/6293

Mackenzie Chown F202

brocku.ca/neuroscience

Neuroscience, the study of behaviour and its underlying neural mechanisms, is included in psychology, biology and other disciplines at many universities, but there is an increased tendency in North America and Europe to offer neuroscience as a specialized major program. Neuroscience combines selected courses from the disciplines of psychology, biology, kinesiology and computational neuroscience that illustrate cellular, physiological, behavioural and computational approaches to examining the nervous system. The program is specifically designed to permit integration of information derived experimentally from many disciplines to gain a better understanding of the relationships between neural function and behaviour. Neuroscience provides information and skills necessary for careers in the health and behavioural sciences. It also provides a firm basis for graduate studies in the neurosciences and depending on choice of courses, prepares the student for entry into medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, chiropractic and physical or occupational therapy.

The BSc Honours program is divided into five streams, allowing students to specialize in either Neurobiological, Neuropsychological, Neuromotor, Neurocomputing or Environmental Neuroscience fields. Honours students must familiarize themselves with the Neuroscience streams and plan appropriately. The Office of the Registrar must be notified of the stream you wish to pursue at the end of Year 2 with the exception of the Neurocomputing stream students who need to notify in Year 1. Except for the Neuromotor and Neurocomputing streams, the first two years are identical in the program. Honours and Co-op students must apply for entry to Year 4 in order to complete NEUR 4F90, 4F91 or 4F92. Admittance requires a minimum 70 percent average in all major credits and an average of 60 percent in the remaining credits. Eligibility to graduate with Honours requires that students maintain a major average of 70 percent and an overall average of 60.

Students not meeting Honours program requirements will have the option of moving into the BSc with Major, providing that they maintain a major and overall average of 60 percent or greater. The BSc with Major program is designed to allow students to select courses that suit individual interests and may result in a program that is more general. Eligibility to graduate with a BSc with Major requires a major average of 60 percent and an overall average of 60.

The Neuroscience Co-op program combines academic and work terms over a five-year period. Students spend two years in an academic setting studying the core concepts of neuroscience prior to taking the first work placement. The Co-op Programs Office will facilitate admission decisions. In addition to the current fees for courses in academic study terms, Neuroscience Co-op students are assessed an annual administrative fee (see the Schedule of Fees).

Eligibility to continue in the Neuroscience Co-op program is based on the student's major and non-major averages. A student with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average may continue. A student with a major average lower than 70 percent will not be permitted to continue in the Neuroscience Co-op program. If a student subsequently raises their major average to 70 percent, the student may be readmitted only if approved by the Co-op Admissions Committee. For further information, see the Co-op Programs section of the Calendar, and contact the Centre for Neuroscience.

All students in the Co-operative Education program are required to read, sign and adhere to the terms of the Student Regulations Waiver and Co-op Student Manuals(brocku.ca/co-op/current-students/co-op-student-manuals) as articulated by the Co-op Programs Office. In addition, eligibility to continue in the co-op option is based on the student's major average and non-major average, and the ability to demonstrate the motivation and potential to pursue a professional career.

Each four-month co-operative education work term must be registered. Once students are registered in a co-op work term, they are expected to fulfill their commitment. If the placement accepted is for more than one four-month work term, students are committed to complete all terms. Students may not withdraw from or terminate a work term without permission from the Director, Co-op Program Office.

The Neuroscience Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have honours standing and who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience.

Program Notes

Honours Program

Environmental Neuroscience stream

Year 1

	NEUR 1p01
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	PSYC 1F90
	BIOL 1P96
	PHYS 1P91
	one-half elective credit

Year 2

	NEUR 2P36 and 2P37
	BIOL 2P02 and 2P03
	ENSU 2P01
	ENSU 2P02
	BIOL 2P05
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P92, BIOL 2P97 or BIOL 2Q04
	one humanities context credit

Year 3

	NEUR 3P34 and 3P87
	ENSU 3P92
	ENSU 3P90
	NEUR 3P39
	one and one-half credits from BCHM 3P01, 3P02, BIOL 3P04, 3P28, 3P60, 3P90, NEUR 3P06, 3P59, 3P67, PSYC 3P68, ENSU 3P91, ENSU 3P95, ENSU 3V90-3V99
	PHYS 1P92
	one-half elective credit

Year 4

Thesis option:

	one credit from BIOL 3P04, 3P28, 3P60, 3P90, 4P28, 4P35, NEUR 3P06, 3P48, 3P49, 3P59, 3P67, PSYC 3P68, ENSU 3P91, 3P95, 3V90-3V99
	one credit from PSYC 4P56, NEUR 4P34, 4P55, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11, BIOL 4P28, 4P35, 4P56
	NEUR 4F90
	NEUR 4F91
	one elective credit

Library Research option:

	one credit from BIOL 3P04, 3P28, 3P60, 3P90, 4P28, 4P35, NEUR 3P06, 3P48, 3P49, 3P59, 3P67, PSYC 3P68, ENSU 3P91, 3P95, 3V90-3V99
	one credit from PSYC 4P56, NEUR 4P34, 4P55 4P84, 4P10, 4P11, BIOL 4P28, 4P35, 4P56
	NEUR 4F92
	PSYC 4P07
	one and one-half elective credits

Neurobiology stream

Year 1

	NEUR 1P01
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	PHYS 1P91
	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit

Year 2

	NEUR 2P36 and 2P37
	BIOL 2P02 and 2P03
	CHEM 2P20
	MATH 1P97
	PHYS 1P92
	PSYC 2F23
	one-half elective credit

Year 3

	NEUR 3P34, 3P87 and 3P90
	NEUR 3P06 or 3P59
	BCHM 3P01
	one credit from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P30, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 4P20, NEUR 3P48, 3P49
	one and one-half elective credits

Year 4

Thesis option:

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F90 and 4F91
	one half-credit from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 3P93, 3P95, 4P20, 4P28, 4P35, 4P53, NEUR 4P34, 4P84 4P10, 4P11
	one credit from BIOL 4P28, 4P35, NEUR 4P34, 4P84
	one elective credit

Library Research option:

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F92
	one and one-half credits from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 3P93, 3P95, 4P20, 4P28, 4P53, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11 (see program note 3)
	one credit from BIOL 4P28, 4P35, NEUR 4P34, 4P84
	one elective credit (see program note 3)

Neurocomputing stream

Year 1

	NEUR 1P01
	BIOL 1P91
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	COSC 1P02 and 1P03
	MATH 1P66 and 1P67
	PSYC 1F90

Year 2

	NEUR 2P36 and 2P37
	BIOL 2P02 and 2P03
	CHEM 2P20
	COSC 2P03 and 2P12
	PHYS 1P92
	PSYC 2F23

Year 3

	NEUR 3P34, 3P87 and 3P90
	one half-credit from BCHM 3P01, BIOL 2P97, 3P28, 3P30, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, COSC 3P03, 3P94
	COSC 3P71
	one Humanities context credit
	one and one-half elective credits

Year 4

Thesis option:

	NEUR 3P06 or 3P59
	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F90 and 4F91
	one half credit from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 3P95, 4P06, 4P28, 4P53, COSC 4P76, 4P78, 4P80, 4P81, 4P82, 4P83, 4P84, 4P96, NEUR 3P48, 3P49, 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11
	NEUR 4P34 or 4P84
	one elective credit

Library Research option:

	NEUR 3P06 or 3P59
	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F92
	one and one-half credits from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 3P95, 4P06, 4P28, 4P53, COSC 4P76, 4P78, 4P80, 4P81, 4P82, 4P83, 4P84, 4P96, NEUR 3P48, 3P49, 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11
	NEUR 4P34 or 4P84
	one elective credit

Neuromotor stream

Year 1

	NEUR 1P01
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	PHYS 1P91 and 1P92
	PSYC 1F90
	one-half elective credit

Year 2

	NEUR 2P36 and 2P37
	BIOL 2P02 and 2P03
	CHEM 2P20
	HLSC 2P95 and 2P96
	MATH 1P12 or 1P97
	PSYC 2F23

Year 3

	NEUR 3P34, 3P87 and 3P90
	NEUR 3P06 or 3P59
	BCHM 3P01
	KINE 2P90, 3P10 and 3P94
	one Humanities context credit

Year 4

Thesis option:

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F90 and 4F91
	one half credit from BIOL 4P28, KINE 3P97, 4P01, 4P10, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11
	KINE 4P94 and 4P98
	one elective credit

Library Research option:

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F92
	BIOL 4P28, NEUR 4P34 and 4P84
	KINE 4P94 and 4P98
	one elective credit

Neuropsychology stream

Year 1

	NEUR 1P01
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	PHYS 1P91
	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit

Year 2

	NEUR 2P36 and 2P37
	BIOL 2P02 and 2P03
	CHEM 2P20
	MATH 1P97
	PHYS 1P92
	PSYC 2F23
	one-half elective credit

Year 3

	NEUR 3P34, 3P87 and 3P90
	NEUR 3P06 or 3P59
	BCHM 3P01
	one half credit from LING 2P90, 2P91, 3P97, 3Q93, PSYC 2P12, 2P15, 2P20, 2P49, 2P92, 3P18, 3P19, 3P20, 3P28, 3P34, 3P38, 3P46, 3P60, 3P65, 3P68, 3P72, 3P75, 4P26, 4P55, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, 4P63, NEUR 3P48, 3P49
	PSYC 3F40 or 3P30 (see program note 2)
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 2)

Year 4

Thesis option:

	NEUR 3P39, 4F90 and 4F91
	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	one credit from BIOL 4P35, LING 2P90, 2P91, 3P97, 3Q93, 4P20, 4P21, PSYC 2P12, 2P15, 2P20, 2P49, 2P92, 3P18, 3P19, 3P20, 3P28, 3P34, 3P38, 3P46, 3P60, 3P65, 3P68, 3P72, 3P75, 4P10, 4P11, 4P26, 4P55, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, 4P63, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11 (see program note 3)
	one elective credit (see program note 3)

Library Research option:

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F92
	two and one-half credits from BIOL 4P35, LING 2P90, 2P91, 3P97, 3Q93, 4P20, 4P21, PSYC 2P12, 2P15, 2P20, 2P49, 2P92, 3P18, 3P19, 3P20, 3P28, 3P34, 3P46, 3P60, 3P65, 3P68, 3P72, 3P75, 4P10, 4P11, 4P26, 4P55, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, 4P63, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11 (see program note 3)
	one elective credit (see program note 3)

Neuroscience Co-op Program (Honours only)

Students admitted to the Neuroscience Co-op program must follow an approved program pattern. The most common pattern is listed below. For other approved patterns, consult the Co-op Office.

Environmental Neuroscience stream

Year 1

	NEUR 1P01
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	PSYC 1F90
	BIOL 1P96
	PHYS 1P91
	one-half elective credit
	SCIE 0N90

Year 2

	NEUR 2P36 and 2P37
	BIOL 2P02 and 2P03
	ENSU 2P01
	ENSU 2P02
	BIOL 2P05
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P92, BIOL 2P97 or BIOL 2Q04
	one humanities context credit

Spring/Summer Sessions:

NEUR 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

Fall Term:

	NEUR 3P34 and 3P87
	ENSU 3P92
	ENSU 3P90
	one half credit from BIOL 3P04, 3P28, 3P60, 3P90, NEUR 3P06, 3P39, 3P59, 3P67, PSYC 3P68, ENSU 3P91, ENSU 3P95, ENSU 3V90-3V99

Winter Term:

NEUR 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

Fall Term:

NEUR 0N03 and 2C03

Winter Term:

	NEUR 3P90
	PHYS 1P92
	one credit from BCHM 3P01, 3P02, BIOL 3P04, 3P28, 3P60, 3P92, 4P20, NEUR 3P06, 3P39, 3P59, 3P67, PSYC 3P68, ENSU 3P91, ENSU 3P95, ENSU 3V90-3V99
	one-half elective credits

Year 5

Thesis option:

	one credit from BIOL 3P04, 3P28, 3P60, NEUR 3P06, 3P48, 3P49, 3P59, 3P67, PSYC 3P68, ENSU 3P91, 3P95, 3V90-3V99
	one credit from PSYC 4P56, BIOL 4P28, 4P35, 4P56, NEUR 4P34, 4P55, 4P84
	NEUR 4F90 and NEUR 4F91 (see program note 1)
	one elective credit

Library Research option:

	one credit from BIOL 3P04, 3P28, 3P60, NEUR 3P06, 3P48, 3P49, 3P59, 3P67, 4P10, 4P11, PSYC 3P68, ENSU 3P91, 3P95, 3V90-3V99
	one credit from PSYC 4P56, BIOL 4P28, 4P35, 4P56, NEUR 4P34, 4P55, 4P84
	NEUR 4F92 (see program note 1)
	PSYC 4P07
	one and one-half elective credits

Neurobiology stream

Year 1

	NEUR 1P01
	BIOL 1P91 and1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	PHYS 1P91
	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit

Year 2

	NEUR 2P36 and 2P37
	BIOL 2P02 and 2P03
	CHEM 2P20
	MATH 1P97
	PHYS 1P92
	PSYC 2F23
	SCIE 0N90
	one-half elective credit

Spring/Summer Sessions:

NEUR 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

Fall Term:

	NEUR 3P34 and 3P87
	NEUR 3P06 or 3P59
	one-half credit from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P30, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 4P20
	one-half elective credit

Winter Term:

NEUR 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

Fall Term:

NEUR 0N03 and 2C03

Winter Term:

	NEUR 3P90
	BCHM 3P01
	one-half credit from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P30, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 4P20
	one elective credit

Year 5

Thesis option:

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F90 and 4F91 (see program note 1)
	one half credit from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 3P93, 3P95, 4P20, 4P28, 4P53, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11 (see program note 3)
	one credit from BIOL 4P28, 4P35, NEUR 4P34, 4P84
	one elective credit

Library Research option:

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F92 (see program note 1)
	one and one-half credits from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 3P93, 3P95, 4P20, 4P28, 4P53, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11 (see program note 3)
	one credit from BIOL 4P28, 4P35, NEUR 4P34, 4P84
	one elective credit (see program note 3)

Neurocomputing stream

Year 1

	NEUR 1P01
	BIOL 1P91
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	COSC 1P02 and 1P03
	MATH 1P66 and 1P67
	PSYC 1F90
	SCIE 0N90

Year 2

	NEUR 2P36 and 2P37
	BIOL 2P02 and 2P03
	CHEM 2P20
	COSC 2P12 and 2P03
	PHYS 1P92
	PSYC 2F23

Spring/Summer Sessions:

NEUR 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

Fall Term:

	NEUR 3P34 and 3P87
	one half credit from BIOL 2P97, 3P28, 3P30, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, COSC 3P03, 3P98
	COSC 3P71
	one half Humanities context credit

Winter Term:

NEUR 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

Fall Term:

NEUR 0N03 and 2C03

Winter Term:

	NEUR 3P90
	one half credit from BCHM 3P01, BIOL 2P97, 3P28, 3P30, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, COSC 3P03, 3P98
	one half Humanities context credit
	one elective credit

Year 5

Thesis option

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F90 and 4F91
	one credit from BCHM 3P01, 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 3P95, 4P06, 4P28, 4P35, 4P53, COSC 4P76, 4P78, 4P80, 4P81, 4P82, 4P83, 4P84, 4P96, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11
	NEUR 4P34 or 4P84
	one elective credit

Library Research option

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F92
	two credits from BCHM 3P01, 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 3P95, 4P06, 4P28, 4P35, 4P53, COSC 4P76, 4P78,4P80, 4P81, 4P82, 4P83, 4P84, 4P96, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11
	NEUR 4P34 or 4P84
	one elective credit

Neuromotor stream

Year 1

	NEUR 1P01
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	PHYS 1P91 and 1P92
	PSYC 1F90
	MATH 1P12 or 1P97

Year 2

	NEUR 2P36 and 2P37
	BIOL 2P02 and 2P03
	HLSC 2P95 and 2P96
	PSYC 2F23
	One Humanities context credit
	SCIE 0N90

Spring/Summer Sessions:

NEUR 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

Fall Term:

	NEUR 3P06 or 3P59
	NEUR 3P34 and 3P87
	KINE 2P90
	CHEM 2P20

Winter Term:

NEUR 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

Fall Term:

NEUR 0N03 and 2C03

Winter Term:

	NEUR 3P90
	KINE 3P10 and 3P94
	BCHM 3P01
	one-half elective credit

Year 5

Thesis option:

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F90 and 4F91
	one half credit from BIOL 4P28 KINE 3P97, 4P01, 4P10, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11
	KINE 4P94 and 4P98
	one elective credit

Library Research option:

	NEUR 3P67 or 4P55
	NEUR 4F92
	BIOL 4P28, NEUR 4P34 and 4P84
	KINE 4P94 and 4P98
	one elective credit

Neuropsychology stream

Year 1

	NEUR 1P01
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	PHYS 1P91
	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit

Year 2

	NEUR 2P36 and 2P37
	BIOL 2P02 and 2P03
	CHEM 2P20
	MATH 1P97
	PHYS 1P92
	PSYC 2F23
	SCIE 0N90
	one-half elective credit

Spring/Summer Sessions:

NEUR 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

Fall Term:

	NEUR 3P06 or 3P59
	NEUR 3P34 and 3P87
	PSYC 3P30
	one-half elective credit

Winter Term:

NEUR 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

Fall Term

NEUR 0N03 and 2C03

Winter Term:

	NEUR 3P90
	BCHM 3P01
	one half credit from LING 2P90, 2P91, 3P97, 3Q93, PSYC 2P12, 2P20, 2P49, 2P92, 3P19, 3P20, 3P38, 3P60, 3P65, 3P68, 3P72, 3P75, 4P10, 4P11, 4P26, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, NEUR 3P48, 3P49 (see program note 3)
	one elective credit (see program note 3)

Year 5

Thesis option:

	NEUR 3P39, 4F90 and 4F91(see program note 1)
	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	one credit from BIOL 4P35, LING 2P90, 2P91, 3P97, 4P20, 4P21, PSYC 2P12, 2P15, 2P20, 2P49, 2P92, 3P18, 3P19, 3P20, 3P28, 3P34, 3P38, 3P45, 3P46, 3P60, 3P65, 3P68, 3P72, 4P10, 4P11, 4P26, 4P55, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, 4P63, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11 (see program note 3)
	one elective credit (see program note 3)

Library Research option:

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P56
	NEUR 4F92 (see program note 1)
	two and one-half credits from LING 2P90, 2P91, 4P20, 4P21, PSYC 2P12, 2P15, 2P20, 2P49, 2P92, 3P18, 3P19, 3P20, 3P28, 3P34, 3P45, 3P46, 3P60, 3P65, 3P68, 3P72, 4P10, 4P11, 4P26, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, 4P63, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11 (see program note 3)
	one elective credit (see program note 3)

BSc with Major Program

Year 1

	NEUR 1P01
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	PHYS 1P91
	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit

Year 2

	NEUR 2P36 and 2P37
	BIOL 2P02 and 2P03
	CHEM 2P20
	MATH 1P12 or 1P97
	PHYS 1P92
	PSYC 2F23
	one-half elective credit

Year 3

	NEUR 3P34, 3P87 and 3P90
	NEUR 3P06 or 3P59
	BCHM 3P01
	one credit from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P30, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 4P35, LING 2P90, 2P91, 3P97, 3Q93, NEUR 3P48, 3P49, PSYC 2P12, 2P15, 2P20, 2P49, 2P92, 3P18, 3P19, 3P20, 3P28, 3P34, 3P45, 3P46, 3P60, 3P68, 3P72, 3P75, 4P26, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58 (see program note 3)
	one and one-half elective credits

Year 4

	one half credit from NEUR 3P67, 4P55, PSYC 3P65, 4P45
	one half credit from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P50, 3P51, 3P95, 4P28, 4P53, NEUR 4P34, 4P84
	three credits from BCHM 3P02, BIOL 2P92, 2P97, 3P28, 3P95, 3P50, 3P51, 3P60, 3P92, 4P28, 4P53, CHEM 4P32, LING 2P90, 2P91, 3P97, 3Q93, 4P20, 4P21, NEUR 4P34, 4P84, 4P10, 4P11, PSYC 2P12, 2P15, 2P20, 2P49, 2P92, 3P18, 3P19, 3P20, 3P28, 3P34, 3P38, 3P45, 3P46, 3P60, 3P68, 3P72, 4P10, 4P11, 4P26, 4P55, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, 4P63 (see program note 3)
	one elective credit (see program note 3)

Course Descriptions

Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details.

# Indicates a cross listed course

* Indicates primary offering of a cross listed course

Prerequisites and Restrictions

Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.

NEUROSCIENCE COURSES

NEUR 1P01

Planning For Success in the Neurosciences

Foundation for success in neuroscience. Current topics in neuroscience, study skills, experiential learning opportunities and career opportunities.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to NEUR majors.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#NEUR 2P36

Foundations of Brain and Behaviour

(also offered as PSYC 2P36)

Introduction to behavioural neuroscience and biological aspects of behaviour. Basics of the structure and function of the nervous system in relation to behaviour and activities of the brain from the neuron through to interrelationships among neural systems (central and peripheral nervous system). Topics include neuroanatomy, neuronal function, research methods in behavioural neuroscience, and an examination of sensory and motor systems.

Lectures, 2 hours per week; seminar, 1 hours per week.

Restriction: open to NEUR, HEAR, PSYC (single or combined), SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit earned in PSYC 2P35.

#NEUR 2P37

Applications of Brain and Behaviour

(also offered as PSYC 2P37)

Physiological basis of neural mechanisms relevant to human actions and cognitions such as motivation (sleep, sexual behaviour, eating), emotions and stress, learning and memory, communication and language, and thought (psychological/psychiatric disorders).

Lectures, 2 hours per week; lab, 2 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS majors and PYSC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2P36.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#NEUR 3P06

Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience

(also offered as PSYC 3P06)

Neural basis of human cognition, emphasizing contemporary methods in cognitive neuroscience. Methodology (e.g. neuroimaging), perception, memory, language, emotion, executive functions and social cognition.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to NEUR, PSYC (single or combined), SPLS majors and PSYC minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 1.0 PSYC credit above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P35 or PSYC 2P36; one of PSYC 2P20, 2P49, NEUR 2P37, or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#NEUR 3P34

Neurobiology

(also offered as BIOL 3P34)

Structure and function of nerve cells: Electrical properties of neurons, synaptic function and transmitters, neural plasticity and cellular basis of behaviour.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to NEUR, BIOL (single or combined), BMED, BIOL (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) majors and BIOL minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2P02 and 2P03 (2F01).

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#NEUR 3P39

Computer Data Analysis

(also offered as PSYC 3P39)

Applications of computers to management and analysis of data, including data entry, statistical procedures and interpretation of output, using SPSS.

Lectures/lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to NEUR and PSYC (single or combined) majors with a minimum 77 percent major average, a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2F23.

Note: neuroscience majors with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum of 8.0 overall credits may register. Contact the Department of Psychology. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 3P48

Directed Studies

Topics, readings and/or research chosen in consultation with a NEUR faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: NEUR majors with a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2P36.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 3P49

Empirical Directed Studies

Empirical research project chosen in consultation with a NEUR faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: NEUR majors with a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2P36.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#NEUR 3P59

Introduction to Human Neuropsychology

(also offered as PSYC 3P59)

Brain function and behaviour are through basic research on neuropsychological and neurocognitive function through clinical syndromes and cases. Topics include neural basis of perception, memory, language, motor control, emotion and executive functions. Recovery and advances in assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of such functional deficits.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to NEUR, PSYC (single or combined), SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 1.0 PSYC credit above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2P36 or PSYC 2P35; PSYC 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#NEUR 3P67

Bases of Neuropsychopharmacology

(also offered as PSYC 3P67)

Mechanisms of drug action and classification of psychoactive agents. Elements of pharmacokinetics (drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination) and a review of the major groups of psychoactive agents including hypnotics, analgesics, anxiolytics, antidepressants, psychostimulants and neuroleptics, emphasizing mechanisms and consequences of drug action on selected neurotransmitter systems (dopaminergic, noradrenergic,cholinergic, serotonergic).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to NEUR, PSYC (single or combined) majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2P36 or PSYC 2P35; PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

*NEUR 3P87

Behavioural Neuroscience

(also offered as PSYC 3P87)

Integrative approach to basic neuroscience focusing on behavioural analysis in animal models insights into brain and behaviour relations provided by the traditional and the latest techniques (e.g. stereotaxic surgery, DREADDs, viral vectors and optogenetics, transgenic organisms).

Lectures, 2 hours per week; lab, 3 hrs alternating weeks.

Restriction: open to NEUR and PSYC (single or combined) majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2P36 and BIOL 1P92.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in NEUR (PSYC) 3F81, 3P81 and 3P82.

#NEUR 3P90

Investigative Neurobiology

(also offered as BIOL 3P90)

Methods used in neurobiology and neurophysiology. Electro-physiological techniques, including intracellular and extracellular recording from nerve cells and muscle, and on theory and techniques for electrophysiological data acquisition. Other topics include intracellular staining, immunocyto chemistry and assay procedures.

Lectures, 2 hours per week; lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to NEUR, BIOL (single or combined), BIOL (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BCHM, BMED, BSc Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BTEC and OEVI majors and BIOL minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2P02 and 2P03 (2F01), or PSYC 2P36 and 2P37.

Note: BIOL 3P34 is strongly recommended for students who have not taken PSYC 2P36 and 2P37. Materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 4F90

Honours Thesis

Each student will undertake a limited research project under faculty supervision.

Restriction: open to NEUR majors with approval to year 4 (Honours)

Note: consult the Director regarding permission to register. To be taken in conjunction with NEUR 4F91. Submission and oral defense of thesis is required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 4F91

Literature Research and Seminar

Each student will undertake a detailed study of the scientific literature relevant to the topic of the honours thesis.

Restriction: open to NEUR majors with approval to year 4 (Honours)

Note: consult the Director regarding permission to register. To be taken in conjunction with NEUR 4F90. The review will be included in the thesis and will be presented as a seminar. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 4F92

Library Research Essays

Each student will be required to carry out two detailed studies of the scientific literature under faculty supervision.

Restriction: open to NEUR majors with approval to year 4 (Honours)

Note: consult the Director regarding permission to register. For students not registered for NEUR 4F90 and 4F91. The results of the studies will be presented in major essays and presented as formal seminars. One research topic is to be completed each term. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 4P10

Advanced Directed Studies

Topic, readings and/or research chosen in consultation with a NEUR faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: NEUR majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2P36.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 4P11

Empirical Advanced Directed Studies

Empirical research project chosen in consultation with a NEUR faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: NEUR majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2P36.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#NEUR 4P34

Neural Networks and Behaviour

(also offered as BIOL 4P34)

Integrative mechanisms in the nervous system and the neural basis of behaviour in vertebrates and invertebrates. Topics may include the visual system, rhythm generators and motor function, learning and memory.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BIOL (single or combined), BIOL (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc Integrated Studies (Honours/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BCHM, BMED, BTEC, NEUR, OEVI majors and BIOL minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 14.0 overall credits or approval to year 4 (Honours).

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3P34

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#NEUR 4P55

Neural Mechanisms, Hormones and Behaviour

(also offered as PSYC 4P55)

Relations among the hormones of the endocrine system, the nervous system and behaviour; the involvement of hormones in sexual behaviour, the mechanisms of stress and cognition; relevant research methodologies.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to NEUR and PSYC (single or combined) majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.0 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2P36 or PSYC 2P35.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#NEUR 4P84

Physiology of Excitable Cells

(also offered as BIOL 4P84)

Neurons, muscle and/or neurosecretory cells at the cellular and sub cellular levels. Topics include ion channel activity, patch clamp recording, intracellular messenger systems, mechanisms of neurosecretion and neural plasticity.

Lecture, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BIOL (single or combined), BIOL (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BCHM, BMED, BTEC, NEUR, OEVI majors and BIOL minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 14.0 overall credits or approval to year 4 (Honours).

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3P34 or permission of the instructor

Note: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 4V85-4V89

Special Topics in Neuroscience

Structure and content of course varies.

Lectures/seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to NEUR majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credit until date specified in Registration guide.

CO-OP COURSES

NEUR 0N01

Work Placement I

First Co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to NEUR Co-op students.

NEUR 0N02

Work Placement II

Second Co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to NEUR Co-op students.

NEUR 0N03

Work Placement III

Third Co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to NEUR Co-op students.

NEUR 0N04

Work Placement IV

Optional Co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to NEUR Co-op students.

NEUR 0N05

Work Placement V

Optional Co-op placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to NEUR Co-op students.

NEUR 2C01

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration I

Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to NEUR Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): SCIE 0N90.

Corequisite(s): NEUR 0N01.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 2C02

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration II

Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to NEUR Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): SCIE 0N90.

Corequisite(s): NEUR 0N02.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 2C03

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration III

Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to NEUR Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): SCIE 0N90.

Corequisite(s): NEUR 0N03.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 2C04

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration IV

Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to NEUR Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): SCIE 0N90.

Corequisite(s): NEUR 0N04.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

NEUR 2C05

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration V

Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to NEUR Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): SCIE 0N90.

Corequisite(s): NEUR 0N05.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.