Common mental health diseases; clinical symptoms of disease, genetic, developmental, experiential and environmental risk factors contributing to...
A general introduction to research methodologies employed within contemporary psychology. Topics covered include research designs (experimental,...
A general introduction to statistical techniques employed within contemporary Psychology. Topics covered include basic data analysis using descriptive...
Introduction to common techniques used in neuroscience research. Brain imaging, animal behaviour, electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry and...
How molecular, cellular, and systems-level processes primarily within the brain underlie sensation, movement, motivation, emotion, learning and...
Abnormal brain function, associated with mental illness or substance abuse, has been commonly depicted in, or been the inspiration for important...
Core principles of neuroscience, including neural signaling, sensation, movement, neurodevelopment, neuroplasticity, neuroendocrinology, learning and...
The physiological basis of sensation. Topics include sensory mechanisms, neuropsychological bases of perception and psychological phenomena...
Offered in the Department of Biology as BIOL 3605. Only those modules dealing with animal behaviour topics may be offered for Neuroscience...
Introduction to synaptic mechanisms and the arrangements of the transmitter-specific brain systems, followed by a discussion of neuro-pharmacological...
An examination of the relationship between endogenous neurochemical, hormonal and immunological states and various physiological and behavioural...
Most common mental health diseases have a genetic component. By focusing on specific diseases, this course will discuss how disease susceptibility...
Neurobiological processes behind reproductive behaviours in various animal species including humans. Evaluation of data concerning neurobiological...
Consciousness remains one of the least understood aspects of the nervous system. This course explores neural mechanisms underlying consciousness,...
The effects of hormones throughout life at all levels of the nervous system. The role of hormones in mediating behaviours that are both basic...
This course will discuss growing evidence of communication between the brain and the immune system, and of the messengers mediating the interaction....
How substance and behavioural addictions impact neural function to ultimately lead to the neuropathology of addiction in vulnerable populations. The...
Exposure to environmental toxins from the air, water or food can interfere with neuronal function, alter neurodevelopment, and damage the brain. This...
Healthy lifestyle choices and positive social interactions can reduce the incidence of pathological conditions such as depression, obesity,...
Stressful events can have profound repercussions on physical and psychological well-being. This course examines the psychosocial and biological...
