Master of Science with Specialization in Behavioural Neuroscience

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• Objectives
  Neuroscience is a dynamic academic discipline that includes physiological, anatomical, biochemical, and behavioural studies of the nervous system. The main aim of neuroscience is to determine the neuronal (including the neurochemical & hormonal) processes that govern brain-related normal and abnormal behaviours, and sensory processes.
• Academic title
  Master of Science with Specialization in Behavioural Neuroscience
• Course description
  Program Requirements
  
      * Fulfilment of the requirements of the master's program of either Psychology or Biology Department;
      * Successful completion of PSYC 5200 (BIOL 5304);
      * Thesis research must concern a neuroscience topic and be supervised by a member of the Institute.
  
  PSYC 5200 [1.0 credit] (BIOL 5304)
      Basics of Neuroscience
      A comprehensive neuroscience course from cellular levels to neural systems and behaviours presented through a series of seminars and colloquia. Topics will include aspects of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuro-pharmacology and behavioural and cognitive neuroscience. Also listed as PSY 6201 at the University of Ottawa.
  
  PSYC 6202 [0.5 credit] (BIOL 6305)
      Advanced Seminar in Neuroscience I
      A comprehensive pro-seminar series, covering issues ranging from cellular and molecular processes through to neural systems and behaviours as well as psychopathology.
      Precludes additional credit for PSYC 6200 [1.0].
      Prerequisite: PSYC 5200.
  
  PSYC 6203 [0.5 credit] (BIOL6306)
      Advanced Seminar in Neuroscience II
      A comprehensive proseminar series, covering issues ranging from cellular and molecular processes through to neural systems and behaviours as well as psychopathology.
      Precludes additional credit for PSYC 6200 [1.0].
      Prerequisite: PSYC 5200.
  
  PSYC 6204 [0.5 credit] (BIOL 6204)
      Neuroscience Techniques
      Completion of a research project carried out under the supervision of a neuroscience faculty member. The student will learn a new neuroscience technique and apply it to a research objective. May be repeated for different projects. Students must obtain approval from the Director of the Neuroscience Specialization.
  
  PSYC 6300 [0.5 credit]
      Special Topics in Psychology
      An in-depth study of current topics in neuroscience. Course content varies yearly and has recently included cognitive neuroscience, neuropharmacology, neurodegeneration, behavioural medicine and molecular neuroscience.
  

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