Welcome - Systems Neuroscience
NESC 2470 Systems Neuroscience
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This lecture class examines the brain’s role in controlling experience and behaviour in both animals and humans. The course will focus on the functional anatomy of several psychological systems, in particular the brain pathways involved in sensation, perception, movement, motivation, mood, memory, sleep, emotion, and language. There will be emphasis on recent research findings and understanding methodology for asking questions in neuroscience.
NOTES: Restricted to students registered in Neuroscience or Psychology Major or Honours programs.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Psychology I (
PSYO 1011.03 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) and Introduction to Psychology II (
PSYO 1012.03 or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03) EACH with a grade of B- or better, OR
SCIE 1506.09 and
SCIE 1507.09 EACH with a grade of B- or better or SCIE 1505X/Y.18 with a grade of B- or better.
CROSS-LISTING:
PSYO 2470.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to students registered in Neuroscience or Psychology Major or Honours programs.
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 2770.03,
PHYL 2041.03