NESC 2470

Systems Neuroscience

Lec 01 selected

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.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2024 syllabus by Ian Weaver. Open the PDF

Grading

78%Exams (2)Online, open book; exams are non-cumulative
20%Quizzes (10)Best 8 of 10; online, open book
2%Discussion posts (4)Best 4 posts

Textbook

  • Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, Enhanced 4th ed., M.F. Bear, B.W. Connors, and M.A. Paradiso

Course rules

Missed quizzes
There are no make-ups; the two lowest quiz marks, including missed quizzes, are dropped.
Missed exams
Contact the instructor immediately; a make-up may be considered with a Declaration of Absence emailed within 24 hours.
Exam timing
Exams must be taken at the scheduled time.
Academic integrity
Students may discuss general concepts, but submitted work must be individual.

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