NESC 3170
Hormones & Behaviour
Lec 01 selected
This course examines how chemical signals of the neural, endocrine, and immune systems interact to influence the brain and behaviour and how neurotransmitters, cytokines, and hormones control neural and behavioural development, sexual, aggressive, and maternal behaviour. Hormone receptors in the brain, reproduction, puberty, brain sex differences, and stress are also examined.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Mon, Wed 11:35-12:55
From the syllabus
From the Fall 2023 syllabus by Broderick M. B. Parks. Fall 2026 is taught by Gadbois S., so details may differ. Open the PDF
Grading
60%Exams (3)20% each
20%Quizzes (8)Best 8 of 9
10%Assignment 1Group assignment
10%Assignment 2Individual
Textbooks
- An Introduction to Behavioural Endocrinology, 6th edition, RJ Nelson and LJ Kriegsfeld
- An Introduction to Behavioural Endocrinology, 5th edition, RJ Nelson and LJ Kriegsfeld
Course rules
- Missed exams
- Notify the instructor immediately and submit a signed Student Declaration of Absence within 24 hours to qualify for a make-up exam.
- Missed quizzes
- Make-up quizzes are not available; the lowest quiz score, including a missed quiz, is dropped.
- Late assignments
- A three-day grace period is provided; afterward, work loses 10% per day, and submissions after December 15 receive zero.
- Exam conduct
- Exams must be completed independently.
- Assessments
- Assessments are open-book and must be completed within the stated flexible time limits.
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