NESC 3670

Genes, Brain and Behaviour

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The application of genetic techniques to the study of cognitive abilities, psychopathology, personality disorders, stress-related illnesses, and ethical issues in genetic research. The role of genetic factors in eating and drug abuse problems, as well as methods used to study gene-environment interactions are explored.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

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

Grading

20%Quizzes (4)5% each
30%Midterm examNon-cumulative
40%Final examNon-cumulative
10%Article summaryDue Dec 4

Course rules

Missed exams
Exams must be taken at the scheduled time; contact the instructor immediately and email a signed Declaration of Absence within 24 hours.
Late work
Article summaries lose 1% per day late.
Article summary
Students may discuss general concepts, but each submitted summary must be individual work.

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