PSYO 2570

Cellular Neuroscience

Lec 01 selected

This course explores the brain at the neuronal level. Material covered includes: the ionic basis of resting potentials; the electrical activity of neurons; synaptic transmission and plasticity; synthesis and action of synaptic transmitters; and drug actions. Cellular phenomena relevant to healthy and neurologically-dysfunctional systems are also discussed.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2024 syllabus by L. Caceres and S. Krueger. Open the PDF

Grading

4.5%Online quizzes (9)0.5% each; automatic 24-hour extension
57%Midterms (2)28.5% each; in-person
38.5%Final examCumulative; in-person

Textbook

  • Neuroscience, 7th Edition, Augustine et al.

Course rules

Missed assessments
For a valid absence, submit a Student Declaration of Absence through Brightspace and email Dr. Crowder; the missed item's weight transfers to the final exam.
Absence limits
A Student Declaration of Absence may be used at most twice and may cover no more than three consecutive days.
Quiz malfunction
With evidence of a power or technology malfunction during an online quiz, its weight transfers to the final exam.
Quizzes
Quizzes are online, closed-book, and open for 48 hours; after starting, students have 10–20 minutes to complete them.
Exams
Paper exams are closed-book; electronic devices may not be accessed or visible.
Final exam
Travel is not a valid reason to reschedule the final exam; do not leave Halifax before the exam period ends.
Course materials
Do not share, post, modify, or redistribute lecture materials; destroy personal copies of recordings at term’s end.

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