PSYCO 275 - Brain and Behavior

This course is designed as an introduction to the area of Biopsychology. Its focus is the neurobiological bases of behaviour. The first half of the course deals with the anatomy of the nervous system, the physiology of nerve cells, and neuropharmacology. The second half examines the physiological mechanisms involved in perception and movement, motivation, emotion, learning, and communication. Prerequisites: PSYCO 104 and Biology 30 (or equivalent). 

The aim of this course is to provide the student with an introduction to the neural bases of learning and memory. We will begin with a review of the historical background, experimental methods, and principles of neurobiology. Learning and memory will then be analysed at different levels of biological organization, including molecular, cellular, neural circuit, neural system, and behavioral. We will conclude with an analysis of the work of two investigators who incorporate multiple levels of analysis in their research programs. Prerequisites: PSYCO 275 and 281. 

PSYCO 377 - Human Neuropsychology

Changes in mood, motivation, perception, attention, memory and language as revealed by studies of structural alterations in the human brain. Prerequisites: PSYCO 275. 

PSYCO 475 - Biological Bases of Behavior

Basic neuroanatomy and neuropsychology of sensory and motor systems. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PSYCO 371 or 377.

PSYCO 478- Behavior and Brain Chemistry

The influence of environmental and genetic factors on the relationship between chemistry of the brain and the behavior of humans and animals. Prerequisite: PSYCO 371 or 377. 
 

PSYCO 496 / PSYCO 498 - Individual Research

A course designed to allow the senior undergraduate student the opportunity to pursue a research topic in greater depth than the classroom structure permits. This pursuit may take the form of directed reading, library research, and/or laboratory experience. A formal paper, research proposal, research report, annotated bibliography, lab notes, and/or essay is required. Prerequisites: A 300-level psychology course and consent of the Department.