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(B.Sc.)
Neuroscience encompasses aspects of a variety of disciplines that have the common goal of understanding how the nervous system works. Techniques from constituent disciplines like anatomy, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, physiology, psychology and zoology are used to unravel some of the mysteries of the brain and its mechanisms of action. Investigators in Neuroscience have also made fundamental contributions to clinical aspects of neurodysfunction and behaviour.
The Major Program is intended for students who wish to combine their studies of Neuroscience with other areas of interest. The Specialist Program is designed for students who have a particular interest in the Neurosciences and wish to focus their studies in this area. The Specialist (Co-operative) Program provides the student with a broad background in neuroscience, with intensive lab experience and practical experience in real job settings.
In a very few instances, courses from the other campuses may be used to satisfy Program requirements. However such substitutions must be pre-approved by the Supervisor of Studies, in writing on an official form.
First-Year Students in Neuroscience
BGYA01H, BGYA02H, CHMA10H, CHMA11H, PSYA01H and PSYA02H are recommended in the first year if you are intending to pursue a Specialist or Major Program in Neuroscience.
The Program requires completion of 12.5 full-credit equivalents (FCEs).
| 1. | The following 3 FCEs: | |
| BGYA01H | Introductory Biology: Part I | |
| BGYA02H | Introductory Biology: Part II | |
| CHMA10H | Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding | |
| CHMA11H | Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms | |
| PSYA01H | Introductory Psychology: Part I | |
| PSYA02H | Introductory Psychology: Part II | |
| 2. | The following 4.5 FCEs: | |
| BGYB10H | Cell Biology | |
| BGYB11H | Molecular Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes | |
| [BGYB30H | Animal Physiology | |
| or | ||
| (NROB30H)] | Animal Physiology | |
| BGYB32H | Animal Physiology Laboratory | |
| CHMB41H | Organic Chemistry I | |
| CHMB42H | Organic Chemistry II | |
| NROB60H | Neuroscience I: Cell Anatomy and Physiology | |
| PSYB07H | Data Analysis in Psychology (STAB22 may not be used to fulfil this requirement) | |
| PSYB65H | Human Brain & Behaviour | |
| 3. | The following 3.5 FCEs: | |
| BGYC12H | Biochemistry I: Proteins & Enzymes | |
| BGYC13H | Biochemistry II: Bioenergetics & Metabolism | |
| NROC34H | Neuroethology (Invertebrate Neurobiology) | |
| NROC61H | Neuroscience II: Learning & Motivation | |
| NROC63H | Neuroscience Laboratory | |
| NROC64H | Neuroscience III: Sensory & Motor Systems | |
| PSYC08H | Advanced Data Analysis in Psychology | |
| 4. | 1.5 FCEs from the following: (Supervised Study or Thesis courses can be used to fulfil a maximum of 0.5 FCE in this category). | |
| BGYC21H | Vertebrate Histology: Cells and Tissues | |
| BGYD16H | Topics in Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology | |
| (BGYD24H) | Vertebrate Endocrinology | |
| BGYD45H | Animal Communication | |
| NROC35H | Developmental Neurobiology | |
| NROC69H | Synaptic Organization of the Brain | |
| NROC90H | Supervised Study in Neuroscience | |
| NROC93H | Supervised Study in Neuroscience | |
| NROD60H | Current Topics in Neuroscience | |
| (NROD62H) | Neuroplasticity | |
| NROD63H | Advanced Neuroscience Laboratory | |
| NROD65H | Pathologies of the Nervous System | |
| NROD67H | Psychobiology of Aging | |
| NROD98Y | Thesis in Neuroscience | |
| PSYC31H | Clinical Neuropsychology | |
| PSYC62H | Drugs and the Brain | |
| PSYD33H | Current Topics in Abnormal Psychology | |
The Neuroscience Co-operative program is designed to provide the student with a broad education in neuroscience, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, behaviour, psychology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and data analysis through lectures, lecture/lab and intensive laboratory courses.
The program combines academic studies in the field of neuroscience with practical work experience in settings in which scientific knowledge from various subfields in the discipline is applied. Students may apply for work term employment in settings such as research and development departments in industry, educational institutions, health care institutions and government agencies.
The work experience provided by the program enables students to explore career opportunities that may be pursued following the Bachelor's degree. Work settings may also provide students with the opportunity to observe neuroscientists interacting with other professionals, hence providing a broader and more informed basis for the selection of a post-graduate program appropriate to the student's talents and interests. Some work settings will provide the opportunity for participation in applied research.
Enrolment in program is limited. For information on admissions, fees, work placements and standing in the program, please see "Co-operative Programs: General Information" on page 71.
To be eligible for their second work term, students must have completed at least 12.5 full credits and have received satisfactory evaluation for their performance and for their report on their first work term.
| 1. | BGYB12H | Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory |
| 2. | BGYC23H | Practical Approaches to Biochemistry |
| 3. | 1.0 F.C.E from the courses listed by the Departments of Humanities, Social Sciences or the Division of Management | |
| 4. | The Neuroscience non-credit co-op tutorial (Introduction to Co-op in Neuroscience). | |
The Program requires seven full-credit equivalents. Students who wish to combine the Major Program in Neuroscience with the Major in Integrative Biology or the Major in Psychology are advised that they must present 12 distinct full-credit equivalents to receive certification of the completion of both programs. Consultation with the respective Program Supervisors in the selection of credits is recommended.
The following indicates the required credits for the Major Program in Neuroscience.
| 1. | The following 3.0 FCEs: | |
| BGYA01H | Introductory Biology: Part I | |
| BGYA02H | Introductory Biology: Part II | |
| CHMA10H | Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding | |
| CHMA11H | Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms | |
| PSYA01H | Introductory Psychology: Part I | |
| PSYA02H | Introductory Psychology: Part II | |
| 2. | The following 1.5 FCEs: | |
| NROB60H | Neuroscience I: Cell Anatomy & Physiology | |
| NROC61H | Neuroscience II: Learning and Motivation | |
| NROC64H | Neuroscience III: Sensory and Motor Skills | |
| 3. | 2.0 FCEs from the following: | |
| BGYB10H | Cell Biology | |
| BGYB11H | Molecular Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes | |
| BGYB30H | Animal Physiology | |
| BGYB32H | Animal Physiology Laboratory | |
| (NROB30H) | Animal Physiology | |
| PSYB07H | Data Analysis in Psychology | |
| PSYB65H | Human Brain and Behaviour | |
| 4. | 0.5 FCE from the following: | |
| BGYC21H | Vertebrate Histology: Cells and Tissues | |
| BGYD16H | Topics in Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology | |
| (BGYD24H) | Vertebrate Endocrinology | |
| BGYD45H | Animal Communication | |
| NROC34H | Neuroethology (Invertebrate Neurobiology) | |
| NROC35H | Developmental Neurobiology | |
| NROC63H | Neuroscience Laboratory | |
| NROC69H | Synaptic Organization of the Brain | |
| NROC90H | Supervised Study in Neuroscience | |
| NROC93H | Supervised Study in Neuroscience | |
| NROD60H | Current Topics in Neuroscience | |
| (NROD62H) | Neuroplasticity | |
| NROD63H | Advanced Neuroscience Laboratory | |
| NROD65H | Pathologies of the Nervous System | |
| NROD67H | Psychobiology of Aging | |
| NROD98Y | Thesis in Neuroscience | |
| PSYC31H | Clinical Neuropsychology | |
| PSYC62H | Drugs and the Brain | |
| PSYD33H | Current Topics in Abnormal Psychology | |
Topics include neuroanatomy, structure and function of neurons and glia, neurochemistry, neural mechanisms of communication at the cellular and molecular levels, and intracellular signal transduction in neurons..
Exclusions: PSY290, PSY391, ZOO332
Prerequisites: [BGYA01H & BGYA02H or (BGYA01Y)] & [PSYA01H & PSYA02H or (PSYA01Y)]
[CHMA10H & CHMA11H or (CHMA01Y)] is strongly recommended for students with no Chemistry background).
Topics will include differentiation of nerve cells, migration of neurons, pathfinding, synaptogenesis and the rearrangement of neuronal connections.
Prerequisites: BGYB30H or (BGYB30Y) or (NROB30H) or NROB60H
Behavioural techniques, surgery, brain lesioning, perfusions, histology, animal ethics and the preparation of scientific papers will be covered.
Limited enrolment: 30
Exclusion: PSY399
Prerequisites: PSYB07H & NROB60H
The topics include sensory transduction and the sensory physiology for each of the sensory systems (olfactory, visual, somatosensory, auditory, gustatory) and models of sensory processing. Both spinal and central mechanisms of motor control are also covered.
Exclusion: PSY290
Prerequisite: NROB60H
Students must obtain a permission form from the Life Sciences Office (S521B) that is to be completed and signed by the intended supervisor, and returned to the Life Sciences Office. At that time, the student will be provided with an outline of the schedule and general requirements for the course.
Students seeking supervision off campus are further advised to verify first with the Supervisor of Studies that the prospective project supervisor currently holds a cross-appointment at the University of Toronto and that the project is acceptable. In addition, the student must have a co-supervisor who is a member of the Neuroscience group at Scarborough.
Exclusions for NROC90: PSYC90, BGYD01
Exclusions for NROC93: PSYC93, BGYD01
Prerequisites: Three full-credit equivalents in Psychology, Biology or Neurosciences and permission of the instructor.
Students must obtain a permission form from the Life Sciences Office (S521B) that is to be completed and signed by the intended supervisor, and returned to the Life Science Office. At that time, the student will be provided with an outline of the schedule and general requirements for the course. Students seeking supervision off campus are further advised to verify first with the Supervisor of Studies that the prospective project supervisor currently holds a cross-appointment at the University of Toronto. In addition, the student must have a co-supervisor who is a member of the Neuroscience group at Scarborough.
Exclusions: PSYD98Y, BGYD02Y
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of fifteen full-credit equivalents in any discipline, but including PSYB07H and one laboratory half-course in Psychology or Biology and consent of a faculty member in Psychology or Biology to serve as a research supervisor.
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