Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

Undergraduate

Current issues of the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie learning and memory formation in the invertebrate and vertebrate nervous system. Topics include structural and functional changes in neurotransmission, circuit- and network-level brain activity, and contemporary methodologies for examining brain changes during memory formation. Course Format: Seminars, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to BIOL (single or combined), BIOL (Honours)/ BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc Integrated Studies(Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BCHM, BMED, BTEC, GRWI, NEUR, OEVI majors and BIOL minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 14.0 overall credits or approval to year 4 (honours). Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3P34 or PSYC 2P37 Cross-Listing(s): BIOL 4P37 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.