Methods in Experimental Psychology and Neuroscience

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides a thorough grounding in scientific research methods used by experimental psychologists and neuroscientists. Lectures explore concepts, methods, and analytic tools employed to investigate human and animal behaviour and neurophysiology. Students also complete assignments and write reports on a series of supervised laboratory experiments to illustrate concepts presented in lectures. CALENDAR NOTES: Restricted to students registered in Neuroscience Major or Honours programs. It is highly recommended that students take PSYO 2501.03, Statistical Methods I, concurrently with NESC 2000.03. Students must attend the first lecture section. PREREQUISITES: (PSYO 1011.03 or PSYO 1031.03 or equivalent) and(PSYO 1012.03 or PSYO 1032.03 or equivalent) with a grade of B- or better, OR SCIE 1506.09/1507.09 or equivalent with a grade of B- or better in the Psychology portion. CROSSLISTED: PSYO 2000.03 RESTRICTIONS: Neuroscience Majors EXCLUSIONS: NESC 2007.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab