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Neuroscience

Reference year : 2026-27

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Neuroscience and Mental Health B.Sc. Major (20.0 credits)
Neuroscience and Mental Health B.Sc. (15.0 credits)
Neuroscience and Biology B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
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Program Requirements Course Categories for B.Sc. Programs The program descriptions for B.Sc. Combined Honours Neuroscience make use of the course categories defined for all B.Sc. programs (see Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree): Science Faculty Electives Science Continuation Courses Free Electives Neuroscience and Mental Health B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)

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Minor in Neuroscience and Mental Health (4.0 credits) The Minor in Neuroscience is available to students registered in degree programs other than those offered by the Department of Neuroscience or the Bachelor of Science in Nursing with RN Prescribing with Concentration in Neuroscience and Mental Health. Students are required to present a Minor CGPA of 4.00 or higher at graduation in order to be awarded a Minor in Neuroscience and Mental Health. Requirements: 1. 2.0 credits in: 2.0 NEUR 1202 [0.5] Neuroscience of Mental Health and Psychiatric Conditions NEUR 1203 [0.5] Neuroscience of Mental Health and Neurological Conditions NEUR 2201 [0.5] Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience NEUR 2202 [0.5] Neurodevelopment and Plasticity 2. 2.0 credits from: 2.0 NEUR 3204 [0.5] Neuropharmacology NEUR 3301 [0.5] Genetics of Mental Health NEUR 3303 [0.5] The Neuroscience of Consciousness NEUR 3304 [0.5] Hormones and Behaviour NEUR 3401 [0.5] Environmental Toxins and Mental Health NEUR 3402 [0.5] Impact of Lifestyle and Social Interactions on Mental Health NEUR 3403 [0.5] Stress and Mental Health NEUR 3501 [0.5] Neurodegeneration and Aging NEUR 3502 [0.5] Neurodevelopmental Determinants of Mental Health NEUR 4301 [0.5] Neurobiology of Energy Homeostasis NEUR 4302 [0.5] Sex and the Brain NEUR 4303 [0.5] Indigenous Health & Mental Health NEUR 4306 [0.5] The Neural Basis of Addiction Total Credits 4.0 Neuroscience (NEUR) Courses NEUR 1202 [0.5 credit] Neuroscience of Mental Health and Psychiatric Conditions An overview of mental health conditions, exploring biological, developmental, experiential and environmental factors that contribute to their onset and expression. Topics may include depressive and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, eating disorders, sleep-related conditions, and substance use disorders. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for NEUR 1201 (no longer offered). Lecture three hours a week. NEUR 1203 [0.5 credit] Neuroscience of Mental Health and Neurological Conditions An overview of neurological conditions, examining biological, developmental, experiential and environmental contributions. Topics may include stroke, multiple sclerosis, seizure conditions, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, chronic pain, Alzheimer’s disease and concussion. Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 2001 [0.5 credit] Introduction to Research Methods in Neuroscience A general introduction to research process within neuroscience. Topics covered include research strategies, methods, and techniques; basic descriptive statistics; research communication; and responsible scientific conduct. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PSYC 2000 and PSYC 2001 . Prerequisite(s): second-year standing. Lecture three hours a week. NEUR 2002 [0.5 credit] Introduction to Statistics in Neuroscience A general introduction to statistical techniques employed within contemporary neuroscience. Topics covered include basic data analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics (t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, chi-square). Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for ENST 2006 , GEOG 2006 , PSYC 2002 . Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 or NEUR 2001 . Lectures three hours a week, online labs/tutorials. NEUR 2003 [0.5 credit] Introduction to Techniques in Neuroscience Introduction to common techniques used in neuroscience research. Brain imaging, animal behaviour, electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry and microscopy, genomics, transgenics, cell culture, and DSM-IV-based clinical assessment. Prerequisite(s): one of PSYC 1001 , NEUR 1201, NEUR 1202 or NEUR 1203 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 2004 [0.5 credit] Fundamentals of Scientific Writing in Neuroscience Introduction to various forms of scientific writing appropriate to neuroscience, with a focus in fundamental skills in scientific writing. Prerequisite(s): second-year standing in a Neuroscience program and one of NEUR 1201, NEUR 1202 or NEUR 1203 . Lectures and workshops three hours a week. NEUR 2201 [0.5 credit] Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Core principles in cellular and molecular neuroscience, including signal transmission along and between neurons, ion channels and transporters, intracellular signaling pathways, and regulation of gene expression. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PSYC 3200 (no longer offered) and NEUR 3200 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): Either NEUR 1201 and NEUR 1203 , or NEUR 1202 and NEUR 1203 , or both BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104 . Lectures three hours a week, online labs. NEUR 2202 [0.5 credit] Neurodevelopment and Plasticity Core principles in nervous system development from embryogenesis to plasticity in the adult brain. Topics include neural induction, neurogenesis, apoptosis, neuronal migration and axon growth, synaptogenesis and synaptic pruning both under normal conditions and in psychopathology. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PSYC 3200 (no longer offered) and NEUR 3200 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): NEUR 1202 and NEUR 1203 . Lectures three hours a week, online labs. NEUR 2801 [0.5 credit] Neuroscience and Creativity Altered brain function related to mental health or substance use has often inspired cultural works including films, music, visual art and literature. This course explores the neurobiological basis of creativity in individuals with and without mental health conditions. Prerequisite(s): one of PSYC 1001 , NEUR 1201, NEUR 1202 or NEUR 1203 . Lectures and seminars three hours a week. NEUR 3001 [0.5 credit] Data Analysis in Neuroscience I Introducing various software for analyzing neuroscience data. Dealing with real data, drawing graphs, application of descriptive and inferential statistics through the general linear model, assumptions of parametric tests, robust statistics, confidence intervals, correlations, use of appropriate statistical methods and interpretation of results. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2002 , or NEUR 2001 and NEUR 2002 . Lectures three hours a week, online labs/workshops. NEUR 3002 [0.5 credit] Data Analysis in Neuroscience II Use of software for analyzing neuroscience data. Statistical techniques typically include nonparametric tests, t tests, and various forms of both ANOVA and regression including robust statistical tests, with a focus on the practical application of appropriate statistical methods and interpretation of results. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3001 . Lectures three hours a week, online labs/workshops. NEUR 3003 [0.5 credit] Epidemiology in Neuroscience Introduction to the principles and methods of epidemiology, study designs, measures of effect, sources of error, confounding, bias, internal and external validity, and causality. The course also will provide an overview of the epidemiological features, and risk factors for common neurological disorders. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for HLTH 3201 . Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2002 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 3203 [0.5 credit] Field Course in Animal Behaviour Offered in the Department of Biology as BIOL 3605 . Only those modules dealing with animal behaviour topics may be offered for Neuroscience credit. Also listed as BIOL 3605 . Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PSYC 3203. Prerequisite(s): permission of the department. NEUR 3204 [0.5 credit] Neuropharmacology Overview of chemical neurotransmission and key neurotransmitter systems. A description of licit and illicit drugs covering topics that range from historical perspectives to pharmacology to mechanisms of action in the brain. Discussion of neurochemical basis of psychiatric diseases including anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PSYC 3204 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2200 or NEUR 2201 . Lectures and seminars three hours a week. NEUR 3206 [0.5 credit] Sensory and Motor Neuroscience Exploration of major topics in sensory processing and motor control, with a focus on underlying mechanisms and neurobiological principles. Topics include all sensory systems (such as vision, somatosensation and audition) plus motor system components including lower and upper motor neurons, basal ganglia, and cerebellum. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PSYC 3200 (no longer offered), NEUR 3200 (no longer offered), PSYC 3202 (no longer offered) and NEUR 3202 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): NEUR 1201 or both NEUR 1202 and NEUR 1203 , and either NEUR 2200 or both NEUR 2201 and NEUR 2202 . Lectures three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week. NEUR 3207 [0.5 credit] Systems Neuroscience Neural systems underlying complex behaviours including emotion, motivation, and sleep, and the role of association cortices in brain function. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for NEUR 3200 (no longer offered) and PSYC 3200 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3206 . Lectures three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week. NEUR 3301 [0.5 credit] Genetics of Mental Health Many common mental health conditions have a genetic component. This course explores how genetic susceptibility is identified and examines the genetic, genomic and epigenetic mechanisms that may influence vulnerability to these conditions. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 or BIOL 2107 , and NEUR 2200 or NEUR 2201 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 3303 [0.5 credit] The Neuroscience of Consciousness Consciousness remains one of the least understood aspects of the nervous system. This course explores neural mechanisms underlying consciousness, changes in consciousness associated with sleep, coma, vegetative states, drugs, and other stimuli, and considers the evolutionary basis of consciousness, and its relationship with awareness. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2200 or NEUR 2202 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 3304 [0.5 credit] Hormones and Behaviour The effects of hormones throughout life at all levels of the nervous system. The role of hormones in mediating behaviours that are both basic (feeding, reproduction and social interactions) and complex (motivation, emotion, learning and memory). Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2200 or both NEUR 2201 and NEUR 2202 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 3401 [0.5 credit] Environmental Toxins and Mental Health Exposure to environmental toxins from the air, water or food can interfere with neuronal function, alter neurodevelopment, and damage the brain. This course will explore associations between toxins and diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and depression, focusing on mechanisms underlying development of pathology. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2200 or both NEUR 2201 and NEUR 2202 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 3402 [0.5 credit] Impact of Lifestyle and Social Interactions on Mental Health Healthy lifestyle choices and positive social interactions can reduce the incidence of pathological conditions such as depression, obesity, cardiovascular disease and impaired immunity. This course focuses on psychosocial and neurobiological mechanisms that underlie the relationship between lifestyle, social interactions and health. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2200 or both NEUR 2201 and NEUR 2202 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 3403 [0.5 credit] Stress and Mental Health Stressful events can have profound repercussions on physical and psychological well-being. This course examines the psychosocial and biological processes by which stressors predispose to both physical (immune-related disorders, diabetes, heart disease) and psychological (acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety) pathologies. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2200 or both NEUR 2201 and NEUR 2202 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 3501 [0.5 credit] Neurodegeneration and Aging Perspectives on aging and neurodegeneration from psychosocial and neuroscience points of view. How factors including TBI, stroke and alcohol make the brain vulnerable and contribute to neurodegeneration. Clinical overview of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and ALS and the underlying pathology that differentiates these diseases. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2200 or both NEUR 2201 and NEUR 2202 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 3502 [0.5 credit] Neurodevelopmental Determinants of Mental Health Exploration of human brain development, from cell differentiation to complex neural networks. This course considers how variations in neurodevelopment may be associated with conditions such as dyslexia, ADHD, schizophrenia and autism. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2200, or both NEUR 2201 and NEUR 2202 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 3999 [0.0 credit] Co-operative Work Term NEUR 4001 [0.5 credit] Special Topics in Neuroscience Each section of NEUR 4001 deals with a different topic. Topics change yearly. Students may register in more than one section of NEUR 4001 but can register in each section only once. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3200, or NEUR 3204 and NEUR 3206 and NEUR 3207 , or permission of the Department. Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 4002 [0.5 credit] Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Introduction to the methods used in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Topics include: conducting literature searches, extracting relevant literature, assessing quality of studies, synthesizing findings across studies, and the statistical methods used to carry out a meta-analysis. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for NEUR 4904 . Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3003 or both NEUR 3001 and NEUR 3002 . Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as NEUR 5203 , for which additional credit is precluded. Lecture three hours a week. NEUR 4003 [0.5 credit] Knowledge Mobilization Knowledge mobilization concepts, tools, and frameworks, the challenges and value of translational research, and processes involved in integrated knowledge mobilization. Skills to maximize research impacts will be developed. Prerequisite(s): fourth year standing in a Neuroscience program OR permission of the department. Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as NEUR 5801 , for which additional credit is precluded. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity NEUR 4200 [0.5 credit] Seminar on Current Advances in Neuroscience Headline research in neuroscience. Topics may include technical and conceptual advances, ethical issues, medical improvement, and social impacts of neuroscience research. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PSYC 4200 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): fourth year standing and one of NEUR 3200, NEUR 3206 or NEUR 3207 . Seminar three hours a week. NEUR 4202 [0.5 credit] Seminar on Current Research in Neuroscience and Psychiatric Conditions Recent research in clinical neuroscience including biological, developmental, experiential and environmental factors that contribute to mental health conditions. Topics may include depression, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, eating disorders, sleep-related conditions, substance use disorders, and personality-related conditions. Prerequisite(s): fourth year standing and one of NEUR 3200, NEUR 3206 or NEUR 3207 . Seminar three hours a week. NEUR 4203 [0.5 credit] Seminar on Current Research in Neuroscience and Clinical Neurology Recent research in neurological disease, including biological, developmental, experiential and environmental factors that contribute to disease. Topics may include stroke, multiple sclerosis, migraine, seizure disorder, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, chronic pain, Alzheimer’s disease and concussion. Prerequisite(s): fourth year standing and one of NEUR 3200, NEUR 3206 or NEUR 3207 . Seminars three hours a week. NEUR 4301 [0.5 credit] Neurobiology of Energy Homeostasis Focus on neuroanatomical and molecular mechanisms underlying how mammals adapt to changes and challenges in the environment. Topics include regulation of feeding, energy expenditure, water balance, and temperature regulation. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3304 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 4302 [0.5 credit] Sex and the Brain Neurobiological processes behind reproductive behaviours in various animal species including humans. Evaluation of data concerning neurobiological differences between sexes, biological determinants of sexual orientation, and relating to neurobiology of sex disorders. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for NEUR 3302 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3304 . Lectures three hours a week NEUR 4303 [0.5 credit] Indigenous Health & Mental Health Explores physical and mental health issues in Indigenous communities through cultural, environmental, developmental and biological perspectives, with attention to the impacts of colonialism, intergenerational trauma, and community resilience. Prerequisite(s): Third year standing or above. Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 4305 [0.5 credit] Immune-Brain Interactions Communication between the brain and the immune system; messengers mediating the interaction. How disturbances of immune-brain signaling can lead to disease (multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s) and to changes in mood and cognition. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for NEUR 3305 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3200 or NEUR 3207 . Lectures three hours a week. NEUR 4306 [0.5 credit] The Neural Basis of Addiction Explores how substance use and behavioural addictions impact neural function, contributing to changes in the brain system involved in addiction. Contemporary neurobiological theories of addiction will also be addressed. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3204 . Lecture three hours a week. NEUR 4600 [0.5 credit] Advanced Lab in Neuroanatomy Advanced experiential learning in neuroanatomy, histology and microscopy. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3200 or both NEUR 3206 and NEUR 3207 , fourth-year standing in a Neuroscience program, a minimum Major CGPA of 9.0 and permission of the Department. Laboratory/tutorials four hours per week. NEUR 4801 [0.5 credit] Neuroethics Ethical issues of key importance to current neurobiological research. Topics may include the use of animals in research, stem cell research, genetic diagnosis and gene therapy, neuroimaging, and the effect on identity and autonomy of manipulations such as psychopharmaceuticals and psychosurgery. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3200 or both NEUR 3206 and NEUR 3207 . Lectures and seminars three hours a week. NEUR 4900 [0.5 credit] Independent Study A reading or research course for selected students who wish to investigate a particular topic of interest. Normally students may not offer more than one credit of independent study in their total program. Prerequisite(s): third- or fourth- year standing and permission of the Department. NEUR 4904 [1.0 credit] Honours Research Thesis in Systematic Reviews or Meta-Analyses An independent systematic review or meta-analyses undertaken under the direct supervision of a faculty advisor typically from the Department of Neuroscience. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for NEUR 4002 , NEUR 4905 , NEUR 4906 , NEUR 4907 , NEUR 4908 , NEUR 5203 . Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3003 or both NEUR 3001 and NEUR 3002 and fourth-year standing in an Honours Neuroscience program, a minimum Major CGPA of 9.0 and permission of the Department. Colloquia three hours a week. NEUR 4905 [1.0 credit] Honours Workshop The course will focus on active learning in areas that include written and oral communication, evaluation and interpretation of results, statistics and data management, emphasizing transferable skills that will be most appropriate for non-research career paths. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for NEUR 4906 , NEUR 4907 and NEUR 4908 . Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in an Honours Neuroscience program and permission of the Department. Lectures and seminars three hours a week, and colloquia three hours a week. NEUR 4906 [1.0 credit] Translational Approach to Indigenous Community Wellness This course involves co-developing an Indigenous community-led process or product that addresses a current and specific mental health issue. Involves working in interdisciplinary groups with a community partner. Also listed as ENSC 4909 , ISAP 4909 , MPAD 4906 . Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for ENSC 4906 , ISAP 4906 , ISAP 4907 , ISAP 4908 , NEUR 4905 , NEUR 4907 , NEUR 4908 . Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing with a minimum Major CGPA of 10.0 and a grade of A- or higher in one of NEUR 3401 , NEUR 3402 or NEUR 3403 and permission of instructor. Prior completion of NEUR 4303 recommended. Seminars or workshops three hours a week. A field trip to the partner community is typically required. NEUR 4907 [1.0 credit] Honours Essay An independent essay based critical review on a topic in neuroscience, using library resources, under the direct supervision of a Faculty advisor, typically from the Department of Neuroscience. Evaluation is based on a written report. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for NEUR 4905 , NEUR 4906 and NEUR 4908 . Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3200, or both NEUR 3206 and NEUR 3207 , and fourth-year standing in an Honours Neuroscience program, a minimum Major CGPA of 9.0 and permission of the Department. Colloquia three hours a week. NEUR 4908 [1.0 credit] Honours Research Thesis An independent research project undertaken under the direct supervision of a faculty advisor typically from the Department of Neuroscience. Evaluation is based on a written report and poster. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for NEUR 4905 , NEUR 4906 and NEUR 4907 . Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3200, or both NEUR 3206 and NEUR 3207 , and fourth-year standing in an Honours Neuroscience program, a minimum Major CGPA of 10.0 and permission of the Department. Colloquia three hours a week. Note: Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca . Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca Students enrolled in the Neuroscience and Mental Health programs should consult with the Department of Neuroscience when planning their program or selecting courses. Those enrolled in the Neuroscience Combined Honours program should consult with either the Department of Biology or the Department of Neuroscience. B.Sc. Regulations The regulations presented in this section apply to all Bachelor of Science programs. In addition to the requirements presented here, students must satisfy the University regulations common to all undergraduate students including the process of Academic Continuation Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar). Breadth Requirement for the B.Sc. Students in a Bachelor of Science program must present the following credits at graduation: 2.0 credits in Science Continuation courses not in the major discipline; students completing a double major are considered to have completed this requirement providing they have 2.0 credits in Science Continuation courses in each of the two majors; 2.0 credits in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) In most cases, the requirements for individual B.Sc. programs, as stated in this Calendar, contain these requirements, explicitly or implicitly. Students admitted to B.Sc. programs by transfer from another institution must present at graduation (whether taken at Carleton or elsewhere): 2.0 credits in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) if the student received fewer than 10.0 transfer credits; or, 1.0 credit in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) if the student received 10.0 or more transfer credits. Declared and Undeclared Students Degree students are considered "Undeclared" if they have been admitted to a degree, but have not yet selected and been accepted into a program within that degree. The status "Undeclared" is available only in the B.A. and B.Sc. degrees. Undeclared students must apply to enter a program upon or before completing 3.5 credits. Change of Program within the B.Sc. Degree To transfer to a program within the B.Sc. degree, applicants must normally be Eligible to Continue (EC) in the new program, by meeting the CGPA thresholds described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University. Applications to declare or change programs within the B.Sc. degree must be made online through Carleton Central by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form within the published deadlines. Acceptance into a program, or into a program element or option, is subject to any enrolment limitations, and/or specific program, program element or option requirements as published in the relevant Calendar entry. Minors, Concentrations, and Specializations Students may add a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form online through Carleton Central. Acceptance into a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization normally requires that the student be Eligible to Continue (EC) and is meeting the minimum CGPAs described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University , as well as being subject to any specific requirements of the intended Minor, Concentration, or Specialization as published in the relevant Calendar entry. Experimental Science Requirement Students in a B.Sc. degree program must present at graduation at least two full credits of Experimental Science chosen from two different departments or institutes from the list below: Approved Experimental Science Courses Biochemistry BIOC 2200 [0.5] Cellular Biochemistry BIOC 3103 [0.5] Experimental Biochemistry I: Principles and Practices BIOC 3104 [0.5] Experimental Biochemistry II: Research Experience BIOC 4001 [0.5] Methods in Biochemistry BIOC 4201 [0.5] Advanced Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering Biology BIOL 1103 [0.5] Foundations of Biology I BIOL 1104 [0.5] Foundations of Biology II BIOL 2001 [0.5] Animals: Form and Function BIOL 2002 [0.5] Plants: Form and Function BIOL 2104 [0.5] Introductory Genetics BIOL 2200 [0.5] Cellular Biochemistry BIOL 2600 [0.5] Ecology Chemistry CHEM 1001 [0.5] General Chemistry I CHEM 1002 [0.5] General Chemistry II CHEM 2103 [0.5] Physical Chemistry I CHEM 2203 [0.5] Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2204 [0.5] Organic Chemistry II CHEM 2302 [0.5] Analytical Chemistry I CHEM 2303 [0.5] Analytical Chemistry II CHEM 2800 [0.5] Foundations for Environmental Chemistry Earth Sciences ERTH 1002 [0.5] The Earth and Life Odyssey: A Journey Through Billions of Years ERTH 2102 [0.5] Mineralogy to Petrology ERTH 2404 [0.5] Engineering Geoscience ERTH 2802 [0.5] Field Geology I ERTH 3111 [0.5] Vertebrate Evolution: Mammals, Reptiles, and Birds ERTH 3112 [0.5] Vertebrate Evolution: Fish and Amphibians ERTH 3204 [0.5] Mineral Deposits ERTH 3205 [0.5] Physical Hydrogeology Food Sciences FOOD 3001 [0.5] Food Chemistry FOOD 3002 [0.5] Food Analysis FOOD 3005 [0.5] Food Microbiology Geography GEOG 1010 [0.5] Global Environmental Systems GEOG 3108 [0.5] Soil Properties Neuroscience NEUR 3206 [0.5] Sensory and Motor Neuroscience NEUR 3207 [0.5] Systems Neuroscience NEUR 4600 [0.5] Advanced Lab in Neuroanatomy Physics PHYS 1001 [0.5] Foundations of Physics I PHYS 1002 [0.5] Foundations of Physics II PHYS 1003 [0.5] Introductory Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 1004 [0.5] Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion PHYS 1007 [0.5] Elementary University Physics I PHYS 1008 [0.5] Elementary University Physics II PHYS 2007 [0.5] Second Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars PHYS 3007 [0.5] Third Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars PHYS 3606 [0.5] Modern Physics II PHYS 3608 [0.5] Modern Applied Physics Course Categories for B.Sc. 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Program pathways and conditions

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Pathway 1
A. Credits Included in the Major (11.0 credits)
1. 6.0 credits in:6.0
NEUR 1202 [0.5]Neuroscience of Mental Health and Psychiatric Conditions
NEUR 1203 [0.5]Neuroscience of Mental Health and Neurological Conditions
NEUR 2001 [0.5]Introduction to Research Methods in Neuroscience
NEUR 2002 [0.5]Introduction to Statistics in Neuroscience
NEUR 2004 [0.5]Fundamentals of Scientific Writing in Neuroscience
NEUR 2201 [0.5]Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
NEUR 2202 [0.5]Neurodevelopment and Plasticity
NEUR 3001 [0.5]Data Analysis in Neuroscience I
NEUR 3002 [0.5]Data Analysis in Neuroscience II
NEUR 3204 [0.5]Neuropharmacology
NEUR 3206 [0.5]Sensory and Motor Neuroscience
NEUR 3207 [0.5]Systems Neuroscience
2. 1.0 credit in:1.0
BIOL 1103 [0.5]Foundations of Biology I
BIOL 1104 [0.5]Foundations of Biology II
3. 1.5 credits from:1.5
NEUR 3003 [0.5]Epidemiology in Neuroscience
NEUR 3301 [0.5]Genetics of Mental Health
NEUR 3303 [0.5]The Neuroscience of Consciousness
NEUR 3304 [0.5]Hormones and Behaviour
NEUR 3401 [0.5]Environmental Toxins and Mental Health
NEUR 3402 [0.5]Impact of Lifestyle and Social Interactions on Mental Health
NEUR 3403 [0.5]Stress and Mental Health
NEUR 3501 [0.5]Neurodegeneration and Aging
NEUR 3502 [0.5]Neurodevelopmental Determinants of Mental Health
4. 0.5 credit from:0.5
NEUR 4001 [0.5]Special Topics in Neuroscience
NEUR 4002 [0.5]Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
NEUR 4301 [0.5]Neurobiology of Energy Homeostasis
NEUR 4302 [0.5]Sex and the Brain
NEUR 4303 [0.5]Indigenous Health & Mental Health
NEUR 4305 [0.5]Immune-Brain Interactions
NEUR 4306 [0.5]The Neural Basis of Addiction
Pathway 2
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (11.0 credits)
1. 6.0 credits in:6.0
NEUR 1202 [0.5]Neuroscience of Mental Health and Psychiatric Conditions
NEUR 1203 [0.5]Neuroscience of Mental Health and Neurological Conditions
NEUR 2001 [0.5]Introduction to Research Methods in Neuroscience
NEUR 2002 [0.5]Introduction to Statistics in Neuroscience
NEUR 2004 [0.5]Fundamentals of Scientific Writing in Neuroscience
NEUR 2201 [0.5]Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
NEUR 2202 [0.5]Neurodevelopment and Plasticity
NEUR 3001 [0.5]Data Analysis in Neuroscience I
NEUR 3002 [0.5]Data Analysis in Neuroscience II
NEUR 3204 [0.5]Neuropharmacology
NEUR 3206 [0.5]Sensory and Motor Neuroscience
NEUR 3207 [0.5]Systems Neuroscience
2. 1.0 credit in:1.0
BIOL 1103 [0.5]Foundations of Biology I
BIOL 1104 [0.5]Foundations of Biology II
3. 1.5 credits from:1.5
NEUR 3003 [0.5]Epidemiology in Neuroscience
NEUR 3301 [0.5]Genetics of Mental Health
NEUR 3303 [0.5]The Neuroscience of Consciousness
NEUR 3304 [0.5]Hormones and Behaviour
NEUR 3401 [0.5]Environmental Toxins and Mental Health
NEUR 3402 [0.5]Impact of Lifestyle and Social Interactions on Mental Health
NEUR 3403 [0.5]Stress and Mental Health
NEUR 3501 [0.5]Neurodegeneration and Aging
NEUR 3502 [0.5]Neurodevelopmental Determinants of Mental Health
4. 1.0 credit from:1.0
NEUR 4001 [0.5]Special Topics in Neuroscience
NEUR 4002 [0.5]Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
NEUR 4301 [0.5]Neurobiology of Energy Homeostasis
NEUR 4302 [0.5]Sex and the Brain
NEUR 4303 [0.5]Indigenous Health & Mental Health
NEUR 4305 [0.5]Immune-Brain Interactions
NEUR 4306 [0.5]The Neural Basis of Addiction
Pathway 3
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (7.5 credits)
1. 5.0 credits in:5.0
NEUR 1202 [0.5]Neuroscience of Mental Health and Psychiatric Conditions
NEUR 1203 [0.5]Neuroscience of Mental Health and Neurological Conditions
NEUR 2001 [0.5]Introduction to Research Methods in Neuroscience
NEUR 2002 [0.5]Introduction to Statistics in Neuroscience
NEUR 2004 [0.5]Fundamentals of Scientific Writing in Neuroscience
NEUR 2201 [0.5]Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
NEUR 2202 [0.5]Neurodevelopment and Plasticity
NEUR 3204 [0.5]Neuropharmacology
NEUR 3206 [0.5]Sensory and Motor Neuroscience
NEUR 3207 [0.5]Systems Neuroscience
2. 1.0 credit in:1.0
BIOL 1103 [0.5]Foundations of Biology I
BIOL 1104 [0.5]Foundations of Biology II
3. 1.5 credits from:1.5
NEUR 3003 [0.5]Epidemiology in Neuroscience
NEUR 3301 [0.5]Genetics of Mental Health
NEUR 3303 [0.5]The Neuroscience of Consciousness
NEUR 3304 [0.5]Hormones and Behaviour
NEUR 3401 [0.5]Environmental Toxins and Mental Health
NEUR 3402 [0.5]Impact of Lifestyle and Social Interactions on Mental Health
NEUR 3403 [0.5]Stress and Mental Health
NEUR 3501 [0.5]Neurodegeneration and Aging
NEUR 3502 [0.5]Neurodevelopmental Determinants of Mental Health
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (7.5 credits)
4. 1.0 credit in:1.0
CHEM 1001 [0.5] & CHEM 1002 [0.5]General Chemistry I General Chemistry II
5. 1.0 credit in:1.0
COMP 1005 [0.5] & COMP 1006 [0.5]Introduction to Computer Science I Introduction to Computer Science II
or
PHYS 1007 [0.5] & PHYS 1008 [0.5]Elementary University Physics I Elementary University Physics II
or
PHYS 1107 [0.5] & PHYS 1108 [0.5]Introductory University Physics I Introductory University Physics II
or
Pathway 4
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (14.5 credits)
1. 5.5 credits in:5.5
NEUR 1202 [0.5]Neuroscience of Mental Health and Psychiatric Conditions
NEUR 1203 [0.5]Neuroscience of Mental Health and Neurological Conditions
NEUR 2001 [0.5]Introduction to Research Methods in Neuroscience
NEUR 2002 [0.5]Introduction to Statistics in Neuroscience
NEUR 2201 [0.5]Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
NEUR 2202 [0.5]Neurodevelopment and Plasticity
NEUR 3001 [0.5]Data Analysis in Neuroscience I
NEUR 3002 [0.5]Data Analysis in Neuroscience II
NEUR 3204 [0.5]Neuropharmacology
NEUR 3206 [0.5]Sensory and Motor Neuroscience
NEUR 3207 [0.5]Systems Neuroscience
2. 3.0 credits in:3.0
BIOL 1103 [0.5]Foundations of Biology I
BIOL 1104 [0.5]Foundations of Biology II
BIOL 2001 [0.5]Animals: Form and Function
BIOL 2104 [0.5]Introductory Genetics
BIOL 2200 [0.5]Cellular Biochemistry
BIOL 3305 [0.5]Human and Comparative Physiology
3. 1.5 credits in BIOL or BIOC at the 3000 level or above1.5
4. 1.0 credit from:1.0
NEUR 3301 [0.5]Genetics of Mental Health
NEUR 3303 [0.5]The Neuroscience of Consciousness
NEUR 3304 [0.5]Hormones and Behaviour
NEUR 3401 [0.5]Environmental Toxins and Mental Health
NEUR 3402 [0.5]Impact of Lifestyle and Social Interactions on Mental Health
NEUR 3403 [0.5]Stress and Mental Health
NEUR 3501 [0.5]Neurodegeneration and Aging
NEUR 3502 [0.5]Neurodevelopmental Determinants of Mental Health
NEUR 4301 [0.5]Neurobiology of Energy Homeostasis
NEUR 4302 [0.5]Sex and the Brain
NEUR 4303 [0.5]Indigenous Health & Mental Health
NEUR 4305 [0.5]Immune-Brain Interactions
NEUR 4306 [0.5]The Neural Basis of Addiction
Pathway 5
Science Geography Courses
GEOG 1010 [0.5]Global Environmental Systems
GEOG 2006 [0.5]Introduction to Quantitative Research
GEOG 2013 [0.5]Weather and Water
GEOG 2014 [0.5]The Earth's Surface
GEOG 3003 [0.5]Quantitative Geography
GEOG 3010 [0.5]Field Methods in Physical Geography
GEOG 3102 [0.5]Geomorphology
GEOG 3103 [0.5]Watershed Hydrology
GEOG 3104 [0.5]Principles of Biogeography
GEOG 3105 [0.5]Climate and Atmospheric Change
GEOG 3106 [0.5]Aquatic Science and Management
GEOG 3108 [0.5]Soil Properties
GEOG 4000 [0.5]Field Studies
GEOG 4005 [0.5]Directed Studies in Geography
GEOG 4013 [0.5]Cold Region Hydrology
GEOG 4017 [0.5]Global Biogeochemical Cycles
GEOG 4101 [0.5]Two Million Years of Environmental Change
GEOG 4103 [0.5]Water Resources Engineering
GEOG 4104 [0.5]Microclimatology
GEOG 4108 [0.5]Permafrost

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