NSCI 324 - System Neuroscience | Biomedical and Molecular Sciences | School of Medicine | Queen's University

NSCI 324 - System Neuroscience

Winter 2025 (On-Campus)

Year 3

5-6 hours/week

3 units

Available

On-Campus Course

Fundamental properties of the nervous system. Emphasis placed on the properties of neurons and neural circuits that underlie behaviour and cognitive functions within selected neural systems, such as sensory, motor, reward, and autonomic systems. Tutorials introduce techniques and neurological problems that illustrate principles of neural function.

Prerequisites

(PHGY 215/3.0 and PHGY 216/3.0) or PSYC 271/3.0 or PHGY 210/6.0 or NSCI 323/3.0 or PHGY 214/6.0 or PHGY 212/6.0.

Evaluations

Exam #1 + Video (Dr. Scott): 33.3%

Exam #2 (Dr. Munoz): 33.3%

Exam #3 (Dr. Ferguson): 33.3%

Tutorials

Tutorial times used to give tours of facilities and some hands on experience. Tutorial times also used for examinations.

Time Commitment

Lecture 3 hours per week

Tutorial 2 hours per week

Textbooks and Materials

For supplemental/background reading:

Neuroscience, 4th edition, Editors: Purves et al.

There are two copies of the textbook on reserve in Bracken Library on a three-hour loan.

Grading Method