NSCI 422 / 822 - Cellular & Molecular Neurosciences | Biomedical and Molecular Sciences | School of Medicine

NSCI 422 / 822 - Cellular & Molecular Neurosciences

Winter 2025 (On-Campus)

Year 4

9-10 hours/week

3 units

Available

On-Campus Course

A learner-teaching course that explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neural development and function to better understand neural disease. Course provides students with opportunity to 1-develop on-line teaching modules to transmit acquired knowledge and 2-prepare and deliver team-based learning exercises to their peers. Course fosters a collaborative and active learning environment and largely encourages independent learning and communication skills development.

NOTE BMCO students should contact the Department regarding prerequisites.

Prerequisites

Minimum 4th year (Level 4) standing, registration in a LISC/BHSc Major or SSP, a GPA of 2.5, and a minimum grade of B in NSCI 323/3.0.

Learning Outcomes

To develop student’s critical thinking skills
To encourage student’s independent learning and problem-solving skills
To perfect oral and written communication skills
To learn and discuss current knowledge on 1-neuronal integration, 2-synaptic plasticity, 3-neuromodulation.

Evaluations

Course and TBL development and delivery: 60%

Online lesson development: 30% (Individual mark, 25% instructor+5% peers)
Online Module development: 15% (Group mark)
TBL preparation and delivery: 15% (Group mark)