X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Neuroscience (NEUR)
Departments of Biomedical Sciences (Ontario Veterinary College), Human Health and Nutritional Sciences (College of Biological Science), Molecular & Cellular Biology (College of Biological Science), and Psychology (College of Social and Applied Human Science).
Major (Honours Program)
This Honours program provides a foundation in the natural sciences and an opportunity to develop advanced knowledge of nervous system structure and function, and the skills required for independent inquiry within neuroscience. The specialization is unique in its emphasis on integrative/interdisciplinary problem solving. Through the use of electives, students may structure a program that emphasizes molecular and biomedical neuroscience, behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, or comparative neuroscience.
The major prepares students for professional programs in health science (medical, physiotherapy, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, nursing), post-graduate degrees in neuroscience research, and provides a strong foundation for students wishing to pursue careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, public health, teaching, and scientific publishing & journalism.
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major may wish to consult with a Faculty Advisor. A minimum total of 20.00 credits is required to complete the major.
Semester 1
| BIOL*1080 | [0.50] | Biological Concepts of Health |
| CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I |
| MATH*1080 | [0.50] | Elements of Calculus I |
| PHYS*1080 | [0.50] | Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science elective | ||
| Students lacking Grade 12 or 4U Biology, Chemistry or Physics should follow the revised schedule of study for this major found at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss | ||
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
| BIOM*3000 | [0.50] | Functional Mammalian Neuroanatomy |
| MCB*2050 | [0.50] | Molecular Biology of the Cell |
| PHYS*2030 | [0.50] | Biophysics of Excitable Cells |
| 1.00 electives or restricted electives | ||
| Note: 0.50 credits in physiology from restricted elective list # 3 must be taken before registering in BIOM*3090 in semester 6. | ||
Semester 5
| NEUR*3100 | [0.50] | Molecular Biology of Neurodevelopmental and Degenerative Disease |
| PSYC*3270 | [0.50] | Cognitive Neuroscience |
| PSYC*3410 | [0.50] | Behavioural Neuroscience II |
| 1.00 electives or restricted electives | ||
| Note: 0.50 credits in physiology from restricted elective list # 3 must be taken before registering in BIOM*3090 in semester 6. | ||
Semester 6
Semester 7
Semester 8
2.50 electives or restricted electives
Restricted Electives
Students are advised to pay particular attention to pre-requisite requirements when choosing individual courses, and seek advice as needed. *Indicates courses that require additional prerequisites.
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A minimum of 0.50 credits of Critical thinking/ Philosophy / Ethics from:
BIOM*3210 [0.50] Critical Thinking in the Health Sciences PHIL*2100 [0.50] Critical Thinking PHIL*2110 [0.50] Formal Logic PHIL*2120 [0.50] Ethics PHIL*2180 [0.50] Philosophy of Science PHIL*2240 [0.50] Knowledge and Belief Note: if a PHIL course is completed from this list, students are required to take an additional 0.50 credit approved science course as an elective to ensure the total science requirement is met.
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A minimum of 0.50 credits of Developmental biology
BIOM*3040 [0.75] Medical Embryology MBG*3040 [0.50] Molecular Biology of the Gene MBG*4040 [0.50] Genetics and Molecular Biology of Development ZOO*3050 [0.50] Developmental Biology -
A minimum of 0.50 credits of Physiology
BIOM*3200 [1.00] Biomedical Physiology HK*2810 [0.50] Human Physiology I - Concepts and Principles ZOO*3600 [0.50] Comparative Animal Physiology I -
A minimum of 1.00 credits of Independent Study
This requirement can be met by taking a literature study or research course. For students who are interested in graduate studies, a research course is recommended.
*Indicates courses that have additional prerequisites.
** faculty advisor will determine if this course is an eligible science elective, depending on the instructor and topic
BIOM*4500 [0.50] Literature-based Research in Biomedical Sciences BIOM*4510 [1.00] Research in Biomedical Sciences BIOM*4521/2 [2.00] Research in Biomedical Sciences HK*4230 [0.50] Advanced Study in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences HK*4360 [1.00] Research in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences HK*4371/2 [1.00] Research in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences II IBIO*4500 [0.75] Research in Integrative Biology I IBIO*4510 [0.75] Research in Integrative Biology II IBIO*4521/2 [2.00] Thesis in Integrative Biology MCB*4500 [1.00] Research Project in Molecular & Cellular Biology I * MCB*4510 [1.00] Research Project in Molecular & Cellular Biology * MCB*4600 [0.50] Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology * NEUR*4401/2 [1.00] Research in Neurosciences NEUR*4450 [1.00] Research in Neurosciences PSYC*3240 [0.50] Independent Research Project ** PSYC*4240 [0.50] Advanced Independent Research Project ** PSYC*4870 [0.50] Honours Thesis I ** PSYC*4880 [1.00] Honours Thesis II ** -
A minimum of 0.50 credits of additional statistics or experimental design
PSYC*2360 [0.50] Psychological Methods and Statistics STAT*2050 [0.50] Statistics II
Lists of recommended electives
The following lists contain recommended electives for students wishing to emphasize particular areas in neuroscience.
*Indicates courses that require additional prerequisites.
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Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)
4.00 – First year science core
7.00 – Required science courses semester 3-8
3.00 – Restricted elective (#1,2,3,4,5 in restricted electives list)
2.00 – Approved Science elective*
0.50 - Required arts and social science elective (PSYC*1000)
1.00 – Arts and/or Social Science electives
2.50 – Free electives
Of the 20 total credits required, students must complete 16.00 credits in science of which a minimum of 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level and an additional 4.00 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
*2.50 Approved Science Electives if a PHIL*XXXX course is selected for restricted electives #1
Minor (Honours Program)
A minor in Neuroscience requires a minimum of 5.00 credits including:
| NEUR*2000 | [0.50] | Introduction to Neuroscience | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NEUR*3100 | [0.50] | Molecular Biology of Neurodevelopmental and Degenerative Disease | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PSYC*1000 | [0.50] | Introduction to Psychology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PSYC*2330 | [0.50] | Principles of Learning | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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