NEURO 410 - Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Normal Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Designed to provide senior undergraduate students in the Neuroscience program a comprehensive overview on neurobiology of normal aging and the cellular/molecular phenomena that may underlie various age-related neurodegenerative diseases. Aspects of neuronal and glial changes during the normal aging process will be covered. Common experimental models and techniques applied to the study of brain aging and neurodegeneration are introduced. Papers on the most recent developments in the field of aging research have been integrated into the course. Prerequisites: NEURO 371 or NEURO 375 or PHYSL 371 or ZOOL 342 or consent from the course coordinator. Credit may be obtained for either NEURO 410 or NEURO 510 but not both.

NEURO 501 - Graduate Research Project

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-6)

Individual study. Restricted to students in the Neuroscience Graduate Program. Students will spend one term in the laboratory of a faculty member (other than the supervisor) and carry out a laboratory research project. Successful completion of a written report and an oral presentation is required at the conclusion of the project. Prerequisite: consent of the Centre for Neuroscience. Credit may be obtained for only one of either NEURO 500 or NEURO 501.

NEURO 510 - Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Normal Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Designed to provide graduate students in the Neuroscience program a comprehensive overview of the neurobiology of normal aging and the cellular/molecular phenomena that may underlie various age-related neurodegenerative diseases. Aspects of neuronal and glial changes during the normal aging process will be covered. Common experimental models and techniques applied to the study of brain aging and neurodegeneration are introduced. Papers on the most recent developments in the field of aging research have been integrated into the course. Prerequisite: Consent of course coordinator. Graduate students are expected to have completed a senior-level (typically third-year or higher) university course in cellular or molecular neuroscience. NEURO 371 or NEURO 375 or PHYSL 371 or ZOOL 342. Credit may be obtained for either NEURO 410 or NEURO 510 but not both.

NEURO 501 - Graduate Research Project

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-6)

Individual study. Restricted to students in the Neuroscience Graduate Program. Students will spend one term in the laboratory of a faculty member (other than the supervisor) and carry out a laboratory research project. Successful completion of a written report and an oral presentation is required at the conclusion of the project. Prerequisite: consent of the Centre for Neuroscience. Credit may be obtained for only one of either NEURO 500 or NEURO 501.