The course will survey a broad range of topics in behavioural neuroscience such as the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, the basics of pharmacology, the techniques in neuroscience, the function of complex behaviours in rodent models as well as neurological/mood disorders.

Understand the structure and function of the nervous system 

Understand how the behavior of humans and animals are controlled by physiological systems

Understand how animal models contribute to the study of neurological disorders in humans 

 Acquire the skills needed to evaluate, critique, and present primary research articles from leading academic journals