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Program Requirements
Thesis Courses
Any remaining credits needed to complete the minimum of 45 may be chosen from the following:
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NEUR 695 Master's Thesis Research 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Neurology and Neurosurgery : Independent work under the direction of the student's supervisor.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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NEUR 696 Master's Thesis Research 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Neurology and Neurosurgery : Independent work under the direction of the student's supervisor.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Required Courses (33 credits)
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NEUR 697 Master's Project Proposal (9 credits)
Overview
Neurology and Neurosurgery : Presentation of a written thesis proposal by the end of the first year in the program. This document stating the hypothesis being tested, relevant literature and methodology will be orally presented to the student's Advisory Committee which will also review the written proposal and communicate its recommendations to the student and the Graduate Studies Committee.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Restriction: M.Sc. students only
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NEUR 698 Master's Seminar Presentation (9 credits)
Overview
Neurology and Neurosurgery : Student's presentation of a thesis research seminar. In this seminar, the student shall explain the direction of his/her research and present his/her findings to date. The presentation shall take approximately 30 to 45 minutes and shall be followed by a question period. This seminar will be attended by the Graduate Studies Committee, the student's Advisory Committee, and interested observers.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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NEUR 699 Master's Thesis Submission (12 credits)
Overview
Neurology and Neurosurgery : Submission of a Master's thesis.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
and one of the following:
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NEUR 610 Central Nervous System (5 credits)
Overview
Neurology and Neurosurgery : An interdisciplinary course including lectures in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology; laboratories in neuroanatomy, and clinical problems and demonstrations in neurology.
Terms: Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Chalk, Colin H (Winter)
Winter
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NEUR 630 Principles of Neuroscience 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Neurology and Neurosurgery : An overview of cellular and molecular neuroscience at the graduate level. Topics include: synthesis, processing and intracellular transport of macromolecules; development of the nervous system including neurogenesis, axonal pathfinding, synaptogenesis and myelination; neuronal survival and response to injury; generation and propagation of action potentials; neurotransmitters and synaptic transmission.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Fournier, Alyson Elise; McPherson, Peter Scott; Bourque, Charles W (Fall)
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NEUR 631 Principles of Neuroscience 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Neurology and Neurosurgery : An overview of the structure, function and interaction of neuronal systems of vertebrates. Topics include basic neuroanatomy, coding and processing of sensory information (somatic sensory, visual and auditory systems), control of posture and voluntary movement, learning and memory, processing of language and speech, cerebral blood flow, the neuroendocrine system and neuroimmunology.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Pruessner, Jens (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: A knowledge of basic mechanisms of biology, physiology, and anatomy as covered by respective undergraduate classes is expected and necessary to succeed in this course.
Restriction: Students must be enrolled in a graduate program at 91ÉçÇø. Students from other universities, as well as undergraduate students from 91ÉçÇø require special permission from the Instructor.
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
6 credits in other graduate-level specialty courses relevant to the program.
Upon recommendation, depending upon their particular background and needs, students may be requested to take additional selected courses.
Note: All M.Sc.-level students must register for a minimum of 12 credits per term during the first three terms of their master's program.
Faculty of Medicine—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 18, 2011) (disclaimer)