Neuroscience of Addiction and Fear
Psychology · 2 hrs Lecture | 2 hrs Lab
Offered: Every Year
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PSYC-4820 prerequisites
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Description
This course focuses on the link between neural mechanisms in the brain and behavior. Topics include how rewards, particularly drugs of abuse, change the brain, and how circuits in the brain permit humans and nonhumans to learn about and avoid potential dangers. Laboratories in the course employ computer aided simulations of the effects of brain lesions and localized drug infusions on the acquisition and extinction of fear learning in a fictional rat.
Requisite courses
One of PSYC-2800, PSYC-2900, or PSYC-2920 [prerequisite(s)]; PSYC-3900 or PSYC-3920 is recommended but not required (recommended to be taken previously or at the same time as this course); PSYC-4820L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).
Restrictions
Honours Form Required.
Note
PSYC-3900(3) or PSYC-3920(3) is recommended but not required.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.