Course Description: Bioinformatics is the field of study focused on the analysis and interpretation of biological data using computer software tools, as well as the development of new approaches, methods, and software used to analyze that data. This course provides an introduction to the different types of biological data that can be analyzed using a […]
Course Description: An analysis of the geography of plants and animals emphasizing processes that operate at the population level, the origin and diversity of plants and animals, geographic patterns of diversity, and dynamics of species populations from local to continental scales. Prerequisite: AP/GEOG 2500 3.00 or SC/GEOG 2500 3.00 or SC/BIOL 2050 4.00 or SC/BIOL […]
Course Director:Dr. K. Hoffmane-mail: khoffman@yorku.ca BIOL 5149 3.0 course registration code is: R62Y01Course is offered Fall 2016 – Wednesdays – 11:30 – Location: BC 225 Purpose: To introduce graduate students to a wide range of applications of vision science, including basic visual function, vision and aging, environmental lighting and vision, 3D media, computer vision and […]
Purpose: This course will focus on a systems approach to specialized circuits within the central nervous system that determine sensory, motor and cognitive functions. The course will provide graduate students with an in-depth analysis of the circuits within the nervous system underlying the structure and function of the developing and mature nervous system. This is an […]
Course Director: Dr. Richard MurrayOffice: 0003J Computer Science & Engineering Bldg.Telephone: 416-736-2100 ext. 23025e-mail: rfm@yorku.ca Purpose: This graduate course covers computer programming methods that are useful in experimental psychology. Topics include the MATLAB programming language, data files, curve fitting, Monte Carlo simulations, statistical tests, journal-quality data plots, 2D and 3D graphics (OpenGL), and interfacing to external […]
This course will focus on molecular and cellular mechanisms that give rise to disease in the developing and mature nervous system. The contribution of genetic, developmental and environmental factors in the causation of human diseases will be specifically addressed.
This course is not being offered this year. This course teaches students how to design and carry out perceptual and cognitive experiments that require careful control of visual stimuli. It covers practical laboratory methods, as well as theoretical background material that is needed in order to design experiments intelligently. Topics include: programming in MATLAB, display […]
This course examines cognitive systems that guide our awareness, behaviour, and mental capacity. Major emphasis is placed on attentional systems and the study of consciousness. This course provides an in depth examination of the cognitive systems that guide our awareness, behaviour and mental capacity. This is done through classic and recent research papers. The two […]
Advanced topics in exercise physiology and biochemistry of muscle, including energy metabolism, fatigue, cell signaling and molecular adaptations to exercise and disease states. Discussion of original research articles in exercise physiology. The following topics will be discussed:The neuromuscular junction;Excitation-contraction (E-C) coupling;Motor unit recruitment and fiber types;Reactive oxygen species;Cell signaling and muscle response to contractile activity;Energy metabolism: […]