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Courses

Standard courses

In addition to contributing yearly to the Ion Channels and Synaptic Transmission course at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meetings & Courses Program, Dr Sjöström teaches cellular and computational neuroscience in the following courses at McGill University:

  • PHGY 311. Channels, Synapses and Hormones.

    Credits: 3
    Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
    Terms offered: Fall 2025
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    Description

    In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses on cellular communication in the nervous system and the endocrine system.
    • Fall
    • 3 hours of lectures per week; 1-3 hours optional lab/demonstration/tutorial arranged for a maximum of 3 afternoons per term
    • Prerequisite: PHGY 209 or permission of the instructor.

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  • NSCI 400D1. Neuroscience Seminar.

    Credits: .5
    Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
    Terms offered: Fall 2025
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    Description

    Analysis of current research in neuroscience.
    • Fall/Winter
    • Prerequisites: NSCI 200, 201, and 300
    • Restriction: Open to students in their final year of a B.Sc. Major Neuroscience Program
    • Students will demonstrate their understanding of neuroscience by writing critical analyses of selected published papers and research seminars.

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    NSCI 400D2. Neuroscience Seminar.

    Credits: .5
    Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
    Terms offered: Winter 2026
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    Description

    See NSCI 400D1 for course description.
    • Fall/Winter
    • Prerequisite: NSCI 400D1
    • No credit will be given for this course unless both NSCI 400D1 and NSCI 400D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

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  • NEUR 602. Current Topics in Neuroscience.

    Credits: 3
    Offered by: Neurology and Neurosurgery (Graduate Studies)
    Terms offered: Fall 2025
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    Description

    Current topics in Neuroscience.
    • Fall
    • Prerequisite: Permission of unit instructor

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  • NEUR 630. Principles of Neuroscience 1.

    Credits: 3
    Offered by: Neurology and Neurosurgery (Graduate Studies)
    Terms offered: Fall 2025
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    Description

    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.
    • Fall
    • Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 or equivalent; permission of instructor

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Research projects

For highly motivated undergraduate students, the Sjöström lab also offers cutting-edge research projects. Students are generally required to first volunteer in the Sjöström lab for some period of time before being accepted for these research projects.

  • NSCI 420. Independent Research 2.

    Credits: 9
    Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
    This course is not offered this catalogue year.

    Description

    Independent laboratory research in neuroscience.
    • Prerequisites: NSCI 200 and NSCI 201

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  • BIOL 469. Independent Research Project 4.

    Credits: 9
    Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
    Terms offered: Fall 2025
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    Description

    Independent research project.
    • Prerequisites: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or other suitable 300-level biology course.
    • Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at http://biology.mcgill.ca/undergrad/res_opps.html and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.

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  • NSCI 430D1. Honours Research Project.

    Credits: 4.5
    Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
    Terms offered: Fall 2025
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    Description

    Students undertake an independent research project in the field of neursocience under the guidance of an established McGill neuroscientist. They are expected to obtain hands-on research experience in their supervisor's laboratory, learn about the strengths and limitations of the methodology and work independently.
    • Prerequisites: NSCI 200, NSCI 201, NSCI 300
    • Corequisites: NSCI 400D1, NSCI 400D2
    • Restrictions: Only open to U3 students registered in the B.Sc. Honours Neuroscience. Requires departmental approval.
    • Students must register for both NSCI 430D1 and NSCI 430D2
    • No credit will be given for this course unless both NSCI 430D1 and NSCI 430D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.

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    NSCI 430D2. Honours Research Project.

    Credits: 4.5
    Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
    Terms offered: Winter 2026
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    Description

    Students undertake an independent research project in the field of neursocience under the guidance of an established McGill neuroscientist. They are expected to obtain hands-on research experience in their supervisor's laboratory, learn about the strengths and limitations of the methodology and work independently.
    • Prerequisites: NSCI 200, NSCI 201, NSCI 300
    • Corequisites: NSCI 400D1, NSCI 400D2
    • Restrictions: Only open to U3 students registered in the B.Sc. Honours Neuroscience. Requires departmental approval.
    • Prerequisite: NSCI 430D1
    • No credit will be given for this course unless both NSCI 430D1 and NSCI 430D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.

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  • BIOL 480D1. Honours Research Project 2.

    Credits: 6
    Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
    This course is not offered this catalogue year.

    Description

    Introduces students to original research, and to its design, execution and reporting.
    • Fall and Winter
    • 10-15 hours per week research project and related seminars
    • Restriction and course description: as for BIOL 479
    • Students must register for both BIOL 480D1 and BIOL 480D2.
    • No credit will be given for this course unless both BIOL 480D1 and BIOL 480D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

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    BIOL 480D2. Honours Research Project 2.

    Credits: 6
    Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
    This course is not offered this catalogue year.

    Description

    See BIOL 480D1 for course description.
    • Winter
    • Prerequisite: BIOL 480D1
    • No credit will be given for this course unless both BIOL 480D1 and BIOL 480D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms

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