Course Title: Biology of Behavior - 111
Credits: 3 (Approx. 42 work-hours)
Instructor: James O'Heare, CABC. (Primary Instructor) & Paul D. Clarke, B.Sc., M.S. (Advising Instructor)
Course Description
This course provides a solid foundational knowledge of the relationship between the nervous system and behavior. Basic mammalian neuropsychology is covered and this is tied to the biology and behavior of the domestic dog with the dog specific book Canine Neuropsychology. The student will complete an open book objective exam upon completion of the textbook. Students should emerge from this course with a foundational understanding of: animals in research, nerve cells and nerve impulses, synapses and hormones, anatomy of the nervous system, developmental plasticity of the brain, movement, regulation of internal body states, biology of learning and memory, basic chemistry.
Students should emerge from this course with a foundational understanding of:
Course Texts
Enrollment Package Includes
- Coursework document with assignments and course notes
- Student Handbook
- Access to Classroom, with transcripts from Guest Visits and handouts
- Free membership with IIACAB and to all issues of its journal JACAB
- Access to your Instructor for one-on-one guidance
Schedule
The course begins as soon as your enrollment is complete and you receive your enrollment package. Although we allow 3 months for this course, you are free to complete the course sooner if you can, and we do allow extensions if need be.
Prerequisites
None
CCPDT Credits: 6.5
Tuition
$300 Cdn. (Currency Converter) + 4% fee for for online payments. Textbooks not included in tuition. They may be purchased through http://www.dogwise.com, http://www.amazon.com, http://www.abebooks.com or http://www.half.com in most cases. Also check the Student Library. Canadian Residents 5% GST.
Enrollment
Visit the "ENROLL" page and follow the application instructions.