Psych 3FA3: Neurobiology of
Learning and Memory
Dr. Hongjin Sun,
sunhong@mcmaster.ca
(include “3FA3” in the subject heading of your email)
ext 24367
Teaching Assistants:
Mr. Tao Li
Mr. Bailey Lorv
Miss Mohini Patel
Course Content
1. A historical perspective
2. Top down: system level, multiple memory
systems.
3. Bottom up: cellular & molecular level
Requirement
materials test
Lecture (+ textbook & Midterm & final exam
supplementary
reading materials)
Modules for 8
empirical papers
Group: Discussion in the group (all 8 modules)
Group: Presentation in class (2 of 8, 1 in M1-4, 1 in M5-8)
Individual: Critiques writing (2 of 8, 1 in M1-4, 1 in M5-8)
Participation in group and in class
to gain experience in critically evaluating research literature and
in communicating ideas through written and oral presentations.
Presentation/Group Discussion Schedule
(Wednesdays)
Presentation
(HH 104)
Group Discussion
(room? )
Time
1st Hour
2nd Hour
Groups
Role
All “A”
groups
As primary
presenters
As
commentators
As primary
presenters
As
commentators
All “B”
groups
M
1
A
1
A
8
B
1
B
8
M
2
A
2
A
7
B
2
B
7
M
3
A
3
A
6
B
3
B
6
M
4
A
4
A
5
B
4
B
5
M
5
A
8
A
1
B
8
B
1
M
6
A
7
A
2
B
7
B
2
M
7
A
6
A
3
B
6
B
3
M
8
A
5
A
4
B
5
B
4
Groups
All “B” groups
All “A” groups
Weekly Schedule (8 modules )
Class: Mon, 11:30-12:20
Lecture: HH/104
Class: Wed, 11:30-13:20
Lecture/Presentation: HH/104
Group discussion:
Tutorial: Thur, 11:30-13:20 (HH/104)
practice presentation (with instructor)
critique feedbacks (with TAs)