Course Description
This course will discuss theories on the function and regulation in both health and disease. The discussion will focus on current questions and controversies within the field of sleep research. Emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of concepts, assumptions, data, and interpretations.
This course is intended to be interactive, and students are expected to contribute actively to the class activities. Professor Fraigne will lead and participate in class discussions, but most of the time will be devoted to student presentations, discussions and debates.
Prerequisite
(BIO 270H1, 271H1) / (PSL 300H1, 301H1)
Recommended Preparation
CJH332H1 / CSB345H1 / PSY397H1
Balloted Course
You must apply to the Department of Cell and Systems Biology for admission. Please go to Undergraduate Forms for a ballot form.
Lecturer(s)
Prof. J. Fraigne
jimmy.fraigne@utoronto.ca
Contact Hours
3L, 33S
Required Text(s)/Readings
There is no single textbook suitable for this advanced course. Review papers written by leaders in the field of sleep research, and original research papers are available as web notes on Quercus. Access to these materials is limited to registered students only.
Evaluation (Subject to change)
There is no mid-term or final exam/assessment in this course. Instead, each student will receive a final grade based on the following activities and assignments:
- 1st seminar presentation (30% of final grade)
- 2nd seminar presentation (30% of final grade)
- Two 1-page critiques of research papers (20% of final grade)
- Participation in class discussion (20% of final grade)
Last updated on June 26th, 2023