Dr. Richard Courtemanche

Professor

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Biography

Richard Courtemanche is a professor in the Department of Health, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology at Concordia University. He has a Ph.D. in Neurological Sciences from Université de Montréal, where he worked under Dr. Yves Lamarre. His research focuses on neurophysiology, examining neuronal oscillations and network coherence, particularly in the cerebellum and basal ganglia. Courtemanche employs neurophysiological techniques to study rhythmic brain activity and how neurons communicate to produce coordinated behaviors. His work has been recognized with several publications in high-impact journals, addressing key topics like movement synchrony and population coding in various animal models. He is actively involved with graduate students and has supervised numerous theses, contributing to the academic journey of many up-and-coming researchers. Courtemanche also has postdoctoral experience from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he trained in advanced neuroscientific methodologies. Since joining Concordia's Department of Exercise Science in 2002, he has become a vital part of the Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology, influencing many students' academic and research careers.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.