Neuroscience
Neuroscience is truly an integrative discipline in which chemistry, biology, psychology, physics and mathematics all provide us with insight into how the nervous system functions from the basic molecular processes to the sophisticated behavior of higher organisms.
Required Courses
- NEU 109 - Introduction to Neuroscience
- NEU 475, CHEM 475 - Neurochemistry
- NEU 400, BIOL 400 - Neurobiology
- PSYC 324 - Drugs and Behavior
- NEU 328, PSYC 328 - Human Neuropsychology
- PSYC 319 - Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSYC 323 - Perception
- CHEM 142 - Survey of Organic and Biochemistry
- CHEM 373 - Biochemistry I
- MATH 205 - Introduction to Statistics
- PSYC 230 - Statistics and Psychology Measurement
- NEU 406 - Senior Seminar
Additional Requirements
Experiential Learning – 2 credits taken as NEU 390, NEU 480, or NEU 487.
4 credits from the following neuroscience electives
8 credits from the following electives (at least 4 credits must be in a lab science):
- BIOL 306 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
- BIOL 336 - Histology
- BIOL 350 - Animal Behavior
- BIOL 352 - Immunology and Parasitology
- BIOL 402 - Embryology
- BIOL 406 - Advanced Cell Biology
- BIOL 411 - Integrated Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 412 - Integrated Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIOL 416 - Advanced Topics in Genetics
- BIOL 497 - Research Seminar
- CHEM 330 - Analytical Chemistry I
- CHEM 374 - Biochemistry II
- CHEM 431 - Analytical Chemistry II
- MATH 315 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics
- DATA 316, MATH 316 - Applied Statistical Models
- PSYC 318 - Learning and Behavior
- PSYC 325 - Health and Psychology
- PSYC 357 - Abnormal Psychology
The following courses are recommended but not required:
The neuroscience major can be completed in 40 credits; however, BIOL 222, BIOL 306, BIOL 352, BIOL 406, BIOL 411, BIOL 412, BIOL 416, BIOL 497, CHEM 128, CHEM 330, CHEM 373, CHEM 374, CHEM 431, MATH 315, MATH 316, DATA 316 and PHYS 112 have prerequisites offered in complementary majors.
PSYC 111 or equivalent is a prerequisite for PSYC 319, PSYC 318, PSYC 361, PSYC 325, and PSYC 327.
NEU 109 and junior or senior standing may be used as the prerequisite for BIOL 336, BIOL 350, and BIOL 402.