Major and Minor Requirments
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to the scientific study of the
structure and function of the nervous system. It encompasses issues
such as the molecular and cellular basis of neuronal function, nervous
system structure, neural correlates of behavior, and mechanisms of
nervous system disorders.
The Neuroscience major reflects the interdisciplinary focus of the field.
Required courses in the areas of biology, psychology, and chemistry
provide a solid foundation for understanding the methods and principles
of the natural and social sciences. The major also provides an
opportunity for students to choose elective courses in the above areas.
Students interested in the molecular and cellular function of the
nervous system are encouraged to take electives in biology. Students
interested in the behavioral correlates of nervous system function are
encouraged to take electives in psychology. Students interested in the
chemical properties of the nervous system are encouraged to take
electives in chemistry. Biol 171 is recommended for all students in the major.
The Neuroscience major provides both a breadth of understanding in basic
scientific principles and depth of understanding in the emerging area
of nervous system research, preparing students for graduate school and
career opportunities in a diverse range of scientific research and
medical/therapeutic fields.
Practical, hands-on research experience is an important component for
understanding the discipline of neuroscience. Majors are encouraged to
work in the laboratory of a faculty member for at least two semesters
to experience the process of obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting
neuroscience data.
Students majoring in Neuroscience must complete the following courses:
- PSYC 210
- NEUR 250
- NEUR 395
- NEUR 410
- BIOL 251
- CHEM 101
- CHEM 102
- SOCS 233
And four electives from any of the following courses:
- NEUR 345
- BIOL 260
- BIOL 303
- BIOL 370
- BIOL 408
- BIOL 470
- CHEM 207
- CHEM 208
- CHEM 311
- CHEM 323
- CHEM 324
- CHEM 411
- PSYC 230
- PSYC 285
- PSYC 290
- PSYC 370
- PSYC 400
- PSYC 312
- PSYC 405
