Neuroscience

Major Requirements

The neuroscience major at Carthage 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 that align with their research interests. BIOL 171 is recommended for all students in the major.

Many students choose to combine a neuroscience major with majors or minors in other disciplines. See sample schedules.

Please note: Current students should work with their advisors and the department chair to ensure all requirements are met.


The Neuroscience Major

Required courses (take all):

PSYC 210  Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience
NEUR 250  Research Methods in Neuroscience
NEUR 395  Neuroscience II: Electrical and Chemical Properties
NEUR 410  Neuroscience III: Development and Neuroanatomy
BIOL 251  Cell and Molecular Biology
CHEM 101  General Chemistry I
CHEM 102  General Chemistry II
SOCS 233  Behavioral Research Statistics

Elective courses (take four):

NEUR 345  Contemporary Issues in Sex and Gender
BIOL 260  Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 303  Genetics
BIOL 370  Human Anatomical Systems
BIOL 408  Developmental Biology
BIOL 470  Systemic Physiology
CHEM 207  Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 208  Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 311  Biochemistry
CHEM 323  Analytical Chemistry I
CHEM 324  Analytical Chemistry II
CHEM 411  Advanced Organic Chemistry
PSYC 230  Cognition: Theories and Applications
PSYC 285  Child and Adolescent Development
PSYC 290  Experimental Psychology
PSYC 370  Thesis Development
PSYC 400  Senior Seminar
PHYS 312  Electronics
PHYS 405  Electricity and Magnetism

The photograph above is a choleratoxin-HRP labeled motorneuron.
Photo courtesy of Dr. Joe Steinmetz, Indiana University.

Academic Resources

Prospective Students

Student Voices

Neuroscience major Jamie Hamill, '11, has had valuable research experience on campus and off. Read more.

Research Opportunities

SURE

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience lets students work one-on-one with a faculty mentor.