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. BIO 1100 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 follow the printed version of the College Catalog, and work with their advisors and the department chair to ensure all requirements are met.

The Neuroscience Major

Required courses (take all):

PYC 2100 Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience
NEU 2500 Research Methods in Neuroscience
NEU 3950 Neuroscience II: Electrical and Chemical Properties
NEU 4100 Neuroscience III: Development and Neuroanatomy
BIO 2300 Cell and Molecular Biology
CHM 1010 General Chemistry I
CHM 1020 General Chemistry II
SSC 2330 Behavioral Research Statistics

Elective courses (take four):

NEU 3450 Contemporary Issues in Sex and Gender
BIO 1040 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIO 2400 Genetics
BIO 3300 Human Anatomical Systems
BIO 4310 Developmental Biology
BIO 3310 Systemic Physiology
CHM 2070 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 2080 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 3010 Biochemistry
CHM 3230 Analytical Chemistry I
CHM 3240 Analytical Chemistry II
CHM 4070 Advanced Organic Chemistry
PYC 2300 Cognition: Theories and Applications
PYC 2850 Child and Adolescent Development
PYC 2900 Experimental Psychology
PYC 3700 Thesis Development
PYC 4000 Senior Seminar
PHY 3120 Electronics
PHY 4300 Electricity and Magnetism

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

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"I think the department's strength is that they are able to provide the undergraduate student with experience in research projects that are typically only available at a graduate level."

— Jamie Hamill, '11, Kenosah, Wis.

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