Neuroscience, B.S.

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The Neuroscience Program is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for graduate study, medical school, and careers focused on Neuroscience research. This program emphasizes basic research methods and the practical application of those methods to the process of scientific discovery.

Cannot be used as a second major with Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Psychology.

Program Learning Outcomes

1) Students will develop an understanding of general principles from the field of Neuroscience including, but not limited to: neuroanatomy,
neurophysiology, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology and brain anatomy.
2) Students will develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, how behavioral and cognitive neuroscience research is applied to both
normal and abnormal human behavior and cognition.
3) Students will demonstrate capabilities in research design and statistical analysis as they relate to the field of Neuroscience.
4) Students will demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral scientific presentations.
5) Students will demonstrate the ability to share their knowledge of Neuroscience with others in the broader, nonacademic, community.
6) Students will develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, ethics as they apply to both human and animal research.

General Education Requirements (30-46 Credits)

Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Total Credits Required to Complete the Major: 70

Basic Requirements: (43 Credits)

BIOL 116 - N/General Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 2
BIOL 117 - General Biology: Cells, Genetics, Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIOL 119 - N/General Biology: Diversity, Physiology, Ecology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 222 - Genetics Credit(s): 3
CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
or
CHEM 203 - N/Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 119 - N/Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 2
CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
or
CHEM 223 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 224 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
MATH 112 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4 or
MATH 221 - R/Calculus I Credit(s): 4
PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 250 - R/Introduction to Behavioral Statistics Credit(s): 3
PSYC 233 - Introduction to Biological Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 251 - Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods Credit(s): 3

Interdisciplinary Electives selected from the following to include (17 Credits)

At least one BIOL course
At least one PSYC course
A minimum of 13 credits at the 300-level

BIOL 223 - Genetics Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BIOL 271 - Heredity Credit(s): 3
BIOL 281 - Introduction to Research Credit(s): 1
BIOL 300 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 301 - Laboratory in Cell Biology Credit(s): 1
BIOL 304 - Biotechnology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 322 - Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 335 - Foundations of Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
BIOL 338 - Animal Behavior Credit(s): 3
BIOL 350 - Foundations of Biostatistics Credit(s): 3
BIOL 365 - Anatomy & Physiology I Credit(s): 4
BIOL 366 - Anatomy & Physiology II Credit(s): 4
BIOL 390 - Molecular Techniques Credit(s): 2
BIOL 392 - Genome Analysis Credit(s): 2
CHEM 300 - Principles of Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 315 - Bioorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MATH 228 - Calculus II for Biologists Credit(s): 4
PHYS 113 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 114 - N/Physics I Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 115 - N/General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 116 - N/Physics II Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 124 - N/Analytical Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 125 - N/Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 126 - N/Analytical Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PSYC 220 - Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
PSYC 225 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 260 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 307 - Sensation and Perception Credit(s): 3
PSYC 331 - The Neural and Chemical Basis of Behavior: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3
PSYC 332 - Human Neuropsychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 335 - Behavioral Pharmacology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 338 - Animal Behavior Credit(s): 3
PSYC 340 - Psychology of Learning Credit(s): 3
PSYC 357 - Behavior Genetics Credit(s): 3
PSYC 366 - Developmental Psychopathology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 383 - Advanced Cognitive Psychology: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3

Neuroscience Core Requirements (10 Credits)

NEUR 205 - Neuroscience Technology Laboratory Credit(s): 1
NEUR 206 - Neuroscience Practical Laboratory Credit(s): 2
NEUR 215 - Applications in Neuroscience Credit(s): 2
NEUR 310 - Neuroscience Seminar Credit(s): 1
NEUR 399 - Directed Study Credit(s): 1-4 (4 Credits required)

Minimum Competency and Writing Requirement

A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses taken to satisfy the Neurosciencemajor. The Neuroscience writing requirement will be met through completion of PSYC 251 .

Outline/Advising Guide

First Year

Fall (14-15 Credit Hours)

CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 or
CHEM 203 - N/Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 119 - N/Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 2
BIOL 117 - General Biology: Cells, Genetics, Evolution Credit(s): 3
PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology Credit(s): 3
INTD 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3

Spring (14-15 Credit Hours)

CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
or
CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 and
CHEM 223 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 119 - N/General Biology: Diversity, Physiology, Ecology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 116 - N/General Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 2
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3
F/ Credit(s): 3

Second Year

Fall (16-17 Credit Hours)

CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 or
CHEM 224 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
HUMN 220 - W/H/Western Humanities I Credit(s): 4 or
HUMN 221 - W/H/Western Humanities II Credit(s): 4
PSYC 250 - R/Introduction to Behavioral Statistics Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3
S/ Credit(s): 3

Spring (15 Credit Hours)

CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 or
Elective Credit(s): 3
MATH 112 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4 or
MATH 221 - R/Calculus I Credit(s): 4
CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
PSYC 251 - Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3

Third Year

Fall (15 Credit Hours)

PSYC 233 - Introduction to Biological Psychology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 222 - Genetics Credit(s): 3
NEUR 205 - Neuroscience Technology Laboratory Credit(s): 1
NEUR 215 - Applications in Neuroscience Credit(s): 2
U/ Credit(s): 3
F/ Credit(s): 3

Spring (14 Credit Hours)

NEUR 206 - Neuroscience Practical Laboratory Credit(s): 2
S/ Credit(s): 3
M/ Credit(s): 3
Related elective Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3

Fourth Year

Fall (16 Credit Hours)

NEUR 310 - Neuroscience Seminar Credit(s): 1
NEUR 399 - Directed Study Credit(s): 1-4 (Taken for three credits)
Related elective Credits(s): 3
Related elective Credits(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3

Spring (13-15 Credit Hours)

NEUR 399 - Directed Study Credit(s): 1-4 (Taken for one credit)
Related elective Credits(s): 3
Related elective Credits(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3-4
Elective Credit(s): 3-4

Total Credits: 120

Note: Where no prerequisites apply, some variation in the order or semester in which courses are taken is possible.
Students should consult their academic advisors for additional information