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Dec 13, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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.
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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: 67^-69
^Required Hours if CHEM 202 is used
Basic Requirements: (40 Credits)
Interdisciplinary Electives selected from the following to include (15 Credits)
- At least one BIOL course
- At least one PSYC course
- A minimum of 11 credits at the 300-level
Neuroscience Core Requirements (13 Credits)
Minimum Competency and Writing Requirement
A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses taken to satisfy the Neuroscience major. The Neuroscience writing requirement will be met through completion of PSYC 251 .
Sample Course Map
For students who Matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.
Curriculum Map
- First Year
- Fall - 14 Credits
- Spring - 15 Credits
- Second Year
- Fall - 17 Credits
- Spring - 15 Credits
- Third Year
- Fall - 15 Credit hours
- Spring - 15 Credit hours
- Fourth Year
- Fall - 15 Credits
- Spring - 14 Credits
Total Credits: 120
Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prereqisties. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.
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Sub Areas
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Definition |
DPP |
Diversity, Pluralism, Power |
WCV |
World Cultures & Values |
CGC |
Contemporary Global Challenges |
CAI |
Creativity & Innovation |
SST |
Sustainability |
Learning Areas
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Definition |
ARTS |
Arts |
HUMA |
Humanities |
SOSC |
Social Science |
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