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

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.
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.
Students will demonstrate capabilities in research design and statistical analysis as they relate to the field of Neuroscience.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral scientific presentations.
Students will demonstrate the ability to share their knowledge of Neuroscience with others in the broader, nonacademic, community.
Students will develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, ethics as they apply to both human and animal research.

General Education Requirements (30-40 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)

BIOL 118 - General Biology Laboratory I Credit(s): 1 and
BIOL 120 - General Biology Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
BIOL 117 - General Biology - Cells, Genetics, Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIOL 119 - General Biology - Diversity, Physiology, Ecology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 225 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Credit(s): 3
CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
or
CHEM 203 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 119 - Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 1
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 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 250 - Introduction to Behavioral Statistics Credit(s): 3
PSYC 251 - Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods Credit(s): 3

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

BIOL 210 - Nutrition Credit(s): 3
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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.

First Year
- Fall - 14 Credits
  - OR
- Spring - 15 Credits
  - OR
  - World Language 101 - Credit(s): 4
  - Global Society: CAI - Credit(s): 3
Second Year
- Fall - 17 Credits
  - Global Society: DPP - Credit(s): 3
  - Global Society: WCV - Credit(s): 4
  - World Language 102 - Credit(s): 4
- Spring - 15 Credits
  - OR
  - Global Society: SST - Credit(s): 3
Third Year
- Fall - 15 Credit hours
  - Global Society: CGC - Credit(s): 3
  - Elective - Credit(s): 3
- Spring - 15 Credit hours
  - Related Elective - Credit(s): 3
  - Integrative and Applied Learning - Credit(s): 3
  - Electives - Credit(s): 7
Fourth Year
- Fall - 15 Credits
  - Related Electives - Credit(s): 6
  - Electives - Credit(s): 6
- Spring - 14 Credits
  - Related Electives - Credit(s): 6
  - Electives - Credit(s): 6

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

Attributes:

Sub Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
DPP	Diversity, Pluralism, Power
WCV	World Cultures & Values
CGC	Contemporary Global Challenges
CAI	Creativity & Innovation
SST	Sustainability

Learning Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
ARTS	Arts
HUMA	Humanities
SOSC	Social Science