Neuroscience, B.S.

Basic Requirements (44 Credit Hours)

• BIOL 116 - N/General Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 2
• BIOL 117 - General Biology: Cells, Genetics, Evolution Credit(s): 3
• BIOL 119 - General Biology: Diversity, Physiology, Ecology Credit(s): 3

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• BIOL 222 - Genetics Credit(s): 3

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• BIOL 223 - Genetics Laboratory Credit(s): 1

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• CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3

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• CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3

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• CHEM 203 - N/Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 4

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• CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 2

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• CHEM 119 - N/Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 2

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• CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3

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• CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3

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• CHEM 223 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 2

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• CHEM 224 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 4

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• CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2

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• MATH 112 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4

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• MATH 221 - R/Calculus I Credit(s): 4

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• PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSYC 250 - R/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 Credit Hours)

1. At least one BIOL course
2. At least one PSYC course
3. A minimum of 8 credits at the 300-level

• BIOL 250 - R/Biological Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
• 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 375 - Cellular Neurobiology Credit(s): 3
• BIOL 390 - Molecular Techniques Credit(s): 2
• BIOL 392 - Genome Analysis Credit(s): 2
• BIOL 394 - Neurobiology Techniques 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 115 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
• PSYC 220 - Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
• PSYC 260 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSYC 307 - Sensation and Perception 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 357 - Behavior Genetics Credit(s): 3
• PSYC 366 - Developmental Psychopathology Credit(s): 3

Neuroscience Core Requirements (10 Credit Hours)

• 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 399 - Directed Study Credit(s): 1-4
• NEUR 310 - Neuroscience Seminar Credit(s): 1

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 .

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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