Program Requirements

Hours: 91 - 92 Hours

Required Courses

BIO 111Principles of Biology I (4) N

BIO 111APrinciples of Biology I (LAB) (0) N

BIO 240Neuroscience Seminar (2)

CHE 111General Chemistry I (3) N

CHE 111AGeneral Chem I (LAB) (1) N

CHE 112General Chemistry II (3) N

CHE 112AGeneral Chemistry II LAB (1) N

CHE 211Organic Chemistry I (3) N

CHE 211AOrganic Chem I (LAB) (1) N

CHE 212Organic Chemistry II (3) N

CHE 212AOrganic Chemistry II (LAB) (1) N

PHY 201General Physics I (3) N

PHY 201AGen Physics I (LAB) (1) N

PHY 202General Physics II (3) N

PHY 202AGen Physics II (LAB) (1) N

PSY 103Introduction to Psychology (3) S

PSY 208Social Psychology (3) S

PSY 210Sensation and Perception (3) S

PSY 310Cognition & Memory (3) S

PSY 340Abnormal Psychology (3) S

PSY 375Research I (4)

PSY 376Research II (3)

These courses are required of the major and satisfy core curriculum requirements

MTH 176Stats I With SPSS (3) MA

MTH 191Calculus I (3) MA

PHI 205Philosophy of Mind (3) P

Plus 4 of the following biology courses, 2 of which must be 300 level courses (4 credits each):

BIO 203/203A Embryology (pre-req BIO 111 or BIO 131 or BIO 197/198) (4) N

BIO 218/218A Animal Behavior (pre-req BIO 111 or BIO 131 or BIO 101) (4) N

BIO 310/310A Cell (pre-req BIO 111,CHE 111/112 and CHE 211/212 or CHE 207) (4) N

BIO 320/320A Genetics (pre-req BIO 111, CHE 111/112 and CHE 211/212) (4) N

BIO 314 Psychopharmacology (prereq BIO 131) (3) N

BIO 330/330A Evolution (prereq BIO 111/112) (4) N

Psychology Track Required Courses

BIO 131Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) N

PSY 360Biological Psychology (4) S

PSY 400Senior Thesis (3)

PSY 405Behavioral Sciences Capstone (3) CAP

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the neuroscience major will be able to:

  • demonstrate and apply an appropriate knowledge of the terms, concepts, and theories relative to the biological sciences.
  • undertake advanced work in industry, secondary education, graduate or professional school.
  • be competitive and marketable in a chosen field.
  • demonstrate the critical thinking, communication, and research skills needed to excel, particularly in the use of the scientific method to investigate problems and synthesize results in written and oral presentations.