Major Requirements
The requirements for a major in neuroscience are 37 credits:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience Courses | ||
| NEU 109 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 4 |
| NEU/CHEM 475 | Neurochemistry | 4 |
| NEU/BIOL 400 | Neurobiology | 4 |
| CHEM 142 | Survey of Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| or CHEM 373 | Biochemistry I | |
| MATH 205 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or PSYC 230 | Statistics and Psychology Measurement | |
| NEU 406 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Neuropsychology | ||
| Select one of the following course options: | 4 | |
| Drugs and Behavior | ||
| Human Neuropsychology | ||
| Perception | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Neuroscience Electives | ||
| Select 4 credits from the following neuroscience electives: | 4 | |
| Physical Neuroscience | ||
| Human Neuropsychology | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Perception | ||
| Drugs and Behavior | ||
| Cognitive Psychology 1 | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 8 credits from the following (at least 4 credits must be in a lab science): | 8 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Histology 2 | ||
| Animal Behavior 2 | ||
| Immunology and Parasitology | ||
| Advanced Cell Biology | ||
| Integrated Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Advanced Topics in Genetics | ||
| Research Seminar (with approval, topic rotates) | ||
| Analytical Chemistry I | ||
| Biochemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Data Analytics | ||
| Data Mining | ||
| Probability and Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Applied Statistical Models | ||
| Learning and Behavior 1 | ||
| Health Psychology 1 | ||
| Psychopathology 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 37 | |
- 1
PSYC 111 Introductory Psychology or equivalent is a prerequisite.
- 2
NEU 109 Introduction to Neuroscience and junior or senior standing may be used as the prerequisite.
The following courses are recommended but not required:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 121 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 222 | Genetics and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 127 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 128 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 121 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 111 | General College Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 112 | General College Physics II | 4 |
| PSYC 111 | Introductory Psychology | 4 |
The neuroscience major can be completed in 39 credits; however depending on course selection and whether a student chooses to double major or complete a minor in a related program, it may take up to 71 credits. To have flexibility in course selection, it is recommended that students take BIOL 121 and PSYC 111, which are prerequisite courses for many of the elective course options. Advisors and students are encouraged to review the policies about unique credits required for majors and minors as detailed in the requirements for majors and minors. Students pursuing a major in neuroscience are encouraged to contact the chair of the neuroscience program early in their studies to discuss the complexity of the program.
The following courses have prerequisites offered in complementary majors:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 222 | Genetics and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 306 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 352 | Immunology and Parasitology | 4 |
| BIOL 406 | Advanced Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 411 | Integrated Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 412 | Integrated Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 416 | Advanced Topics in Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 497 | Research Seminar | 4 |
| CHEM 128 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 330 | Analytical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 373 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 374 | Biochemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 431 | Analytical Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 315 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 316 | Applied Statistical Models | 4 |
| DATA 316 | Applied Statistical Models | 4 |
| PHYS 112 | General College Physics II | 4 |
Degree and Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program-specific requirements listed above, all students must complete the graduation requirements specified for their degree. See the Degree and Graduation Requirements section for more information.