Minor Requirements
The requirements for a minor in neuroscience are 24 credits:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience Courses | ||
| NEU 109 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 4 |
| NEU/BIOL 400 | Neurobiology | 4 |
| or PSYC 319 | Behavioral Neuroscience | |
| NEU/CHEM 475 | Neurochemistry | 4 |
| or PSYC 324 | Drugs and Behavior | |
| CHEM 142 | Survey of Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| or CHEM 373 | Biochemistry I | |
| Select 4 additional credits; at least one course from the following: | 4 | |
| Physical Neuroscience | ||
| Human Neuropsychology | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Neurochemistry | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Perception | ||
| Drugs and Behavior | ||
| Cognitive Psychology 1 | ||
| Select 4 additional credits; at least one course from the following: | 4 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Histology 2 | ||
| Animal Behavior 2 | ||
| Immunology and Parasitology | ||
| Embryology 2 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- 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 neuroscience minor can be completed in 24 credits; however depending on course selection and the student's major(s) and/or additional minors, it may take up to 52 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 programs:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 330 | Analytical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 373 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 374 | Biochemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 315 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 316 | Applied Statistical Models | 4 |
| PHYS 112 | General College Physics II | 4 |