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Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience combines psychology, biology and chemistry to illuminate the biological basis of human action, while allowing students to develop skills that are useful in careers ranging from doctor, scientist, or veterinarian to occupational therapist and bioinformatics.
Whether your goal is to work in a hospital, biotechnology firm or government agency, the B.S. in Neuroscience will place you at the threshold of a field that promises to provide innovative solutions to some of the most pressing human health concerns of modern times.
Degree Requirements
General
Complete 120 total credit hours, with at least 30 at the 300-400 (upper division) level, with a program cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
General Education Requirements
Complete the University General Education curriculum requirements.
Math Requirement
MATH-M 122 College Algebra - 3 credit hours
Psychology Core
| Dept. | Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
| PSY-P | 101 | Introductory Psychology I* | 3 | C- |
| PSY-P | 102 | Introductory Psychology II | 3 | C- |
| PSY-P | 341 | Research Methods and Statistics I | 3 | C- |
| PSY-P | 342 | Research Methods and Statistics II* | 3 | C- |
| PSY-B | 452 | Seminar in Psychology (Capstone Course) | 3 | C- |
| PSY-P | 199 | Planning Your Psychology Career | 1 | C- |
| PSY-P | 326 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 | C- |
| PSY-P | 407 | Drugs and the Nervous System | 3 | C- |
| COAS-S | 154 | Pathways* | 1 | C- |
PSY-P 341 and PSY-P 342 must be taken in consecutive semesters.
Advanced Neuroscience Courses (select 3 credit hours):
| Dept. | Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
| PSY-P | 329 | Sensation and Perception | 3 | C- |
| PSY-P | 335 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 | C- |
| PSY-P | 411 | Neural Bases of Learning and Memory | 3 | C- |
| PSY-P | 417 | Animal Behavior | 3 | C- |
| PSY-P | 461 | Human Memory | 3 | C- |
| PSY-P | 408 | Brain and Cognition | 3 | C- |
| PSY-P | 493 | Neuroscience Independent Research Course | 1-6 | C- |
| COAS-S | 399 | Neuroscience Internship | 1-6 | C- |
Natural Science Courses (10 credit hours)
| Dept. | Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
| CHEM-C | 101 | Elementary Chemistry I* | 3 | C- |
| CHEM-C | 121 | Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I* | 2 | C- |
| BIOL-L | 101 | Introduction to the Biological Sciences | 5 | C- |
Philosophy (select 3 credit hours)
| Dept. | Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
| PHIL-P | 393 | Bioethics | 3 | C- |
| PHIL-P | 360 | Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind | 3 | C- |
Additional Natural Science (select 2 options)
| Dept. | Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
|
BIOL-L and BIOL-L |
211 and 323 |
Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology Lab |
6 | C- |
|
BIOL-L and
|
311 and 319 |
Genetics and Genetics Laboratory |
6 | C- |
| PHSL-P | 215 | Basic Mammalian Physiology | 5 | C- |
| AHLT-M | 350 | Medical Sciences for Health Information - I Pharmacology | 3 | C- |
|
PHSL-P and PHSL-P |
416 and 418 |
Comparative Animal Physiology and Lab in Comparaitve Animal Physiology |
5 | C- |
|
CHEM-C and CHEM-C |
102 and 122 |
Elementary Chemistry II and Elementary Chemistry II Laboratory |
5 | C- |
| PHYS-P | 100 | Physics in the Modern World | 5 | C- |
|
PHYS-P |
105 | Basic Physics of Sound | 3 | C- |
| PHYS-P | 120 | Energy and Technology | 3 | C- |
| PHYS-P | 201 | General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound | 5 | C- |
*Fulfills Campus-wide General Education Requirement