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2009-2010 University Catalog

Neuroscience, BS

Banner Code:  LA-BS-NEUR

The bachelor of science in neuroscience is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing the relationship between the biology and chemistry of the nervous system and behavior of an organism. The BS in neuroscience prepares students for graduate-level study in both medical school and doctoral and master’s-level programs in neuroscience and other health-related fields, and work in the neuroscience field.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Psychology .

For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies  chapter of the catalog.

Degree Requirements

In addition to satisfying university general education  requirements and the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, students pursuing this degree must complete the following course work.

Two foundation courses in biology (8 credits):

Two foundation courses in chemistry* (8 credits):

One foundation course in mathematics (3 or 4 credits) chosen from:

One foundation course in statistics (3 or 4 credits) chosen from:

Four foundation courses in physics (8 credits):

Three foundation courses in psychology (9 credits):

One foundation course in computer science (4 credits):

Two core courses in neuroscience (6 credits):

One required psychology lab course (1 credit):

Foundation area electives (12 credits)

  • See advisor for list of elective courses in foundation areas.

Neuroscience electives (12 credits)

  • See advisor for list of elective courses in neuroscience.

Notes:

The program requirements also meet the university general education requirements in quantitative reasoning, social and behavioral science, and natural science.

*Students intending to pursue a PhD program in neuroscience or an MD are advised to take CHEM 313 and 315 and MATH 114.

Writing-Intensive Requirement

The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above.  See advisor for list of approved writing intensive courses for neuroscience.