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2016-2017 University Catalog
Neuroscience, BS
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Banner Code: LA-BS-NEUR
Web: psychology.gmu.edu
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department: Psychology
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.
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see Academic Policies .
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Foundation courses (41-44 credits)
Two courses in biology (7-8 credits)
Students must earn a minimum grade of 1.67 (C-) in each of these courses. One course chosen from:
The course chosen to fulfill this requirement cannot be applied to the 24 credits of approved neuroscience electives. Four courses in chemistry (8 credits)
One course in mathematics (3 or 4 credits) chosen from:
Students intending to pursue a doctorate in neuroscience or a medical degree are advised to take MATH 114. One course in statistics (3 or 4 credits) chosen from:
Four courses in physics (8 credits)
Students should take one of the following sequences: Three courses in psychology (9 credits)
Students must earn a minimum grade of 1.67 (C-) in each of these courses. Transfer students who have earned transfer credit for PSYC 372 may substitute this course for PSYC 375.
One course in computer science (3 credits)
Two core courses in neuroscience (6 credits)
Students must earn a minimum grade of 1.67 (C-) in each of these courses. One course in technical writing (3 credits) chosen from:
Students must earn a minimum grade of 1.67 (C-) in this course. One required psychology lab course (1 credit)
Students must earn a minimum grade of 1.67 (C-) in this course. Electives (24 credits)
Students should consult with an advisor to choose appropriate elective courses, which must be approved by the director of the program. A sample of possible electives is given below. Students may apply no more than 6 credits of courses with a grade of D to this requirement.
Students intending to pursue a doctorate in neuroscience or a medical degree are advised to take CHEM 313 and CHEM 315 .
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. Students majoring in neuroscience may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing NEUR 410 or NEUR 411 . Mason Core (40 credits)
Note: some Mason Core requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed above. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisors to ensure they fulfill all remaining Mason Core requirements.
Expand each item below for a link to specific course lists for each category.
Foundation Requirements (15-19 credits)
Core Requirements (22 credits)
Synthesis/Capstone Requirement (minimum 3 credits)
Electives
Any remaining credits may be completed with elective courses to bring the degree total to 120.
Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits
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