Neuroscience, B.A. - Course Requirements
Course Requirements
The successful student will be able to:
- Evaluate the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings represented in the general content domains of psychology, biology, and neuroscience.
- Apply basic research methods in psychology and biology and neuroscience, including research design, data analysis, interpretation, and scientific writing.
- Analyze of the interaction between social and biological factors that influence behavior and health. Analyze the principles of neural science from molecular, mechanistic, biological systems, and bio-behavioral interactions.
Requirements
- Core Curriculum: BA Requirements - 45 Credits
Concentration
Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
BIOL 120, 121 | Biological Principles I, II | 4, 4 |
BIOL 207, 208 | Anatomy and Physiology I, II | 4, 4 |
BIOL 211 | Cell Biology | 4 |
BIOL 304 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
CHEM 120, 121 | Chemistry Principles I, II | 4, 4 |
PSYC 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 206 or 208 | Child and Adolescent Development or Lifespan Development | 3 |
PSYC 305 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 311 | Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
PSYC 323 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
PSYC 331 or 333 | Sensation and Perception or Learning | 3 |
PSYC 350 | Internship I | 3 |
Five (5) Electives in Natural Science or Psychology at the 300 or 400 level or Physics | 15 | |
Free Elective Courses - Two (2) | 6 | |
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of a comprehensive exam in both Psychology and Biology.
- Continuation in the major requires a GPA of 2.5 in all completed science courses.
- At least 9 credits in 300/400-level in Psychology, Physics, or the Natural sciences offerings must be completed in the school to meet degree requirements.