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.

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

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.