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Major: Behavioral Neuroscience, B.S. (2099), 45 Credits

General Education: 42 Credits; Major: 45 Credits; Elective Credits: 30 Credits

Learning Goals for the Major in Behavioral Neuroscience

After completing the major in Behavioral Neuroscience students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the biological bases of behavior on both the micro (e.g. neurocellular, neurophysiological, and neurochemical) and macro (e.g. central and peripheral nervous system) level.
  • Integrate and apply neuroscientific principles to current social, psychological and biological conditions.
  • Actively participate in the neuroscientific community by applying their knowledge of distinct research methods to design or participate in investigative studies.
  • Analyze and interpret current literature (including primary and peer-reviewed journal articles) related to specific neuroscience topics using critical thinking skills.
  • Clearly and effectively articulate neuroscientific principles in written and oral form.

Required Courses: (39 credits)

BIOL 220GENERAL BIOLOGY I
BIOL 222GENERAL BIOLOGY II
BIOL 240CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOL
BIOL 335DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROBIOLOGY
CHEM 103PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY
CHEM 348DRUGS AND THE BRAIN
 
MATH 224STATISTICS
OR
PSYCH 229STATIST FOR BEHAV & SOC SCI
 
PSYCH 102GEN PSYCH:PHYS & COGN PROCESS
PSYCH 241PERCEPTION
PSYCH 333BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
NEU 497RESEARCH (CAPSTONE)

Two of the following courses: (6 credits)

AIP 319ACOUSTIC SENSATIONS
BIOL 234HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
BIOL 425GENETICS
PSYCH 359COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCH 363ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCH 379ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
SPCH 316PSYCHOLINGUISTICS

NEU 497: Please note all Capstone (Research/Internship)must be pre-approved by the Major Coordinator and Division Chair.