The Neuroscience minor is designed to enable students in a variety of majors to explore the important and rapidly expanding field of neuroscience. The minor enhances students’ preparation for a variety of careers and/or graduate study in neuroscience and health-related professions. Students are engaged in the study of brain science, its intersection with cognition and behavior, and its many applications to solving real-world problems.

Neuroscience Minor Requirements

Neuroscience Minor Courses

Admission Requirements

C- or higher in PSY 113 General Psychology

Total Credits: 32

Core Requirements (10 credits)

• PSY 235 Introduction to Neuroscience (3)
• PSY 345 Brain and Behavior (3)
• BIOL 311 Neurobiology (4)

Electives (12 credits)

Required-Complete a minimum of 3 credits from each group:

• Group I: Biosciences
  • BIOL 402 Principles of Animal Behavior (3)
  • BIOL 360 Cellular and Molecular Physiology (4)
• Group II: Psychology
  • PSY 348 Cognitive Psychology (3)
  • PSY 360 Sensation and Perception (3)

Electives – Complete a minimum of 6 credits from the following:

• BIOL 341 Genetics (4)
• BIOL 360 Cellular and Molecular Physiology (4)
• BIOL 365 Developmental Biology (4)
• BIOL 402 Principles of Animal Behavior (3)
• CHEM 400 Biochemistry I (3)
• PSY 202 Developmental Psychology (3)
• PSY 317 Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (3)
• PSY 342 Learning and Memory (3)
• PSY 348 Cognitive Psychology (3)
• PSY 360 Sensation and Perception (3)
• PSY 463 Advanced Psychopathology (3)

Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the history, key issues, questions, and perspectives that define neuroscience.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of basic neuroanatomy and nervous system function on a molecular, cellular and systems level.
• Describe major areas of neuroscience with a clear understanding of the main research approaches, techniques, topics, and applications to the workforce.
• Apply critical thinking skills to formulate novel scientific questions and incorporate the appropriate analytical research methodologies to address them.
• Communicate effectively about neuroscience in written and oral form.
• Develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience, and articulate contributing perspectives from psychology, biology, physiology and chemistry.
• Evaluate the discipline of neuroscience critically within a larger cultural, socio-historical, and ethical framework.

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