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DePaul University
Chicago , United States
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Biology | Psychology
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Program Overview

Neuroscience Program

The Neuroscience program at DePaul University offers a comprehensive curriculum that explores the structure and function of the nervous system, as well as the latest advances in the field. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of neuroscience, including the anatomical, cellular, and molecular mechanisms of neuronal function.


Course Descriptions

The program includes a range of courses that cover various aspects of neuroscience, including:


  • NEU 201: Introduction to Neuroscience: This course introduces the structure and function of the nervous system, as well as approaches to study and model it.
  • NEU 228: Neuroethics: This course examines moral standards and issues that arise in the practice of neuroscience.
  • NEU 256: Introduction to Computational Neuroscience: This course provides an introduction to basic computational methods for understanding what nervous systems do and how they function.
  • NEU 301: Research Methods in Neuroscience: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how questions are answered in neuroscience by exploring experimental designs used in neuroscience research.
  • NEU 310: Seminar in Neuropsychopharmacology: This course covers how substances from the outside world affect the brain and behavior by reviewing primary research literature.
  • NEU 339: Cellular Neurobiology: This course examines the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuronal function and the changes that occur in processes such as learning and memory.
  • NEU 380: Special Topic in Neuroscience: This course is a lecture and discussion-based course focused on a particular topic in neuroscience.
  • NEU 390: Neuroscience Capstone: This course is a liberal studies course for seniors concluding their neuroscience major, examining one topic in neuroscience from multiple viewpoints.
  • NEU 399: Independent Study in Neuroscience: This course allows students to conduct experimental and/or library independent study of a topic in neuroscience.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Each course has specific prerequisites and requirements, including:


  • A grade of C- or better in certain courses
  • Instructor consent
  • Junior or senior standing
  • Status as a neuroscience major

Program Details

The Neuroscience program at DePaul University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of neuroscience. The program includes a range of courses that cover various aspects of neuroscience, from the structure and function of the nervous system to the latest advances in the field. Students in the program will gain a strong foundation in the principles of neuroscience and be prepared for a range of career opportunities in the field.


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