BS in Neuroscience

Program Overview

The BS in Neuroscience program at this institution requires 120 semester hours, including core courses in life sciences, mathematics, chemistry, neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology. Students must also complete electives in related fields and demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language. The program provides a comprehensive foundation in the scientific study of the brain and nervous system, preparing graduates for careers in research, healthcare, or further education.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Content and Structure:

• 120 semester hours
• General Education Requirements:
Students must fulfill general education requirements in Writing-in-the-Discipline, Exploring World Cultures, Creative Arts, Understanding the Past, US Society, and Quantitative Reasoning.
• Core Requirements:
The program comprises a set of required courses encompassing:
• Life Sciences:
Biology of Cells and Organisms, Biology of Populations and Communities, Genetics, Cell Biology, The Biology of the Brain (or Behavioral Neuroscience).
• Mathematics:
Calculus for the Life Sciences (or Calculus I).
• Chemistry:
General Chemistry or Honors and Majors General and Analytical Chemistry sequence, Organic Chemistry of Biological Systems (or Structure and Function), and Synthesis Techniques Laboratory.
• Neuroscience Core:
Neuroscience I, Neuroscience II, and a laboratory course from a selection.
• Philosophy:
Introduction to Psychology, Philosophy of Psychology, and a choice from a list of advanced philosophy courses.
• Psychology:
Introduction to Research in Psychology, Statistical Methods in Behavioral Science, and a choice from a list of advanced psychology courses.
• Electives:
Students must complete nine semester hours in advanced-level courses in biological sciences, chemistry, philosophy, psychology, or physics, chosen in consultation with an advisor. However, it lists all the required and elective courses with their titles and credit hours.