Program Overview

Academic Program Guide

The Academic Program Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the university's programs, including the Cell and Molecular Neuroscience major.

Neuroscience: Cell and Molecular Neuroscience

The Cell and Molecular Neuroscience major offers focused study of the development, anatomy, and physiology of the brain. Broadly multi-disciplinary, the principles of Neuroscience are derived from Biology and Psychology, with essential foundations in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics.

Program Description

The curriculum offers students the opportunity to synthesize knowledge across the natural and social sciences – exploring the elaborate chains of causality that lead from molecules to behavior, as well as the dramatic impact exerted by social, personal, and environmental influences on dynamic patterns of human thought and emotion. Students are encouraged to work in Neuroscience research labs and participate in Program in Neuroscience professional development and public outreach activities.

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete a series of courses, including:

• ENC1101 Freshman Composition
• MAC1105 College Algebra (or higher mathematics)
• BSC2010/L Biological Science I and Lab
• PSY2012 General Psychology
• ENC2135 Research, Genre, and Context
• MAC1140 Pre-Calculus Algebra
• BSC2011/L Biological Science II with Lab
• STA2122 Intro to Applied Statistics
• CHM1045/L General Chemistry I and Lab
• MAC1114 Analytic Trigonometry
• CHM1046/L General Chemistry II and Lab
• PSB4400 Neuroscience Methods
• PSY Elective
• MAC2311 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
• CHM2210 Organic Chemistry I
• PSY3213C Research Methods
• Core History
• PSB3004C Physiological Psychology with Lab
• CHM2211 Organic Chemistry II
• BIO Elective
• Oral Communication Competency
• PHY2053C College Physics A with Lab
• PCB3134 Cell Structure and Function
• BIO Elective
• Foreign Language

Milestones

The program has several milestones that students must complete to stay on track, including:

• Complete ENC1101 (≥ C minus)
• Complete (or waive) MAC1105 (≥ C minus)
• Complete ENC2135 (≥ C minus)
• Complete MAC1140 (≥ C minus)
• Complete BSC2010/L or CHM1045/L (≥ C minus) in each
• Complete MAC1114 (≥ C minus)
• Complete STA2122 (≥ C minus)
• Complete BSC2010/L (≥ C minus) in each
• Complete CHM1045/L (≥ C minus) in each
• Complete MAC2311 (≥ C minus)
• Complete BSC2011/L (≥ C minus) in each
• Complete CHM1046/L (≥ C minus) in each
• Complete PSY2012 (≥ C minus)
• Complete PSY3213C (≥ C minus)
• Complete PSB4400 (≥ C minus)
• Civic Literacy requirement
• Complete CHM2210 or PHY2053C (≥ C minus)
• Complete PCB3134 (≥ C minus)
• Complete PSB3400C (≥ C minus)
• Begin Foreign Language
• Complete a Pre-Graduation Check
• Apply for Graduation in the first two weeks

Employment Information

The program prepares students for a variety of STEM-related careers, including:

• Medical Technician
• Clinical Research Associate
• EEG Technologist
• Forensic Science Technician
• Science Writer
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist
• Health Educator
• Substance Abuse Counselor
• Psychiatric Technician
• Nurse Practitioner
• Neuroimaging Technician
• Physician's Assistant
• Applied Behavior Analyst
• Anesthesiologist Assistant
• Genetic Counselor
• Epidemiologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Biostatistician
• Orthotist/Prosthetist
• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Physical Therapist
• Food Scientist
• Audiologist
• Optometrist
• Research Scientist
• College or University Professor
• Medical Doctor
• Pharmacist
• Dentist
• Veterinarian
• Bioethicist
• Biomedical Engineer
• Computational Scientist

Representative Employers

Graduates of the program can find employment in various industries, including:

• Educational Institutions
• Consulting Firms
• Research Institutions
• Biotechnology Companies
• Publishers
• Biomedical Products Manufacturers
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Health Care Providers
• Medical Laboratories
• Museums
• Zoos
• Aquaria
• Federal and State Agencies
• Non-profit Organizations