Requirements of the Cross-Disciplinary Minor in the Neurosciences
To successfully complete the cross-disciplinary minor in neuroscience, a student must satisfy the following requirements designed to establish breadth and depth of knowledge consistent with the goals of the neuroscience minor.
- General College requirements (see "Curriculum" section)
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Must include either CHEM 101 (formerly CHEM 112) or CHEM 105. CHEM 105 is strongly recommended. [Meets Physical Science GEC requirement with a laboratory.]
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Must take PSYC 101 [Meets Behavioral Science GEC requirement]
2. All requirements in a major discipline of study
3. At least 18 semester-hours in courses approved for the neurosciences, with a grade of C or above,
including
A. Required courses: 10 semester-hours
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NEUR 201. Introduction to the Neurosciences (4S) [Meets Biological Science GEC requirement]
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NEUR 301. Seminar in the Neurosciences (1E)
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NEUR 302. Directed Research in the Neurosciences (4E) or Completion of an SMP in Neuroscience
(approval from the coordinator is required) -
NEUR 303. Advanced Seminar in the Neurosciences (1E).
B. Elective courses: 8 semester-hours of upper-division elective credits selected from the following:
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BIOL 305. Animal Behavior
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BIOL 419. Neurobiology
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BIOL 436. Comparative Animal Physiology
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BIOL 438. Cell Physiology
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CHEM 420. Biochemistry I
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CHEM 422/BIOL 424. Biochemistry II
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PSYC 312. Sensation and Perception
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PSYC 314. Drugs, Brains, and Behavior
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PSYC 422. Biological Psychology
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Upper-level Special Topics Courses in Biology, Chemistry, or Psychology specifically approved for the Neurosciences