Neuroscience and Behavior (BS)

Program Requirements:

Majors must complete nine core courses plus five track-specific courses spread throughout their four years.

9 Core Courses

BIOL 113	General Biology	4
	OR
BIOL 115	Advanced General Biology	4
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychological Science	4
CHEM 111	Introduction to Chemistry: Inorganic	4
	OR
CHEM 113	Principles of Chemistry	4
	OR
CHEM 115	Advanced General Chemistry	4
MATH 118	Introductory Statistics	4
	OR
MATH 227	Intermediate Statistics: Design & Analysis	4
	OR
MATH 229	Regression Models	4
PSYC 201	Biological Psychology	4
PSYC 203	Research Methods in Psychology	4
	One additional 200-level or higher Biology course
PHIL 237	Philosophy of Mind	4
NB 347	Seminar in Neuroscience	4

MATH 227, MATH 229: if a student places out of MATH 118

CHEM 111, CHEM 113, CHEM 115: see note**

PHIL 237: PHIL prerequisite waived for Neuroscience and Behavior majors

NB 347: Capstone

5 Courses for the Neurobiology track:

CHEM 112	Introduction to Chemistry: Organic	4
	OR
CHEM 224	Organic Chemistry I	4
BIOL 225	Cell Biology	4
BIOL 334	Neurobiology	4
BIOL 337	Molecular Biology	4
BIOL 350	Independent Laboratory Research	4
	OR
BIOL 370	Internship	Variable

BIOL 370: 4 credits

BIOL 334, BIOL 337: Please note these courses are offered every other year. Take care to plan course sequence accordingly.

CHEM 112, CHEM 224: see note**

5 Courses for the Cognitive Behavioral track:

BIOL 342

Behavioral Biology

4

One Psychology course chosen from the Basic Processes

PSYC 243	Cognitive Psychology	4
PSYC 244	Drugs and Behavior	4
PSYC 245	Learning and Conditioning	4
PSYC 247	Sensation and Perception	4

One Upper Level Research course

PSYC 301	Research in Biopsychology	4
PSYC 303	Research in Cognitive Processes	4
PSYC 304	Research in Personality	4

Two additional courses from the Neuroscience List (see below).

Courses cannot double-count for both this requirement and other core/track requirements.

Neuroscience List

PSYC 231	Abnormal Psychology	4
PSYC 232	Health Psychology	4
PSYC 243	Cognitive Psychology	4
PSYC 244	Drugs and Behavior	4
PSYC 245	Learning and Conditioning	4
PSYC 247	Sensation and Perception	4
PSYC 301	Research in Biopsychology	4
PSYC 303	Research in Cognitive Processes	4
MATH 227	Intermediate Statistics: Design & Analysis	4
MATH 229	Regression Models	4
CS 112	Introduction to Computer Science	4
IT 225	Health Informatics	4
BIOL 222	Animal Physiology	4
BIOL 225	Cell Biology	4
BIOL 231	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIOL 246	Foundations of Exercise and Health	4
BIOL 334	Neurobiology	4
BIOL 335	Developmental Biology	4
BIOL 336	Genetics	4
CHEM 112	Introduction to Chemistry: Organic	4
	OR
CHEM 224	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 223	Introduction to Biochemistry	4
CHEM 225	Organic Chemistry II	4
NUTR 111	Fundamentals of Nutrition Science	4
	OR
NUTR 112	Introduction to Nutrition Science	4
PHIL 136	Philosophy of Human Nature	4
SOCI 241	Health, Illness & Society	4

Independent Learning in Neuroscience and Behavior

Independent learning experiences enrich a student’s education in Neuroscience & Behavior and can distinguish a student’s qualifications when applying for employment and admission to graduate school. Students in the Neurobiology track are required to complete at least one semester of BIOL 350 Independent Laboratory Research or BIOL 370 Internship. However, Neuroscience & Behavior majors in both tracks are strongly encouraged to speak with their advisors about integrating one or more of the following into their plan of study:

BIOL 350	Independent Laboratory Research	4
BIOL 370	Internship	Variable
BIOL 355	Thesis	4
PSYC 350	Independent Study	4
PSYC 380	Fieldwork in a Psychological Setting	Variable
PSYC 355	Thesis	8
PSYC 381	Thesis in Psychology	4

BIOL 350, BIOL 370: the two-semester 8-credit sequence

PSYC 380: a two-semester 8-credit course. Must apply in spring before senior year.

** Chemistry requirements for the major include one introductory semester; which course depends on placement exam results (CHEM 111, CHEM 113, or CHEM 115). The Neurobiology track requires one additional semester of organic chemistry, typically CHEM 112. (Please note, if you are completing premedical requirements you need one introductory course plus: CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis and CHEM 224 & CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry I & II).

In all cases, students should make arrangements for independent learning with their Neuroscience and Behavior advisor and/or the course instructor before the end of their junior year.