BS in Behavioral Neuroscience
Students majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience must complete:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum 1 | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement | 3-6 | |
| Foundational Core | 25 | |
| General Biology for Majors 2 | ||
| Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics 3 | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Statistics in Psychology 4 | ||
| Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | ||
| Advanced Core | 24-25 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I | ||
or BMS 310 | Neuroanatomy | |
| Neurobiology | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Biological Psychology | ||
| Psychopathology | ||
| Research Methods in Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Preclinical Models in Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Integrative Capstone for Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience Majors | ||
| Specialization - Must Complete One Track | 9-30 | |
Self-Directed Track (At Least 9 Credits) | ||
Psychological Science Track (At Least 9 Credits) | ||
Pre-Health Track (At Least 30 Credits) | ||
| Total Credits | 107-132 | |
All majors are encouraged to work closely with their academic adviser to plan their progress through the major.
Self-Directed Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Six Credits in Advanced Psychology: | 6 | |
| Sensation and Perception | ||
or PS 357 | Drugs, Brain and Behavior | |
or PS 351 | Learning and Memory | |
| At Least 3 Credits of Elective Exploration | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Psychological Science Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Psychology: | ||
| PS 351 | Learning and Memory | 3 |
| PS 354 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| At Least 3 Credits in PS at the 200 Level or Higher | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Pre-Health Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 346 & 346L | Cell Physiology and Cell Physiology Lab | 4 |
| CHE 210 & 210L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHE 211 & 211L | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHE 315 & 315L | Biochemistry I and Biochemistry I Lab | 4 |
| MA 141 | Calculus of a Single Variable 5 | 3 |
| or MA 151 | Calculus I | |
| PHY 110 & 110L | General Physics I and General Physics I Lab | 4 |
| or PHY 121 | University Physics | |
| PHY 111 & 111L | General Physics II and General Physics II Lab | 4 |
| or PHY 122 | University Physics II | |
| PS 354 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Elective Exploration Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Physiological Diversity | ||
| Cellular Communication | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Cell Physiology | ||
| Physiological Models for Human Disease | ||
| Human Genetics | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Biomedical Basis and Experience of Human Aging | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Microbiology and Pathology | ||
| Drug Development | ||
| Pathophysiology | ||
| Toxicology | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Programming and Problem Solving | ||
| Data Structures and Abstraction | ||
| Digital Logic and Design | ||
| Algorithm Design and Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Introduction to Python | ||
| Tools for Data Science | ||
| Calculus of a Single Variable | ||
| Probability and Data Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (CSC 205) | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| University Physics | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Child Psychopathology | ||
Any PS course at the 200 level or higher | ||
Footnotes
- 1
All students must complete the 46 credits of the University Curriculum. Students in the BNS major must take MA 140, 141, or 170 to complete the major and the University Curriculum.
- 2
Students who took BIO 101 and 101L before declaring the BNS major may use these courses in lieu of BIO 150 and 150L.
- 3
Students who took BIO 102 and 102L before declaring the BNS major may use these courses in lieu of BIO 151 and 151L.
- 4
Students who took MA 275 or MA 206 before declaring the BNS major may use these courses in lieu of PS 206.
- 5
Students in the Pre-Health Track who do not directly place into MA 141 should take MA 140. Students in the Psychological Science or the Self-Directed Tracks should take MA 140, 141, or MA 170.