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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 with Lab | ||
| Advanced Core | 21-22 | |
| 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 | ||
| Integrative Capstone for Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience Majors | ||
| Specialization - Must Complete One Track | 9-33 | |
Self-Directed Track (At Least 9 Credits) | ||
Psychological Science Track (At Least 12 Credits) | ||
Pre-Health Track (33 credits) | ||
| Total Credits | 104-132 | |
All majors are encouraged to work closely with their academic adviser to plan their progress through the major.
Self-Directed Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Psychology: | ||
| PS 354 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| or PS 357 | Drugs, Brain and Behavior | |
| At Least 6 Credits of Elective Exploration | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Psychological Science Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Psychology: | ||
| PS 354 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| or PS 357 | Drugs, Brain and Behavior | |
| At Least 6 Credits in PS at the 200 Level or Higher | 6 | |
| At Least 3 Credits of Elective Exploration | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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 |
| CSC 110 | Programming and Problem Solving | 3 |
| or DS 110 | Introduction to Data Science | |
| 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 |
| or PS 357 | Drugs, Brain and Behavior | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Elective Exploration Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Out: Human Form and Function,Inside Out: An Introduction to Human Form and Function | ||
| 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,Computer Architecture and Organization | ||
| 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 | ||
Any PS course at the 200 level or higher | ||
Footnotes
- 1
All students must complete the 46 credits of 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 who do not directly place into MA 141 should take MA 140.