Neuroscience Minor

The Neuroscience minor is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program that examines the relationship between the mind, brain, and behavior. Students will learn about the brain and behavior at the level of the molecule, cell, and individual. Skills and knowledge learned through completion of this minor will benefit those who pursue careers related to biomedical and/or pharmaceutical research, medicine, veterinary medicine, and neuropsychology.

Requirements (19-22 Credits)

PSY 100 General Psychology 3 credit hours
PSY 307 Cognitive Psychology 3 credit hours
BIO 142 Molecules, Genes and Cells 4 credit hours
OR
BIO 150 Introduction to Molecular Biology 4 credit hours
BIO 151 Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab 0 credit hours
PSY 210 Fundamentals of Biopsychology 3 credit hours
OR
BIO 220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours
BIO 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 0 credit hours

Minor Electives

Students must complete 6-8 credits of the following:

BIO 306 Animal Behavior 4 credit hours
BIO 308 Animal Physiology 4 credit hours
BIO 332 Developmental Biology 4 credit hours
BIO 360 Neurobiology 4 credit hours
HSC 320 Exploring Neuroscience: An Interdisciplinary Approach 3 credit hours
PHL 346 Bioethics 3 credit hours
PSY 309 Learning and Memory 3 credit hours
PSY 310 Brain and Behavior 3 credit hours