Neuroscience, Minor (434)
Program Requirements (21 hours)
The minor in Neuroscience offers students the opportunity to study the intersection of brain and behavior in a manner that incorporates tools and perspectives from the psychological and biological sciences, and related disciplines. This minor will be an attractive option for students who are:
- Planning to pursue advanced study in any of several fields related to neuroscience, including psychology, biology, medicine, counseling, or social work or
- Seeking relevant training for jobs related to the assessment, rehabilitation, and treatment of brain damage, brain diseases, and addiction.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYS 360 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| BIOL 335 | Neurobiology | 3 |
| Select 15 credit hours in electives from the following courses: | 15 | |
| Principles of Human and Animal Learning | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Sensory and Perceptual Systems | ||
| Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
| Evolutionary Psychology | ||
| Psychopharmacology | ||
| Psychology of Sexuality | ||
| Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology | ||
| Histology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Biochemistry I | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Philosophy of Mind: Minds and Machines | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Note: Students must choose at least 1 course from Biology and Psychological Sciences. Students must take PSYS 100 or PSYS 160 and BIOL 120/BIOL 121 prior to beginning their coursework in the minor (some courses available for the minor may have additional prerequisites).