Neuroscience, Minor (434)
Program Requirements (30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
or PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| Introduction to Biopsychology | ||
| Choose one pair of research methods courses | 4 | |
| Research Methods in Psychology and Research Methods in Psychology Laboratory | ||
| Research Methods in Psychology and Research Methods in Psychology Laboratory | ||
| Biology Prerequisite Core | 8 | |
| Biological Concepts: Cells Metabolism and Genetics and Biological Concepts: Cells, Metabolism, and Genetics Lab | ||
| Biological Concepts: Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology and Biological Concepts: Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology Lab | ||
| Upper level minor core (choose two) | 6 | |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Philosophy of Mind: Minds and Machines | ||
| Research Techniques of Neuroscience | ||
| Select 9 credit hours in electives from the following courses: (Must include at least 3 PSYS hours and 3 BIOL hours) | 9 | |
| Principles of Human and Animal Learning | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Sensory and Perceptual Systems | ||
| Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
| Psychopharmacology | ||
| Psychology of Sexuality | ||
| Evolution: Theory and Process | ||
| Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Biochemistry I | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | ||
| Systems Neuroscience | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Note: Some courses available for the minor may have additional prerequisites.