Neuroscience Minor
Neuroscience is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the nervous system. It encompasses and combines a broad array of disciplines including biology, biochemistry, computer science, physiology, psychology, philosophy, and more. This diversity reflects the complexity of the nervous system and the challenges in understanding how nervous systems function on multiple levels underlying behavior: molecular, cellular, network, and systems. The overarching goal of the Neuroscience minor is to allow students who may be focusing their studies in a traditional discipline with certain levels of analysis to broaden their perspective and knowledge to areas outside of their primary field of study.
The minor requires the completion of a minimum of 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BIO 3200 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| PSY 3120 | Brain and Behavior | 3 |
| or PSY 3330 | Systems Neuroscience | |
| Elective courses | ||
| A minimum of three additional courses taken outside of the student’s major from the approved list of courses below. | ||
| Cellular and Molecular Courses | ||
| BIO 3070 | Genetics | 4-5 |
| BIO 4120 | Comparative Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 4690 | Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology | 3 |
| BIO 5620 | Developmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO 5660 | Neural Signaling in Health and Disease | 3 |
| BIO 5890 | Neuroplasticity | 3 |
| BIO 6055 | Biology of the Eye | 3 |
| BIO 6180 | Molecular and cellular biology of lipids | 3 |
| BIO 6690 | Special Topics in Neurobiology | 3 |
| NEU 4895 | Special Topics in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | 3 |
| NEU 5470 | Preclinical and Clinical Assessments of Neurologic Disease I | 3 |
| NEU 6470 | Preclinical and Clinical Assessments of Neurologic Disease II | 3 |
| PHY 6290 | Survey of Biophysics | 3 |
| Behavioral and Cognitive Courses | ||
| BIO 4220 | Biological Dimensions of Evolutionary Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 3550 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| NFS 5170 | Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Brain | 3 |
| NEU 4200 | Neurobiology of Addiction | 3 |
| NEU 4795 | Special Topics in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience | 3 |
| PSY 2080 | Introduction to Drugs, Behavior, and Society | 3 |
| PSY 3040 | Psychology of Perception: Fundamental Processes | 3 |
| PSY 3060 | Psychology of Learning and Memory: Fundamental Processes | 3 |
| PSY 3080 | Cognitive Psychology: Fundamental Processes | 3 |
| PSY 4140 | Hormones and Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 5040 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3 |
| PSY 5070 | Neuropharmacology | 3 |
| PSY/BIO 5080 | Cellular Basis of Animal Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 5330 | Human Neuropsychology | 3 |
| PSY 5440 | Developmental Neuropsychology | 3 |
| Philosophy Courses | ||
| PHI 2550 | Introduction to Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| PHI 2650 | Minds and Machines | 3 |
| PHI 5230 | Philosophy of Science | 4 |
| PHI 5550 | Philosophy of Mind | 4 |