Neuroscience Minor
The Neuroscience minor is designed for the student interested in exploring the brain, nervous system and behavior. It is geared toward students planning on pursuing graduate study in Biology, Psychology or Neuroscience or for those with a serious interest in the field. Since graduate programs in neuroscience vary from school to school, this minor will not necessarily meet all entrance requirements. Students are advised to check with the requirements of the individual graduate program. The minor is designed to complement any major.
Prerequisite Courses
Students not majoring in Biology or Nursing who are interested in the Neuroscience minor complete the following three prerequisite courses (10 credits):
Code | Title | Credits |
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BIO-110 | Human Biology: Physiology and Health | 3 |
BIO-220 | Cell Biology and Chemistry | 4 |
PSY-100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Students majoring in Biology complete the following three prerequisite courses (11 credits):
Code | Title | Credits |
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BIO-111 | General Biology I | 4 |
BIO-112 | General Biology II | 4 |
PSY-100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Students majoring in Nursing complete the following three prerequisite courses (11 credits):
Code | Title | Credits |
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BIO-105 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
BIO-106 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
PSY-100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Students completing a minor in Neuroscience take a minimum of 10 courses (including the prerequisites) (29–32 credits).
Required courses for the minor
Code | Title | Credits |
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BIO-284 | Hormones & Behavior | 3 |
or BIO-262 | Animal Behavior | |
BIO-425 | Neuroscience | 3 |
BIO-426 | Experiments in Neuroscience | 1 |
PSY-320 | Psychology of Learning and Behavior | 3 |
PSY-350 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
Select at least two electives from the following: | 6-8 | |
Pharmacology and Toxicology | ||
Human Physiology | ||
Undergraduate Research | ||
Cognitive Psychology | ||
Total Credits | 19-21 |