Neuroscience Major: Clinical Health Neuroscience Concentration, B.S.
B.S. degree
Neuroscience is the study of the structure and function of the nervous system and addresses questions spanning from the cellular and molecular level to cognition and behavior. This multidisciplinary major integrates courses in biology, chemistry, health sciences, and psychology. The Clinical Health Neuroscience concentration prepares students to pursue post-graduate careers in psychology or health professions.
Program Requirements
Neuroscience Core Courses (14 hours)
| BIO 487/PSY 487 | Recent Advances in Neuroscience Seminar | 2(2-0) |
| BIO 591 | Neurophysiology | 3(3-0) |
| NSC 301 | Cell and Molecular Neuroscience | 3(3-0) |
| NSC 302 | Foundations of Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 588 | Functional Neuroanatomy | 3(3-0) |
Required Courses I (9 hours)
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 211QR | Introduction to Psychological Statistics | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 387 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3(3-0) |
Required Courses II 3-4 hours
Select one of the following:
Required Courses III (4 hours)
Select one of the following:
Other Requirements I: General Chemistry (8 hours)
Select one of the following options:
Option A (5 hours)
| CHM 120 | Survey of Chemistry | 4(4-0) |
| CHM 127 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory | 1(0-2) |
Option B (8 hours)
Notes:
- Students selecting Option A in Other Requirements I must select Option A in Other Requirements II.
- Students selecting Option B in Other Requirements I may select any option in Other Requirements II.
Other Requirements II: Organic Chemistry (4-8 hours)
Select one of the following options:
Option A (4 hours)
| CHM 342 | Survey of Organic Chemistry | 4(3-3) |
Option B (8 hours)
| CHM 343 | Organic Chemistry I: Foundations | 4(4-0) |
| CHM 348 | Organic Chemistry II: Bioorganic | 2(2-0) |
| CHM 349 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2(0-6) |
Notes:
- Students selecting Option A in Other Requirements II must select Option A in Other Requirements III.
- Students selecting Option B in Other Requirements II may select any option in Other Requirements III.
Other Requirements III: Biochemistry (3-6 hours)
Select one of the following options:
Option A (3 hours)
| CHM 421 | Introductory Biochemistry for Health Sciences | 3(3-0) |
Option B (3 hours)
| CHM 520 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3(3-0) |
Option C (6 hours)
Electives (12 hours)
Students are encouraged to consult with a neuroscience advisor to select the appropriate courses for their intended career path.
Select from the following:
| BIO 208 | Microbiology | 4(3-3) |
| BIO 315 | Human Genetics | 3(3-0) |
| BIO 318 | Introduction to Animal Behavior | 3(3-0) |
| BIO 403WI | Undergraduate Research | 3-4(Spec) |
| HON 499 | Senior Project | 3-6(Spec) |
| HSC 214 | Human Anatomy | 4(3-3) |
| HSC 235 | Psychoactive Drugs | 3(3-0) |
| HSC 308 | Physiology of Sport and Exercise | 3(3-0) |
| HSC 411 | Pathophysiology | 3(3-0) |
| NSC 397 | Special Topics in Neuroscience | 1-4(Spec) |
| NSC 496 | Neuroscience Directed Research | 1-6(Spec) |
| NSC 497 | Special Topics in Neuroscience | 1-4(Spec) |
| NSC 501 | Principles of Neuroscience I | 4(4-0) |
| NSC 502 | Principles of Neuroscience II | 4(4-0) |
| NSC 597 | Special Topics in Neuroscience | 1-4(Spec) |
| PSY 220 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 225/PHL 225 | Foundations of Cognitive Science | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 250 | Abnormal Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 382 | Perception | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 383 | Learning and Memory | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 384 | Behavior Analysis | 3(2-2) |
| PSY 496 | Directed Research | 1-6(Spec) |
| PSY 509 | Behavioral Pharmacology | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 584 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 589 | Cognitive Psychology | 3(3-0) |
Total: 54-65 semester hours