Neuroscience Minor

The Neuroscience minor is designed to enable students in a variety of majors to explore the important and rapidly expanding field of neuroscience. The minor enhances students’ preparation for a variety of careers and/or graduate study in neuroscience and health-related professions. Students are engaged in the study of brain science, its intersection with cognition and behavior, and its many applications to solving real-world problems.

Neuroscience Minor Requirements

Neuroscience Minor Courses

Admission Requirements

C- or higher in PSY 113 General Psychology

Total Credits: 22

Core Requirements (10 credits)

  • PSY 235 Introduction to Neuroscience (3)
  • PSY 345 Brain and Behavior (3)
  • BIOL 311 Neurobiology (4)

Electives (12 credits)

Required-Complete a minimum of 3 credits from each group:

  • Group I: Biosciences
    • BIOL 402 Principles of Animal Behavior (3)
    • BIOL 360 Cellular and Molecular Physiology (4)
  • Group II: Psychology
    • PSY 348 Cognitive Psychology (3)
    • PSY 360 Sensation and Perception (3)

Electives – Complete a minimum of 6 credits from the following:

  • BIOL 341 Genetics (4)
  • BIOL 360 Cellular and Molecular Physiology (4)
  • BIOL 365 Developmental Biology (4)
  • BIOL 402 Principles of Animal Behavior (3)
  • CHEM 400 Biochemistry I (3)
  • PSY 202 Developmental Psychology (3)
  • PSY 317 Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (3)
  • PSY 342 Learning and Memory (3)
  • PSY 348 Cognitive Psychology (3)
  • PSY 360 Sensation and Perception (3)
  • PSY 463 Advanced Psychopathology (3)

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the history, key issues, questions, and perspectives that define neuroscience.
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of basic neuroanatomy and nervous system function on a molecular, cellular and systems level.
  • Describe major areas of neuroscience with a clear understanding of the main research approaches, techniques, topics, and applications to the workforce.
  • Apply critical thinking skills to formulate novel scientific questions and incorporate the appropriate analytical research methodologies to address them.
  • Communicate effectively about neuroscience in written and oral form.
  • Develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience, and articulate contributing perspectives from psychology, biology, physiology and chemistry.
  • Evaluate the discipline of neuroscience critically within a larger cultural, socio-historical, and ethical framework.

Questions? Contact Us

Chad Duncan, PhD, MS, BA (He/Him/His)
Associate Professor
Psychology Department
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