UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2002–2003
 Brigham Young University
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Neuroscience Center Office
633 WIDB, (801) 422-1218

Edwin D. Lephart, Director
785 WIDB, (801) 422-8970

College of Biology and Agriculture Advisement Center
380 WIDB, (801) 422-3042

Admission to Degree Program

The degree program in the Neuroscience Center carries special enrollment limitations. Please see the college advisement center for specific details.

The Discipline

Neuroscience is the field of study covering the development and function of the central nervous system and its connection to influencing/regulating behavior. The study of neuroscience examines topics such as neuroanatomy, neuropsychopharmacology, neurophysiology, molecular neurobiology, and neuroendocrinology. The interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience requires the tools provided by experience and training in calculus, general biology, genetics, physiology, molecular biology, chemistry (general, organic, and biochemistry), physics, psychology (hormones and behavior, memory, cognition, sensation, and perception), and research design and analysis.

The objectives for students pursuing a major in neuroscience are to (1) establish and promote an interdisciplinary education in neuroscience, (2) produce scientifically literate individuals having the ability to design, conduct, and analyze research activities, and (3) have students think critically in an integrative fashion based upon research-rich and inquiry-based academic curricula.

Career Opportunities

Neuroscience prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in graduate school or to enter into the pharmaceutical and biotechnology workforce. Neuroscience is an excellent preprofessional field of study for those interested in health professions, law, or business.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–2.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Residency 30.0
Hours needed to graduate 120.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed under the following undergraduate degree program.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Neuroscience

Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.



BS Neuroscience (66–67 hours*)

This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the Biology and Agriculture College Advisement Center for information regarding requirements for admission to this major. Premajor Program MAP

Major Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    Zool 101, 102.

  2. Complete the following:
    Biol 371, 372.
    Neuro 205, 460, 480, 481.
    Psych 370.
    Zool 373, 460.

  3. Complete the following:
    Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 481.

  4. Complete one of the following options:
    Either Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108.
    Or Phscs 121, 123, 220.

  5. Complete the following:
    Engl 316.
    Math 119.
    Stat 221.

  6. Complete one course from the following:
    Psych 575, 584, 585, 586.
    Zool 561, 565.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Neuroscience (Neuro)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

205. Neurobiology. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: neuroscience majors or pre-neuroscience majors.

The nervous system; cellular communication, neural basis of behavior, and hormonal influences.

449R. Undergraduate Research Experience. (1–3:0:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

Undergraduate research experience in neuroscience.

460. Behavioral Neuroscience. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Neuro 105; neuroscience major status.

Critical examination of anatomical, physiological, and chemical bases of behavioral expression.

480. Advanced Neuroscience. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Neuro 105; neuroscience majors only.

Principles of neural science. Structure-function relationships and integration of the nervous system.

481. Neuroscience Laboratory. (1:0:3) F, W Prerequisite: Neuro 480 or concurrent enrollment; neuroscience majors only.

Exposure to neuroanatomy and classical/modern experiments in neuroscience.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the 2002–2003 BYU Graduate Catalog.



Neuroscience Faculty

Professors

Bigler, Erin D. (1990) BS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1971, 1974.

Bloch, George J. (1989) BS, Brandeis U., 1962; MA, Claremont Graduate School, 1965; PhD, Stanford U., 1968.

Busath, David D. (1995) BA, MD, U. of Utah, 1974, 1978.

Fleming, Donovan E. (1971) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1956, 1957; PhD, Washington State U., 1962.

Porter, James P. (1998) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1976, 1978; PhD, U. of California, San Francisco, 1982.

Rhees, Reuben Ward (1973) BS, U. of Utah, 1967; PhD, Colorado State U., 1971.

Simmons, Daniel L. (1989) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1980; PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1986.

Associate Professors

Bell, John D. (1990) BS, Brigham Young U., 1982; PhD, U. of California, San Diego, 1987.

Judd, Allan M. (1991) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1973, 1978; PhD, West Virginia U., 1982.

Lephart, Edwin D. (1994) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1979, 1982; PhD, U. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, 1989.

Woodbury, Dixon J. (2001) BS, U. of Utah, 1980; PhD, U. of California, Irvine, 1986.

Assistant Professors

Flom, Ross (2001) BS, U. of Minnesota, 1992; MS, Idaho State U., 1993; PhD, U. of Minnesota, 1999.

Hedges, Dawson W. (2000) BS, Weber State Coll., 1984; MD, U. of Utah, 1988.

Hopkins, Ramona O. (1999) BS, Westminster College, 1988; MS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1992, 1996.

Stark, Michael R. (2001) BS, Brigham Young U., 1992; MS, Idaho State U., 1994; PhD, U. of California, Irvine, 1998.

Steffensen, Scott C. (2000) BS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1980, 1986.

Sudweeks, Sterling N. (2001) BS, Brigham Young U., 1992; PhD, U. of Utah, 1997.

Visiting Research Associate Professor

Manwaring, Kim H. (1999) BS, Brigham Young U., 1975; MD, U. of Washington, 1979.





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