BS    Neuroscience (66–68 hours*)

This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the Family, Home, and Social Sciences College Advisement Center for information regarding requirements for admission to this major.

Major Requirements

1. Complete the following prerequisite courses:
   Biol 120.
   Chem 105.

   Students must have a minimum grade of C+ for each of the above courses before being accepted to the major. Grades will be accepted from transfer students for chemistry and introductory biology. Information regarding the average grades earned in prerequisite courses by students accepted into the major can be obtained from the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences Advisement Center.

   Complete the following:

   Biol 240, 340, 360.

   Neuro 205, 360, 460, 480, 481.

   PDBio 362.

   Complete the following:

   Chem 106, 107, 351, 352, 481.

   Complete one of the following options:

   Either Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108

   Or Phscs 121, 123, 220.

   Complete the following:

   Engl 316.

   Complete one course from the following:

   Math 119 (or 112 or 113).

   Stat 221.

   Complete at least 10 hours from three different departments from the following electives:

   Biol 220.

   Chem 482.

   InBio 370.

   Neuro 449R**.

   PDBio 363, 561, 565**, 568**.

   Psych 370***, 375, 382, 584**.

   Either Math 119

   Or Stat 221.

   Note: Students should carefully consult with the Neuroscience Center and faculty regarding which electives they should take to best support their postgraduate plans.

   **These courses require the instructor's signature before enrolling.

   ***This course is strongly recommended.

Recommended Courses

In addition to the above courses, students may find the following courses helpful (see Preprofessional Advisement Center, 3326 WSC):

StDev 139, 227, 229, 239, 329, 339 439, 399R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.