See Also: BS in Neuroscience

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will:

• Have a fluent knowledge of the basic terminology and concepts underlying the study of complex behavior, neurobiology, and cognitive neuroscience.
• Be able to critically evaluate and apply the core experimental methods and analyses used in the study of complex behavior, neurobiology, and cognitive neuroscience.
• Access, understand and apply the primary neuroscientific literature with attention to both major open theoretical questions and recent empirical findings.
• Formulate in both written and oral form a complex and persuasive cognitive neuroscientific idea based on rational argument and prior evidence.

Curriculum

Total number of credits required: 60 - 65

Four introductory natural science courses, two in biology (8 credits) and two more in mathematics (6 credits):

Two courses in analytical methods (6 credits) from the following:

*Or equivalent

Three gateway courses (9-10 credits) that introduce the core concepts, from the following:

Six intermediate breadth courses (18 credits), which must include 2 courses from each of the following groups:

Cellular/Molecular/Systems Neuroscience

Cognitive Neuroscience

Cognitive Science

One course of research laboratory experience (3-4 credits):

1 Semester of Guided or Independent Research in ANTH, BISC, CHEM, PHIL, PSYC, or SPHR*

* Only available to students with a 3.5 in major GPA or higher and/or the permission of the instructor.

Four advanced content electives (12 credits), chosen from the following:

* When applicable and with director permission