Faculty: French (Chair), Bertholomey, Blair, Houtz, Kadmiel, Pickering, Powell, Warren

The Neuroscience major is a program in the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Area of Study. Neuroscience majors may not minor in Psychology.

Neuroscience Major Learning Outcomes

Students completing a major in Neuroscience are expected to be able to:

• PLO1: Explain terms and concepts in neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and neurochemistry, and apply those concepts to sensory and motor processing, behavior, cognition, and health.
• PLO2: Critically analyze primary literature; apply tools and methods used in neuroscience research.
• PLO3: Effectively communicate scientific research and concepts in speaking and writing; employ relevant technological skills.
• PLO4: Demonstrate how neuroscience impacts society by utilizing: creative thinking, informed discussion, problem-solving, and/or varied ways of understanding.

The Neuroscience Major

The Neuroscience major, consisting of 50-54 credits, leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. At graduation, Neuroscience majors must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the major. The calculation is based on the grades for all courses presented for the major. Only the most recent grade is considered for courses that have been repeated. A maximum of 8 transfer  credits may be counted toward the major; exceptions must be approved by the department chair.