This interdisciplinary field explores the development, structure, and behavioral consequences of the nervous system. New research findings appear weekly about how the brain mediates behavior, thought, and feeling. The bachelor of science program, directed jointly by the psychology and biology departments, helps students understand nervous systems from a variety of scientific perspectives. Academic Program tudents who choose this Bachelor of Science major take 17 courses in addition to the usual college-wide requirements. The courses are distributed among foundation, core, and elective levels.
Foundation courses are in biology, chemistry, and psychology.
The core courses are Neurobiology, Physiological Psychology, and Advanced Neuroscience. They choose from a list of 18 specified courses, most in psychology and biology, one in philosophy, and one in chemistry. Although not required, students are encouraged to pursue independent study, advanced research, or honors in neuroscience. For students considering graduate school, a second semester of Organic Chemistry is recommended. Students who meet GPA requirements may spend two semesters working on a senior honors thesis under the guidance of a professor.