Neuroscience

Sample Program

There are many ways to successfully complete the neuroscience curriculum. Below are examples of two possible arrangements. Students with questions or concerns about scheduling are encouraged to meet with the undergraduate coordinator.

Example 1

 FallSpring
First YearBIO 110: Principles of Biology I
CHM 131: Chemical Concepts, Systems, & Practices I
MTH 161: Calculus I
Cluster
BIO 111/P: Principles of Biology II (with lab)
CHM 132: Chemical Concepts, Systems, & Practices II
MTH 162: Calculus II
WRT 105: Primary Writing
SophomoreNSC 201/P: Basic Neurobiology (with lab)
CHM 203 /207: Organic Chemistry I (with lab)
BIO Elective
Cluster
CHM 204/208: Organic Chemistry II (with lab)
PHY 113: General Physics I
CSC 161*: Art of Programming
Cluster
JuniorPHY 114: General Physics II
STT 212: Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences
NSC Elective
Cluster
NSC 203: Lab in Neurobiology
NSC Elective
Cluster
Research or Free Elective
SeniorBIO Elective
NSC 301: Senior Seminar
Research or Free Elective
Cluster
BIO Elective
NSC Elective
Research or Free Elective
Free Elective

Example 2

 FallSpring
First YearBIO 110: Principles of Biology I
CHM 131: Chemical Concepts, Systems, & Practices I
WRT 105: Primary Writing
Cluster
BIO 111/P: Principles of Biology II (with lab)
CHM 132: Chemical Concepts, Systems, & Practices II
MTH 161: Calculus I
Cluster
SophomoreNSC 201/P: Basic Neurobiology (with lab)
CHM 203 /207: Organic Chemistry I (with lab)
MTH 162: Calculus II
Cluster
CHM 204/208: Organic Chemistry II (with lab)
PHY 113: General Physics I
STT 212: Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences
Cluster
JuniorPHY 114: General Physics II
BIO Elective
NSC Elective
Cluster
NSC 203: Lab in Neurobiology
BIO Elective
Cluster
CSC 161*: Art of Programming
SeniorNSC Elective
BIO Elective
Research or Free Elective
Free Elective
NSC 302: Senior Seminar
NSC Elective
Research or Free Elective
Free Elective

* While computer programming is not a requirement of the Neuroscience major, students who are interested in NSC research or graduate programs are strongly recommended to take at least one semester of programming such as CSC 161 (Art of Programming), CSC 160 (Engineering Computing), or CSC 171 (Science of Programming).