Concentration Requirements

Students interested in neuroscience may choose to pursue a concentration in the field.  The requirements for the Neuroscience concentration are as follows:

I. Required Prerequisites
Bio 101: The Cell
Psych 101: Introductory Psychology

II. Required Core Courses
Neuro 201: Neuroscience
Neuro 401: Topics in Neuroscience

III. Electives
Three electives are required. At least one must be from Group A and at least one must be from Group B.  The third elective may come from either Group A or Group B or the student may wish to petition the advisory committee to substitute a related course.

Students can check with the program chair to determine whether courses not listed here might count as electives.

* The Degree with Honors
The degree with honors in neuroscience provides students with the opportunity to undertake an original research project under the supervision of one or more of the neuroscience faculty. In addition to completing the requirements of the Neuroscience Program, candidates for an honors degree must enroll in Neuroscience 493-W031-494 and write a thesis based on an original research project. Presentation of a thesis, however, should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a degree with honors.  Students interested in pursuing a degree with honors should contact the Neuroscience Advisory Committee in the spring of their junior year.