Behavioral Neuroscience, BA

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Combined major offered by the Department of Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Biology, College of Sciences and Technology.

108-109 credits

Introduction

This interdisciplinary program provides students with the specialized preparation and technological sophistication critical for success in a variety of graduate-training programs, including neurosciences, psychology, pharmacology, mental health, and neurobiology; and health care, including medicine and dentistry. For those students who do not anticipate pursuing post-graduate education, the degree program provides an excellent platform for entry-level positions in such areas as biomedical research and the pharmaceutical industry.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements

Required Supporting Courses 24 credits
❑ MATH 114 - Precalculus I
❑ CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
❑ CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
❑ CHEM 123 - General Chemistry III
❑ CHEM 251 - Elementary Organic Chemistry or equivalent
Required Biology Courses 26 credits
❑ BIOL 204 - Introduction to Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity
❑ BIOL 205 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
❑ BIOL 206 - Introduction to Organismal Biology
❑ BIOL 321 - Genetics
❑ BIOL 323 - Cell and Molecular Biology
❑ BIOL 432 - Evolutionary Biology
Required Psychology Courses 39 credits
❑ PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology
❑ PSY 220 - Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience
❑ PSY 301 - Overview of Research Methods
❑ PSY 303 - Research Methods and Statistical Analysis: Experimental Approaches
❑ PSY 319 - Cognitive Neuroscience
❑ PSY 320 - Topics in Behavioral Neuroscience
❑ PSY 323 - Psychopharmacology
❑ PSY 328 - Techniques in Behavioral Neuroscience
Required Biology or Psychology Courses 4-5 credits
❑ One course from:
BIOL 410 - Animal Behavior
PSY 321 - Learning
PSY 324 - Comparative Psychology
Electives under advisement 15 credits
❑ BIOL 322 - Genetics Lab
❑ BIOL 324 - Methods in Molecular Biology
❑ BIOL 325 - Ecology
❑ BIOL 410 - Animal Behavior
❑ BIOL 445
❑ BIOL 467 - Comparative Vertebrate Physiology
❑ BIOL 468 - Comparative Vertebrate Physiology Laboratory
❑ BIOL 471 - Biochemistry I
❑ BIOL 472 - Biochemistry II
❑ BIOL 476 - The Structural Basis of Membrane Transport Proteins
❑ BIOL 482 - Developmental Biology of Animals
❑ BIOL 484 - Cell and Developmental Biology Laboratory
❑ BIOL 497
❑ One course from:
BIOL 300
BIOL 395 - Biology Research Participation
BIOL 400
BIOL 494 - Biology Research
BIOL 495 - Research Communication
❑ CHEM 375 - Elements of Biochemistry
❑ PSY 210 - Cognition
❑ PSY 302 - Research Methods and Statistical Analysis: Correlational Approaches
❑ PSY 310 - Sensation and Perception
❑ PSY 322 - Motivation
❑ PSY 327 - Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
❑ PSY 410 - Seminar in Cognitive Neuroscience
❑ PSY 420 - Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience
❑ PSY 421 - Seminar in Learning
❑ PSY 422 - Seminar in Motivation
❑ PSY 424 - Seminar in Comparative Psychology
❑ PSY 428 - Advanced Techniques in Behavioral Neuroscience
❑ One course from:
PSY 300
PSY 400

Additional Information

A maximum combined total of 10 credits in PSY 300, 400 or BIOL 300, 395, 400, 494, 495 can be applied to the major.

Faculty Advisors: Biology: Roger Anderson, Heather Van Epps, Jose Serrano-Moreno; Psychology: Janet Finlay, Jeffrey Grimm, Kelly Jantzen, Mike Mana, Jacqueline Rose

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements (GURS)
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement