Curriculum | BS in Behavioral Neuroscience

BS in Behavioral Neuroscience Curriculum

Our behavioral neuroscience curriculum integrates essential knowledge of psychology, neuroscience, biology and other natural sciences with marketable skills such as data analysis and critical thinking while giving you the flexibility to customize your schedule based on your needs. Below are the course requirements for the Behavioral Neuroscience program, and an example of what your academic experience might be.

BS in Behavioral Neuroscience

Students majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience must complete:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Curriculum ¹		46
Modern Language Requirement		3-6
Foundational Core ²
PS 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
PS 206	Introduction to Statistics in Psychology	3
PS 307	Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology with Lab	4
BIO 150 & 150L	General Biology for Majors and General Biology for Majors Laboratory	4
BIO 151 & 151L	Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics and Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics Lab	4
CHE 110 & 110L	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab	4
CHE 111 & 111L	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab	4
MA 140	Pre-Calculus	3
Advanced Core ²
PS 233	Cognitive Psychology	3
PS 252	Physiological Psychology	3
PS 272	Abnormal Psychology	3
BIO 211 & 211L	Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I	4
or BMS 310	Neuroanatomy
PS 353	Research Methods in Behavioral Neuroscience	3
PS 401	Integrative Capstone for Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience Majors	3
Specialization - Must Complete One Track ²
Self-Directed Track		12-13
Psychological Science Track		15-16
Pre-Health Track		36

All majors are encouraged to work closely with their academic adviser to plan their progress through the major.

Self-Directed Track

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Additional Psychology - Complete 9 Credits
PS 357	Drugs, Brain and Behavior	3
or PS 354	Sensation and Perception
Any 200- or 300-Level PS Course		3
Any 200- or 300-Level PS Course		3
Additional Perspectives - Complete 3 Credits
DS 110	Introduction to Data Science	3
or CSC 110	Programming and Problem Solving
or PHY 110	General Physics I
Recommended Exploration - Complete 3 Credits
PS 354	Sensation and Perception	3
or PS 357	Drugs, Brain and Behavior
or PS 236	Child and Adolescent Development
or BIO 329	Neurobiology
or BMS 318	Pathophysiology
or CHE 210	Organic Chemistry I
or DS 110	Introduction to Data Science
or DS 201	Introduction to Python
or DS 215	Communicating with Data
or DS 310	Algorithms for Data Science
or CSC 110	Programming and Problem Solving
or CSC 111	Data Structures and Abstraction
or BIO 205	Bioethics
or PL 102	Introduction to Ethics
or PL 222	Bioethics
or PL 237	Philosophy of Mind
or MA 141	Calculus of a Single Variable
or MA 170	Probability and Data Analysis
Elective Exploration - Complete 3 Credits
PS 236	Child and Adolescent Development (or Any 200- or 300-Level PS Course)	3
or PS 354	Sensation and Perception
or PS 357	Drugs, Brain and Behavior
or PS 372	Child Psychopathology
or BIO 329	Neurobiology
or BIO 240	Cellular Communication
or BIO 346	Cell Physiology
or BIO 282	Genetics
or BIO 202	Inside Out: An Introduction to Human Form and Function
or BIO 225	Physiological Diversity
or BIO 317	Developmental Biology
or BIO 375	Physiological Models for Human Disease
or BIO 382	Human Genetics
or BIO 471	Molecular Genetics
or BMS 200	Biomedical Basis and Experience of Human Aging
or BMS 213	Microbiology and Pathology
or BMS 276	Drug Development
or BMS 318	Pathophysiology
or BMS 325	Toxicology
or BMS 330	Endocrinology
or BMS 370	General Microbiology
or CHE 210	Organic Chemistry I
or CHE 211	Organic Chemistry II
or DS 110	Introduction to Data Science
or DS 201	Introduction to Python
or DS 215	Communicating with Data
or DS 300	Tools for Data Science
or DS 310	Algorithms for Data Science
or CSC 110	Programming and Problem Solving
or CSC 111	Data Structures and Abstraction
or CSC 205	Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (MA 205)
or CSC 210	Computer Architecture and Organization
or CSC 215	Algorithm Design and Analysis
or BIO 205	Bioethics
or PL 102	Introduction to Ethics
or PL 222	Bioethics
or PL 237	Philosophy of Mind
or MA 141	Calculus of a Single Variable
or MA 170	Probability and Data Analysis

Psychological Science Track

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Additional Psychology - Complete 9 Credits
PS 357	Drugs, Brain and Behavior	3
or PS 354	Sensation and Perception
Any 200- or 300-Level PS Course		3
Any 200- or 300-Level PS Course		3
Additional Perspectives - Complete 3 Credits
PHY 110 & 110L	General Physics I and General Physics I Lab	4
CSC 110	Programming and Problem Solving	3
DS 110	Introduction to Data Science	3
Recommended Exploration - Complete 3 Credits
PS 354	Sensation and Perception	3
or PS 357	Drugs, Brain and Behavior
or PS 236	Child and Adolescent Development
or BIO 329	Neurobiology
or BMS 318	Pathophysiology
or CHE 210	Organic Chemistry I
or DS 110	Introduction to Data Science
or DS 201	Introduction to Python
or DS 215	Communicating with Data
or DS 310	Algorithms for Data Science
or CSC 110	Programming and Problem Solving
or CSC 111	Data Structures and Abstraction
or BIO 205	Bioethics
or PL 102	Introduction to Ethics
or PL 222	Bioethics
or PL 237	Philosophy of Mind

Pre-Health Track

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
MA 141	Calculus of a Single Variable ³	3
or MA 151	Calculus I
PS 357	Drugs, Brain and Behavior	3
BIO 329	Neurobiology	3
BIO 346 & 346L	Cell Physiology and Cell Physiology Lab	4
CHE 210 & 210L	Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab	4
CHE 211 & 211L	Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab	4
CHE 315 & 315L	Biochemistry I and Biochemistry I Lab	4
PHY 110 & 110L	General Physics I and General Physics I Lab	4
or PHY 121	University Physics
PHY 111 & 111L	General Physics II and General Physics II Lab	4
or PHY 122	University Physics II
CSC 110	Programming and Problem Solving	3
or DS 110	Introduction to Data Science

Footnotes

¹: All students must complete the 46 credits of the University Curriculum.
²: Some of these courses can fulfill the University Curriculum requirements.
³: Students who do not directly place into MA 141 should take MA 140.

Self-Directed Track or Psychological Science Track

Shown below is one of many possible paths through the curriculum. Each student’s individual academic plan is crafted in consultation with their academic adviser.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
FIRST YEAR
Milestones: Earn 30 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher, and meet with your adviser at least once a semester.
Fall Semester
BIO 150 & 150L	General Biology for Majors and General Biology for Majors Laboratory	4
CHE 110 & 110L	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab	4
EN 101	Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing	3
FYS 101	First-Year Seminar	3
Spring Semester
BIO 151 & 151L	Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics and Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics Lab	4
CHE 111 & 111L	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab	4
EN 102	Academic Writing and Research	3
PS 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
SECOND YEAR
Milestones: Earn 60 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Meet with your adviser at least once per semester to discuss academic, experiential learning, career and co-curricular opportunities.
Fall Semester
BIO 211 & 211L	Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I	4
MA 140	Pre-Calculus	3
PS 252	Physiological Psychology	3
Language at the 101 level		3
University Curriculum course		3
Spring Semester
PS 206	Introduction to Statistics in Psychology	3
PS 272	Abnormal Psychology	3
Additional Perspective Course		3
Language at the 102 level (satisfies CAS language requirement)		3
University Curriculum course		3
THIRD YEAR
Milestones: Earn 90 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Meet with your adviser at least once per semester. Participate in study abroad, complete internship or research opportunities.
Fall Semester
PS 307	Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology with Lab	4
PS 233	Cognitive Psychology	3
University Curriculum course		3
Recommended Exploration		3
Open Elective		3
Spring Semester
Self-Directed Track: Adv Psychobiology or Psychological Science Track: Adv Psychology		3
Self-Directed Track: Elective Exploration or Psychological Science Track: Any PS200- or PS300-level Course		3
University Curriculum course		3
University Curriculum course		3
Open Elective		3
FOURTH YEAR
Milestones: Earn 120 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Complete possible minor or double major and prepare for graduation.
Fall Semester
PS 353	Research Methods in Behavioral Neuroscience	3
Psychological Science Track: Any PS200- or PS300-level Course		3
University Curriculum course		3
Open Elective		1-3
Open Elective		1-3
Spring Semester
PS 401	Integrative Capstone for Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience Majors	3
University Curriculum course		3
Open Electives		1-3
Open Elective		1-3
Open Elective		1-3
Total Credits		110-120

Pre-Health Track

Shown below is one of many possible paths through the curriculum. Each student’s individual academic plan is crafted in consultation with their academic adviser.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
FIRST YEAR
Milestones: Earn 30 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher, and meet with your adviser at least once a semester.
Fall Semester
BIO 150 & 150L	General Biology for Majors and General Biology for Majors Laboratory	4
CHE 110 & 110L	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab	4
EN 101	Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing	3
FYS 101	First-Year Seminar	3
PS 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
Spring Semester
BIO 151 & 151L	Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics and Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics Lab	4
CHE 111 & 111L	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab	4
EN 102	Academic Writing and Research	3
MA 140	Pre-Calculus	3
Language at the 101 level		3
SECOND YEAR
Milestones: Earn 60 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Meet with your adviser at least once per semester to discuss academic, experiential learning, career, and co-curricular opportunities.
Fall Semester
BIO 211 & 211L	Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I	4
CHE 210 & 210L	Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab	4
MA 141	Calculus of a Single Variable	3
PS 252	Physiological Psychology	3
Language at the 102 level (satisfies CAS language requirement)		3
Spring Semester
BIO 212 & 212L	Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab	4
CHE 211 & 211L	Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab	4
PS 206	Introduction to Statistics in Psychology	3
PS 272	Abnormal Psychology	3
SO 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
THIRD YEAR
Milestones: Earn 90 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Meet with your adviser at least once per semester. Participate in study abroad, complete internship or research opportunities.
Fall Semester
PS 307	Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology with Lab	4
PS 233	Cognitive Psychology	3
PHY 110 & 110L	General Physics I and General Physics I Lab	4
University Curriculum course		3
Spring Semester
PHY 111 & 111L	General Physics II and General Physics II Lab	4
CHE 315 & 315L	Biochemistry I and Biochemistry I Lab	4
University Curriculum course		3
University Curriculum course		3
FOURTH YEAR
Milestones: Earn 120 credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Complete possible minor or double major and prepare for graduation.
Fall Semester
PS 353	Research Methods in Behavioral Neuroscience	3
PS 354	Sensation and Perception	3
BIO 346 & 346L	Cell Physiology and Cell Physiology Lab	4
DS 110	Introduction to Data Science	3
University Curriculum course		3
Spring Semester
PS 357	Drugs, Brain and Behavior	3
PS 401	Integrative Capstone for Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience Majors	3
BIO 329	Neurobiology	3
University Curriculum course		3
Open Electives		3-4
Total Credits		127-128

BS in Behavioral Neuroscience Curriculum

BS in Behavioral Neuroscience

BS in Behavioral Neuroscience

Self-Directed Track

Psychological Science Track

Pre-Health Track

Footnotes

Self-Directed Track or Psychological Science Track

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

Pre-Health Track

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BS in Behavioral Neuroscience Curriculum

BS in Behavioral Neuroscience

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Self-Directed Track

Psychological Science Track

Pre-Health Track

Footnotes

Self-Directed Track or Psychological Science Track

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

Pre-Health Track

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

THIRD YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

Contact Admissions

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