The neuroscience major at Carthage reflects the interdisciplinary focus of the field. Required courses in the areas of biology, psychology, and chemistry provide a solid foundation for understanding the methods and principles of the natural and social sciences.

The major also provides an opportunity for students to choose elective courses in the above areas. Students interested in the molecular and cellular function of the nervous system are encouraged to take electives in biology. Students interested in the behavioral correlates of nervous system function are encouraged to take electives in psychological science. Students interested in the chemical properties of the nervous system are encouraged to take electives in chemistry. BIO 1100 and BIO 1120 are recommended for all students in the major.

The neuroscience major provides both a breadth of understanding in basic scientific principles and depth of understanding in the emerging area of nervous system research, preparing students for graduate school and career opportunities in a diverse range of scientific research and medical/therapeutic fields.

Practical, hands-on research experience is an important component for understanding the discipline of neuroscience. Majors are encouraged to work in the laboratory of a faculty member for at least two semesters to experience the process of obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting neuroscience data.

Many students choose to combine a neuroscience major with majors or minors in other disciplines. See sample schedules.

Current students: You should follow theofficial College Catalog from the year you entered Carthageand work with your advisors and the department chair to ensure all requirements are met.

Students majoring in Neuroscience must complete the following courses:

CHM 1010General Chemistry I (4 cr.)CHM 1020General Chemistry II (4 cr.)NEU 2100Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience (4 cr.)BIO 2300Cell Biology (4 cr.)SSC 2330Behavioral Research Statistics (4 cr.)NEU 2500 Neuroscience Research Menthods and Statistical Analysis (4 cr.)NEU 3950Neuroscience II: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (4 cr.)NEU 4000 Senior Thesis in Neuroscience (4 cr.)NEU 4100Neuroscience III: Neuroanatomy and Physiology (4 cr.)

And three (4cr) electives from any of the following courses:

BIO 2400Genetics (4 cr.)BIO 3300Human Anatomical Systems (4 cr.)BIO 3310Systemic Physiology (4 cr.)BIO 4310Developmental Biology (4 cr.)CHM 2070Organic Chemistry I (4 cr.)CHM 2080Organic Chemistry II (4 cr.)CHM 3010Biochemistry (4 cr.)CHM 3230Analytical Chemistry I (4 cr.)CHM 3240Analytical Chemistry II (4 cr.)CHM 4070Advanced Organic Chemistry (4 cr.)PHY 3120Electronics (4 cr.)PHY 4300Electricity and Magnetism (4 cr.)PYC 2150 Sensation and Perception (4 cr.)PYC 2300 Cognitive Psychology (4 cr.)PYC 2850 Child and Adolescent Development (4 cr.)NEU 4900 Research in Neuroscience (1-4 cr.)

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