Neuroscience Courses
Students majoring in Neuroscience complete a common core program, a sequence of four electives determined in consultation with an adviser in Neuroscience, and a one- or two-semester thesis on a topic related to the four-course sequence.
Neuroscience Senior Thesis
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Common Core Courses
First Tier (10 courses)
- Introductory Biology. Two semesters:
- Biology 43L-44L JS or equivalent, or
- AISS 1a,b and 2a,b)
- Basic Principles of Chemistry. Two semesters:
- Chemistry 14L-15L JS or equivalent, or
- AISS 1a,b and 2a,b)
- Foundations of Neuroscience (Neuro 95 JT or approved substitute)
- Neuroscience 2: Systems: Biology 149 JS
- Neuroscience 1: Cell, Molecular: Biology 161L JS
Second Tier (Select 3 from the following:)
- General Physics: two semesters of Physics 30L-31L JS or 33L-34L JS or equivalent or AISS 1a,b and 2a,b)
- Mathematics: Math 31 (Calculus II), statistics (Biology 175 JS or Psychology 91 PZ, 103 SC or 109 CM), or approved equivalent
- Computer Science: Biology 133L, Physics 100, or approved equivalent
- Research Methods: Psychology 92 PZ, 104/104L SC, 110 CM, 111L CM or approved equivalent
Current Course Offerings
This course listing is updated for the current semester.
