The Concentration

The neuroscience concentration is neither a major nor a minor, but an interdisciplinary program in which most of the course requirements are derived from the current course offerings in biology, chemistry, psychology, and anthropology. Specifically, this concentration involves three types of course requirements: required neuroscience courses, required basic science courses, and selected advance science courses. For a student to have a neuroscience concentration listed on his or her transcript, a minimum of 4 units is required. Obviously, many of these courses could also count toward a major in biology, chemistry, psychology, or anthropology.

Required Neuroscience Courses: 1 unit

NEUR 112 (.5 unit) Introduction to Neuroscience
This course also serves in lieu of PSYC 101 for all advanced psychology courses that are listed in the neuroscience curriculum. This multidisciplinary, introductory course is offered during the first semester.

NEUR 471 (.5 unit) Current Research Topics in Neuroscience
This culminating seminar for juniors and seniors is offered first semester for students who intend to fulfill the requirements for the concentration.

Required Basic Science Courses: 2 units minimum

BIOL 113 From Cell to Organism and BIOL 114 Genetics and Development of Organisms
CHEM 109 Neurochemistry (or
CHEM 121 and 124/125 or
CHEM 122 and 124/125)
PSYC 305 Physiological Psychology

Selected Advanced Science Courses: 1 unit selected from the following:

Biology Courses
BIOL 243 Comparative Animal Physiology
BIOL 261 Animal Behavior
BIOL 263 Molecular Biology and Genomics
BIOL 321 Developmental Biology
BIOL 358 Neurobiology
BIOL 366 Cell Physiology

Chemistry Courses
CHEM 231, 232 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHEM 256 Biochemistry
CHEM 341 Instrumental Analysis

Psychology Courses
PSYC 301 Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 302 Comparative Psychology
PSYC 303 Psychology of Learning and Motivation
PSYC 304 Neuropsychology
PSYC 307 Sensation and Perception
PSYC 347 Psychopharmacology

Anthropology Courses
ANTH 111 Human Origins
ANTH 321 Evolution and Human Evolution