The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Neurobiology degree administered by the Department of Biology focuses on the biological basis of neurological processes at the molecular and cellular level.
Neurobiology is the study of the nervous system and its role in behavior, cognition and physiology. This interdisciplinary field integrates concepts and approaches from biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, psychology and medicine. The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Neurobiology provides students with a strong foundation in the life sciences, along with core coursework and research experiences that present fundamental principles of biology through the lens of neuroscience and behavior. Graduates are well prepared for careers in the health sciences, biotechnology, education, artificial intelligence and machine learning, robotics, brain-machine interfaces, gaming and entertainment, space exploration and defense. Their training also prepares them to contribute to the emerging fields of neuroethics and neurosecurity and makes them competitive applicants for medical, professional and graduate programs.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| BIOL 111 | Introductory Biology I 1, 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 119 | Fundamentals of Chemistry I 1 | 4 |
| ENGL 104 | Composition and Rhetoric 2 | 3 |
MATH 147
| Calculus I for Biological Sciences 1
or Engineering Mathematics I | 4 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| BIOL 112 | Introductory Biology II 1, 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 120 | Fundamentals of Chemistry II 1 | 4 |
| PBSI 107 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 1 | 3-4 |
| Calculus II for Biological Sciences | |
| Engineering Mathematics II | |
| Elementary Statistical Inference | |
| 3 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 17 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| BIOL 213 | Molecular Cell Biology 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 201 | College Physics | 4 |
| 1 | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 | |
| Organic Chemistry I - Structure and Function 1 | |
| 4 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 14 |
| Spring |
|---|
PBSI 235
| Introduction to Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience 1,2
or Essential Neuroscience - From Molecules to Nervous Systems | 3 |
| PHYS 202 | College Physics | 4 |
| POLS 206 | American National Government | 3 |
| 1 | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 | |
| Organic Chemistry II - Reactivity and Applications 1 | |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 14 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| BICH 410 | Comprehensive Biochemistry I | 3 |
| STAT 312 | Statistics for Biology | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| BICH 411 | Comprehensive Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BIOL 428 | Cellular Neuroscience | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
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| BIOL 413 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 434/NRSC 434 | Regulatory and Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| BIOL 435 | Laboratory for Regulatory and Behavioral Neuroscience | 1 |
| 5 | 6 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 13 |
| Spring |
|---|
| POLS 207 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 4 | 6-7 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| | Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |
The following are CBK courses and must be completed prior to the start of 5th full semester: BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 , BIOL 213 ; PBSI 235 or VIBS 277 ; CHEM 119 , CHEM 120 , CHEM 257 or CHEM 227 and CHEM 237 , CHEM 258 or CHEM 228 and CHEM 238 ; MATH 147 , MATH 148 or STAT 201 .
Graduation requirements must include two courses in the major with the Writing Intensive (UWRT) attribute. Please see advisor for options.
