Interdisciplinary Minor in Neuroscience

The interdisciplinary field of neuroscience is one of the most exciting and rapidly growing areas within the sciences. It draws heavily from traditional natural science and social science areas, such as Biology, Physics, and Psychology, as well as newer disciplines such as Exercise and Sport Science. In addition, the field encompasses many diverse topics that typically are discussed in philosophy, economics, art, politics, music, anthropology, and computer science. The multifaceted character of neuroscience lends to its appeal.

Requirements

The Interdisciplinary Minor in Neuroscience requires a minimum of twenty (20) units, as follows:

Required Courses (16 units minimum)

• BIOL - 105 General Biology I
• PSYC - 270 Biological Psychology

The following course (for non-biology majors only):

• BIOL - 115 Survey of Human Physiology and
• BIOL - 116 Laboratory in Survey of Human Physiology

Or one of the following courses (for Biology majors only)

• BIOL - 320 Human Physiology and
• BIOL - 321 Laboratory in Human Physiology or
• BIOL - 340 Animal Toxicology or
• BIOL - 333 Endocrinology and
• BIOL - 334 Laboratory in Endocrinology

The following course (for non-Biology majors only)

• ESS - 340 Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Or the following course (for Biology majors only)

• BIOL - 368 Neurobiology

Elective Courses (4 units minimum)

(must obtain permission from the Neuroscience Minor Faculty Coordinator)

• CHEM - 330 The Chemistry of Drugs
• PHYS - 380 Foundations of Computational Neuroscience
• ESS - 398 Internship Practicum Prerequisite: permission of instructor
• PSYC - 319 Learning, Memory and Cognition
• PSYC - 380 Sensation and Perception (Lab)

Students must obtain at least a "C" grade in each course applied toward the minor. At least 8 units for the minor must come from courses offered in departments outside the student's major.