Neuroscience, BS

Through the neuroscience program, students examine the structure and function of the human brain and nervous system. Integrating insights from a variety of disciplines - such as biology and psychology - neuroscience helps students understand how the brain is structured, how it works, how it can malfunction, and how it changes throughout the lifespan.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Rochester University Neuroscience Program, the graduate will focus upon each of these main competencies:

1. KNOWLEDGE BASE IN NEUROSCIENCE: Students will be able to identify, explain, and apply major concepts, theories, and findings in neuroscience, including appropriately integrating knowledge within specific sociocultural contexts.  
2. SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND CRITICAL THINKING: Students will be able to use research design & analysis, scientific reasoning, and psychological theory to generate insights into and solve problems in physiological, behavioral, and mental processes. 
3. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN A DIVERSE WORLD: Students will be able to identify and explain good practices that reflect ethical values contributing to positive outcomes while discerning the relationship between faith and science and articulating their own view of the world. 
4. COMMUNICATION: Students will be able to write clear and concise scientific arguments, present information using a scientific approach, engage in discussion of psychological concepts, and explain the ideas of themselves and others with clarity in different formats. 
5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Students will be able to reflect on their own and others’ behavioral and mental processes to apply effective strategies for self-management, self-improvement, and cooperation, while in consideration of sociocultural context and diversity. 

 

Requirements for the BS in Neuroscience

General Education Core 34 hours

The Lab Science and Social and Behavioral Science are covered in the major. 

Neuroscience Fundamentals 28 hours

BIO 1011	Biological Science I Lab	1
BIO 1013	Biological Science I	3
BIO 1024	Biological Science II with Lab	4
CHE 1514	College Chemistry I with Lab	4
CHE 1524	College Chemistry II with Lab	4
PSY 2013	General Psychology	3
PSY 3043	Brain and Behavior	3
PSY 3303	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	3
PSY 3323	Research Methods in the Social Sciences	3

Biology Core: Choose one

BIO 3414	Genetics with Lab	4
BIO 3513	Cell Biology	3
CHE 2514	Organic Chemistry I with Lab	4

Psychology Core: Choose one

PSY 3033	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 3524	Sensation and Perception	4

Advanced Core: Choose one

CHE 3514	Biochemistry I with Lab	4
PSY 3514	Learning and Memory	4

Neuroscience Core 12 hours

NEU 3013	Neuroscience Foundations	3
NEU 3023	Biological Basis of Perception & Movement	3
NEU 3033	Cognitive Neuroscience	3
NEU 3043	Clinical Neuropathology	3

Electives 36 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120