Biology, Neurobiology Emphasis BS

BS: Biology

All biology majors must complete the following core and cognate courses, along with the requirements for one emphasis.

Neurobiology Emphasis—12 credits

Include BCHM 421  in the cognate core.

• BIOL 477 - Neurobiology Credits: 3

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• BIOL 450 - Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3 or
• BIOL 486 - Neurobiology of Mental Illness Credits: 3

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  At least 3 credits of coursework from each of the following course groupings:

  Group A
   
  Group C
    (
  BIOL 484
    highly recommended)

Senior Thesis

A minimum of 3 credits of BIOL 495  or HONS 497H . Biology majors may elect to complete a minimum of 3 credits of original research in a topic of mutual interest with a Department of Biology faculty member and present this original work in the form of a senior thesis. This research experience may be supported by a research scholarship.