Program: Biology, Neuroscience Concentration BS - Andrews University

Apr 16, 2025

2018-2019

One of three concentrations available to students pursuing a BS Biology, the Neuroscience emphasis provides a strong foundation for those interested in medicine or other health-science related career as well as those who wish to enter a career in neuroscience. Students build on a shared cognate and biology core and add specialized courses in neurobiology and related fields.

Total Credits: 124

Major: Core Requirements — 27

Biology Core

BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
BIOL 280 - Biostatistics and Research Design Credits: 3
BIOL 285 - Research Seminar in Biology Credits: 0
BIOL 305 - Scientific Communication Credits: 2
BIOL 371 - Genetics Credits: 3
BIOL 372 - Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 449 - Historical and Philosophical Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 348 - General Ecology Credits: 3
Or BIOL 345 - Field Ecology Credits: 3–6

Major: Concentration Requirements — 12-13

Neuroscience

BIOL 477 - Neurobiology Credits: 3
BIOL 450 - Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3
BIOL 484 - Animal Behavior Credits: 3
Or PSYC 445 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
Any three credits of upper-division biology. (excluding BIOL 495 and BIOL 496 )

Cognates — 28-30

CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1
BCHM 421 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
Choose one of the following sets:
PHYS 141 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 142 - General Physics II Credits: 4
Or
PHYS 241 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: 4
PHYS 242 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: 4
PHYS 271 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I Credits: 1
PHYS 272 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II Credits: 1

Andrews Core Experience — 43-46*

Students must take all courses designated in the BA & BS Degree Requirements of the Andrews Core Experience or the Honors Andrews Core Experience (SAGES) while noting the following requirements and recommendations.

*46 credits for standard ACE package; 43 credits for Honors.

Religion
RELT 385 - Bioethics and Christian Faith Credits: 3
Or
HONS 380 - Topic in Bioethics & Christian Faith Credits: 3
Math
Choose one of the following courses:
MATH 168 - Precalculus Credits: 4
MATH 191 - Calculus I Credits: 4 (recommended)
MATH 195 - Calculus I for Biology Credits: 4 (recommended)
Social Sciences
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
Pre Med students will need to take the following course:
SOCI 119 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3

Undergraduate Electives — 9-12

Students must take 9-12 elective credits from any college level courses.

Thesis (Optional)

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.