Neuroscience

Neuroscience is an exciting and expanding field forging new ways to examine the workings of the brain. The Neuroscience minor integrates information from psychology, biology, physics, mathematics, and philosophy to create an interdisciplinary study of the nervous system. Students from all majors are welcome to participate in the exploration of this fascinating and dynamic field. Interested students should contact Professor Michael Ferragamo in Biology or Janine Wotton in Psychology. Please see the Biology and Psychology sections of this catalog for descriptions of the courses listed below.

Requirements for Minor:

Five courses, including

1. BIO-101 Principles of Biology, or PSY-100 General Psychology
2. PSY-260 Intro to Neuroscience
3. PSY-345 Neuroscience Seminar
4. BIO-384 Neurobiology
5. PSY-385 Capstone in Neuroscience