BS in Neuroscience
The BS in neuroscience is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing the relationship between the biology and chemistry of the nervous system and the behavior of an organism. This degree prepares students for medical school or graduate study in neuroscience and other health-related fields as well as for work in the neuroscience field.
Degree Requirements (catalog year 2007-2008)
In addition to university-wide general requirements, students receiving a BS in Neuroscience must complete the following course work:
- Two foundation courses in biology (8 credits): BIOL 213 and 303
- Two foundation courses in chemistry (8 credits): CHEM 211-212*
- One foundation course in mathematics (3 or 4 credits): MATH 113, 114* or 213
- One foundation course in statistics (3 or 4 credits): STAT 250, PSYC 300, MATH 352, or BIOL 312
- Four foundation courses in physics (8 credits): PHYS 243-244 and 245-246 or PHYS 160-161 and 260-261
- Three foundation courses in psychology (9 credits): PSYC 100, 375, 376
- One foundation course in computer science (4 credits): CS 112
- Three required core courses in neuroscience (9 credits): NSCI 200, 327, and 335
- One required psychology lab course (1 credit): PSYC 373
- 12 credits of electives in foundation areas (see advisor for list)
- 12 credits of neuroscience electives (see advisor for list)
- One writing intensive course (4 credits): NSCI 301
The program requirements meet the university general education requirements in quantitative reasoning, social and behavioral science, and natural science.
* Students intending to pursue a doctorate in neuroscience or a medical degree are advised to take CHEM 313 and 315 and MATH 114.
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.
Contact | Psychology Department
Dr. Jane Flinn
David King Hall 2022, MSN 3F5
Fairfax, VA 22030
703.993.4107
jflinn@gmu.edu
Dr. Mike Hurley
David King Hall 2086, MSN 3F5
Fairfax, VA 22030
703.993.4562
mhurley2@gmu.edu
