Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 27 courses 120 total credits
Total minimum of credits required for a major in Neuroscience leading to the B.S. degree - 120 Total minimum of credits required for a minor - 27 Neuroscience Major Coordinator: Dr. Micayla Lacey The Neuroscience major must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. In addition to satisfying the University’s General Education requirements, the student majoring in Neuroscience completes a minimum of 71 credits in Neuroscience and other required courses (please see the course listings for the specific course requirements). Students are encouraged to consult the Undergraduate Bulletin for all information regarding the degree requirements. Each student should also meet and work closely with their faculty advisor in order to make the optimal course selections based upon the student’s interests and future goals.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Required Courses
Neuroscience majors must take all of the following courses: AND. One 300 level PSY class (3 credits) BIO, CHM or PSY elective Credits: 3 or 4.
First Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 121 | Principles of Modern Biology I | 4 |
| CHM 113 | Elements and Compounds Lab | 1 |
| CHM 115 | Elements and Compounds | 3 |
| FYF 101 | First-Year Foundations | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
Second Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 114 | The Chemical Reaction Lab | 1 |
| CHM 116 | The Chemical Reaction | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition | 4 |
| MTH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PSY 210 | Research Methods | 3 |
Third Semester
3 Distribution Requirements.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 231 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 233 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| PSY 210 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 357 | Clinical Neuropathology | 3 |
Fourth Semester
(note: only if PSY 210 was taken in 3rd semester) 3 Distribution Requirements.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 211 | Statistics | 4 |
| BIO 226 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
Fifth Semester
(note: only if not taken in 4th semester) Free Elective: (3-6 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 171 | Principles of Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 173 | Principles of Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 321 | Mammalian Physiology | 4 |
| PSY 211 | Statistics | 4 |
Sixth Semester
Also required: Free Elective (6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 174 | Principles of Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 176 | Principles of Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| PSY 230 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| PSY 359 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
Seventh Semester
2 Free electives. BIO or PSY Elective (0 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 410 | Capstone: Advanced Research Methods | 3 |
| BIO 398 | Topics in Biology | 1-4 |
Eighth Semester
BIO, PSY, or CHM elective.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 410 | Capstone: Advanced Research Methods | 3 |
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