Major requirements
B.S in Neuroscience
1. Core courses
Required for all students in the major (in preferred chronological order)
PSY 201 & 202 or
BIO 222
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Experimental Methods & Statistics
Research & Analysis
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CHM 120
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Organic
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CHM 220
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Bio-Organic Chemistry
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BIO 221
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Genetics
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PSY 320
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Biopsychology
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BIO 460
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Neurobiology
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PSY 402
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Behavioral Neuroscience
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2. Electives
4 Relevant Electives including at least 1 from Biology & 1 from Psychology, such as:
IDS 200 Brain and Mind
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PHL 320 Philosophy of Science
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BIO 300 Cell Biology
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PHL 321 Philosophy of Psychology
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BIO 301 Molecular Genetics
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PSY 211 Childhood and Adolescence
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BIO 303 Intermediary Metabolism
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PSY 213 Adulthood and Aging
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BIO 322 Human Physiology
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PSY 214 Heath Psychology
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BIO 422 Human Genetics
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PSY 311 Behavior Disorders
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BIO 444 Pharmacology & Toxicology
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PSY 321 Psychopharmacology
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BIO 450 Microanatomy
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PSY 322 Memory and Cognition
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BIO 425 Developmental Biology
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PSY 323 Animal Behavior
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BIO 470 Immunology
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PSY 324 Learning
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CHM 460 Biological Chemistry
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PSY 404 Autism
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CSC 343 Artificial Intelligence
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PSY 480 Psychoneuroimmunology
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PHL 302 Medical Ethics
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PSY 481 Brain Imaging
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3. Empirical Research (NSC 502)
Independent and original research investigating the structure and/or function of the nervous system is required of each major. Though the class carries no credit, it typically entails the equivalent of at least 8 weeks of full-time work usually during a summer break. Research may be conducted at Furman or elsewhere but requires prior approval of neuroscience faculty and must be completed before the start of senior year.
4. Capstone Seminar / Thesis (NSC 401)
Typically taken during the senior year, this 4-credit, year-long course is contingent upon successful completion of NSC 502. Format includes discussion of primary research findings, thesis preparation and research presentation.