Neuroscience (NEUS)
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The program in Neuroscience provides students with an interdisciplinary examination of the nervous system and its regulation of behavior through multiple experimental approaches ranging from molecular biology to behavioral systems. The program is not a major. A student who fulfills the program requirements will receive a certificate of completion.
Program Requirements
The Program in Neuroscience requires courses from the departments of Biology and Psychology, in addition to the three Neuroscience courses and a research capstone experience. Courses that meet requirements in the Neuroscience program and the Biology major or the Psychology major may be counted in both. Prerequisite courses may be waived for courses outside of the student's major. Contact the program coordinator, Dr. David Pittman (pittmandw@wofford.edu), for approval.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 12 to 17 | |
| Introduction to Cellular Biology | ||
| Neuroscience Seminar I | ||
| Neuroscience Seminar II | ||
| Human Neuroscience Laboratory | ||
| Neuroscience Research Capstone I | ||
or NEUS 448 | Neuroscience Research Capstone II | |
| Biological Psychology (with lab) | ||
| Biology Elective | 3 to 4 | |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| Human Physiology (with lab) | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
or BIO 446 | Neurobiology (with lab) | |
| Cellular Neurobiology | ||
| Systems Neurobiology | ||
| Psychology Elective | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Clinical Neuroscience | ||
| Affective Neuroscience | ||
| Electives 1 | 9 to 12 | |
| Select three courses from the following: | ||
| Human Physiology (with lab) | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
or BIO 392 | Animal Behavior (with lab) | |
| Neurobiology | ||
or BIO 446 | Neurobiology (with lab) | |
| Cellular Neurobiology | ||
| Systems Neurobiology | ||
| Learning & Adaptive Behavior (with lab) | ||
| Cognitive Science (with lab) | ||
| Sensation & Perception (with lab) | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Clinical Neuroscience | ||
| Affective Neuroscience | ||
| Human Memory | ||
| Psychopharmacology | ||
| Total Hours | 27-36 | |
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Courses applied to the electives CANNOT also apply to other requirements in the Neuroscience Program.
NEUS 251. Introduction to Research I. 1 to 3 Hours.
Research experience is an integral skill required in the field of neuroscience. This course provides an opportunity for students to become engaged in neuroscience-based research projects early in their undergraduate education. Students should contact the Program Coordinator or individual neuroscience faculty to make course arrangements.
NEUS 252. Intro to Research II. 1 to 3 Hours.
Research experience is an integral skill required in the field of neuroscience. This course provides an opportunity for students to become engaged in neuroscience-based research projects early in their undergraduate education. Students should contact the Program Coordinator or individual neuroscience faculty to make course arrangements.
NEUS 280. Selected Topics in Neuroscience. 1 to 4 Hours.
Selected topics in Neuroscience at the introductory or intermediate level.
NEUS 321. Neuroscience Seminar I. 1 Hour.
An interdisciplinary seminar discussing current topics in neuroscience through the
examination of literature at the molecular neurobiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and behavioral levels. This course is appropriate for Biology and Psychology majors and those pursuing the program in Neuroscience. Junior or senior standing required.
NEUS 322. Neuroscience Seminar II. 1 Hour.
An interdisciplinary seminar discussing current topics in neuroscience through the
examination of literature at the molecular neurobiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and behavioral levels. This course is appropriate for Biology and Psychology majors and those pursuing the program in Neuroscience. Junior or senior standing required.
NEUS 351. Human Neuroscience Laboratory. 3 Hours.
This laboratory course will provide an opportunity to gain expertise in the quantification and analysis of human behavior and neurophysiological signals using advanced electrophysiological techniques such as GSR, EOG, EEG, or ERP.
Prerequisite: PSY 230 with a minimum grade of D.
NEUS 447. Neuroscience Research Capstone I. 4 Hours.
This course is designed to permit students to learn a research technique and obtain
training in the use of scientific methodology in the field of neuroscience. Specific course objectives include: hands-on experience in a neuroscience research technique, learning appropriate data collection and analysis techniques, and learning how conclusions based on empirical data are formed and disseminated as research articles.
Prerequisite: PSY 200 with a minimum grade of D or BIO 351 with a minimum grade of D or BIO 352 with a minimum grade of D or BIO 353 with a minimum grade of D or BIO 354 with a minimum grade of D or BIO 355 with a minimum grade of D.
NEUS 448. Neuroscience Research Capstone II. 0 Hours.
This course is designed to permit students to learn a research technique and obtain
training in the use of scientific methodology in the field of neuroscience under conditions where awarding course credit is inappropriate. Such conditions include research conducted as part of a paid stipend, research conducted in off-campus laboratories, or research conducted as part of another college course. Specific course objectives include: hands-on experience in a neuroscience research technique, learning appropriate data collection and analysis techniques, and learning how conclusions based on empirical data are formed and disseminated as research articles.
NEUS 480. Advanced Topics in Neuroscience. 1 to 4 Hours.
Selected topics in Neuroscience at the advanced level.