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Academic Course Map for NeuroscienceÌý(B.S.)

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ÌýÌýProgram OverviewÌý

Program Overview

The Bachelor of ScienceÌýdegree in Neuroscience (NRSC) at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ provides students with a fundamental understanding of brain function that emerges from knowledge of the interplay of the molecular, cellularÌýand systems-level operation of the nervous system, with subfields including molecular, cellular, developmental, neural circuits or systems, behavioral, cognitiveÌýand translational or medical neuroscience.

Students take courses in neuroscience, genetics, biology, chemistry, genomics, statistics, quantitative thinking, neurobiology, neuroendocrinologyÌýand neuropharmacology, as well as elective courses in biochemistry, anatomy, physiologyÌýand psychology. The curriculum is intended for students interested in advanced graduate training in neuroscience or life sciences, or careers in health-related fields or the biotechnology industry. Careers that a neuroscientist could pursue include biological scientist, physician or surgeon, pharmacist, veterinarian, scientific research and development, speech language pathologistÌýand physical therapist.

CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has been ranked by the National Academy of Sciences as one of the best in the country with respect to the quality of the faculty and their scholarly productivity. Moreover, the department offers undergraduates a wide range of opportunities for involvement in research.

Admission Requirements

Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýPlease see the CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Arts & Sciences’ÌýColorado Community College webpageÌýfor more information detailed information admissionsÌýrequirements for students transferingÌýfrom a Colorado Community College.Ìý

Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the NeuroscienceÌý(NRSC) majorÌý

This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.

Community College (first two years)

Fall Semester 1

Spring Semester 1

Fall Semester 2

Spring Semester 2

Total credits at Community College: 60

Completion of the four semesters of coursework above fulfills the requirements for an AssociateÌýof Arts Degree at a Colorado community college and fulfills all the General Education Requirements at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

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CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (last two years)

Fall Semester 3

SpringÌýSemester 3

Fall Semester 4

Spring Semester 4

Total credits at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: 60

Completion of all eight semesters of the above coursework fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Neuroscience at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

*Prep course for CHE 1111 General College Chemistry. If student can start with CHE 1111, replace credits with electives.

This material was supported by NSF grant #1649201. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not nec​essarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.