WHAT IS NEUROSCIENCE?
Neuroscience is an academic discipline which seeks to understand how neural systems give rise to thought and behavior.  In many ways, neuroscience embodies the liberal arts experience since it draws on techniques and findings from several academic fields including biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and psychology.  The Neuroscience minor at UNCA exposes students to this breadth by requiring a certain number of upper-level courses for the minor to be completed in departments outside of the student's home major.  Many students will find a Neuroscience minor relevant preparation for medical or graduate programs.