FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS

Since the minor requires at least 2 upper-level courses outside of one's major, psychology students will have to take at least two upper-level courses in either biology, chemistry or mathematics (Note: no courses from math are currently available to fulfill the upper-level requirements of the minor).  Many courses in these areas have one or more pre-requisites that do not fulfill either the Psychology major or Neuroscience minor.  Therefore, it is vital that psychology majors wishing to minor in neuroscience plan their course trajectory early.

The following is a suggested course sequence for psychology majors to complete the Neuroscience minor (minor courses in red).  Other possible courses and/or sequences may also fulfill both the major and minor; consult with your advisor or catalog for remaining requirements for the biology major, and the director of the Neuroscience program for further options for fulfilling the minor.

Freshman or Sophmore Year

Fall                                    Spring

Complete PSYC 101 sometime during 1st year

CHEM 111 & 132*           BIOL 116

PSYC 216

* pre-req MATH 167

Junior or Senior Year

Fall                                    Spring

PSYC 321        OR           PSYC 322

BIOL 344                           BIOL 338

BIOL 360, 444, and 455 may also fulfill outside major requirements for the minor; however, they require more and different biology and chemistry pre-requisites.  Consult with your advisor if you are interested in these courses.