NSCIBS - Neuroscience
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Program Type
Bachelor of Science
College
College of Science
Career
Undergraduate
Program Description
Modern Neuroscience is the interdisciplinary study of the nervous system, from the level of individual genes and proteins that control neural activity to mechanisms that govern complex (human) behavior in health and disease. Earning a degree in Neuroscience will prepare students exceptionally well for advanced training in Medical School and Graduate School in Neuroscience or related fields, careers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, biomedical or other industries, or for other science-related careers such as public policy, science communication, journalism, or patent law.
Neuroscience students can expect to gain a strong intellectual foundation and deep understanding of mechanisms underlying brain function through a core curriculum that spans molecular, genetic, and cellular mechanisms of nervous systems. The core curriculum also requires courses in Biochemistry, Genetics and Genomics, and a programming course.
The core curriculum is based on a robust foundation in biology, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Four emphases (themes) provide students with opportunities to gain specialized expertise in multiple aspects of contemporary neuroscience. Students will gain critical skills in research, critical thinking and communication through coursework addressing experimental techniques and approaches relevant to Neuroscience, including design, analysis, strengths, and limitations, as well as statistical and computational methods for data analysis through related coursework.
Neuroscience students can expect to gain a strong intellectual foundation and deep understanding of mechanisms underlying brain function through a core curriculum that spans molecular, genetic, and cellular mechanisms of nervous systems. The core curriculum also requires courses in Biochemistry, Genetics and Genomics, and a programming course.
The core curriculum is based on a robust foundation in biology, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Four emphases (themes) provide students with opportunities to gain specialized expertise in multiple aspects of contemporary neuroscience. Students will gain critical skills in research, critical thinking and communication through coursework addressing experimental techniques and approaches relevant to Neuroscience, including design, analysis, strengths, and limitations, as well as statistical and computational methods for data analysis through related coursework.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a well-founded knowledge of cellular and physiological core concepts and principles underlying neuronal communication (Basic Knowledge).
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of neuroscience across all levels of analysis - molecular, cellular, circuits, systems, and behavior (Comprehensive Knowledge).
- Design and execute research experiments, evaluate experimental outcomes quantitatively and statistically, interpret their biological implications, and apply these skills in a guided research project (Laboratory Skills).
- Communicate scientific knowledge, ideas, and reasoning objectively, clearly, accurately, logically, concisely, and effectively in written and oral form (Communication Skills).
- Critically evaluate scientific literature, identify open questions and problems, and develop innovative and creative solutions (Scientific Reasoning and Critical Thinking).
- Apply ethical and professional standards for the practice of research (Ethics).
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of neuroscience across all levels of analysis - molecular, cellular, circuits, systems, and behavior (Comprehensive Knowledge).
- Design and execute research experiments, evaluate experimental outcomes quantitatively and statistically, interpret their biological implications, and apply these skills in a guided research project (Laboratory Skills).
- Communicate scientific knowledge, ideas, and reasoning objectively, clearly, accurately, logically, concisely, and effectively in written and oral form (Communication Skills).
- Critically evaluate scientific literature, identify open questions and problems, and develop innovative and creative solutions (Scientific Reasoning and Critical Thinking).
- Apply ethical and professional standards for the practice of research (Ethics).