B.S. in Neuroscience
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Program: Neuroscience
See Also: Department of Neuroscience
Program Information
Neuroscience is the study of the brain and behavior of animals and humans. It is one of the fastest growing areas of biomedicine and biotechnology, and touches on areas of law, economics, philosophy, education, artificial intelligence, and robotics as well.
Suggested Schedule of Courses
This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog.
This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement – contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.
Students may choose to attend a summer term to reduce their course load during fall or spring semesters but still stay on track to graduate in four years.
Freshman Year
Term 1
| Course |
Hours |
| Engl 1101 |
3 |
| Area E Course |
3 |
| Math 1113 or higher |
3 |
| Chem 1211K |
4 |
| Phil 1010 |
2 |
|
Term 2
| Course |
Hours |
| Engl 1102 |
3 |
| Biol 2107K |
4 |
| Math 2211 or 2212 |
4 |
| Area C Course |
3 |
| Pers 2002 |
2 |
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Freshman Milestones:
- Complete all Area A requirements
- Attend major fair and declare major
Sophomore Year
Term 3
| Course |
Hours |
| Biol 2108K |
4 |
| Chem 1212K |
4 |
| Area C Course |
3 |
| Area E Course |
3 |
|
Term 4
| Course |
Hours |
| Neur 3000 |
4 |
| Phys 2211K or 1111K |
4 |
| Area E Course |
3 |
| Area F Course |
2-4 |
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Sophomore Milestones:
Junior Year
Term 5
| Course |
Hours |
| Neur 3020 |
4 |
| Neur 3010 Lab |
4 |
| Phys 2212K or 1112K |
4 |
| Area E Course |
3 |
|
Term 6
| Course |
Hours |
| Area G 4000-level Program Elective |
3-4 |
| Area G 4000-level Program Elective |
3-4 |
| Area H Elective |
3-4 |
| Area H Elective |
3-4 |
|
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Junior Milestones:
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Register with Career Services Office
- Neuroscience majors are, of course, welcome and encouraged to take more than the 15 hours of required neuroscience electives (and more than the 120 hours required for graduation).
Senior Year
Term 7
| Course |
Hours |
| Area G 4000-level Program Elective |
3-4 |
| Area G 4000-level Program Elective |
3-4 |
| Area G 4000-level Program Elective |
3-4 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
|
Term 8
| Course |
Hours |
| Neur 4910 |
3 |
| Area G 4000-level Program Elective |
3-4 |
| Area G 4000-level Program Elective |
3-4 |
| Area H 4000-level Program Elective |
3-4 |
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Senior Milestones:
- Students must have 39 hours at GSU taken at the 3000/4000 level for residency, and complete at least 120 hours required for graduation.