Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior Curriculum

The Department of Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior offers two majors:

• Neuroscience
• Cognition and Behavior

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Neuroscience Major

The Neuroscience major is an interdisciplinary major within the Department of Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior which emphasizes the interaction of behavior with biological systems including brain pathways, nervous systems and hormonal systems.

Disciplines such as psychology, biology, chemistry, physics, anthropology and philosophy all contribute to a cohesive understanding of neurological functions. The assimilation of disciplines helps students develop intellectual skills in critical thinking and sound reasoning, and requires integration of knowledge from multiple levels of analysis, all of which are important characteristics of a liberal arts education.

Career opportunities include jobs in research, healthcare, academia, government and the private sector.

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Cognition and Behavior Major

Cognition and Behavior is an interdisciplinary major within the Department of Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior that encompasses the scientific study of mind, including the relationship between thinking, behavior and the brain.

Disciplines such as neuroscience, psychology, biology, philosophy and computer science all contribute to a cohesive understanding of behavior from a cognitive perspective. The assimilation of disciplines helps students develop intellectual skills in critical thinking and sound reasoning and requires integration of knowledge from multiple levels of analysis, all of which are important characteristics of a liberal arts education. The major provides students with a foundation in hands-on scientific inquiry and laboratory experience combined with interdisciplinary coursework to better understand brain and behavior connections from a variety of perspectives.

The major is designed to help students prepare for admission into graduate or professional school and to provide a foundation for entry into careers including healthcare, academia, government or the private sector.

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Read class descriptions on our Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior Courses page! Not all courses offered below will be available every semester. Make sure to check course offerings on the registration portal for each upcoming semester.