2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Cognitive Neuroscience Minor 15-16 credits

This minor provides a strong background in the biological underpinnings of behavior and cognition. It is intended for students who have an interest in the exploration of the mind-body relationship or who plan to pursue a career in neuroscience or a related discipline. This minor may be most applicable to Psychology, Biology, Counseling, Education, Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Children, Youth, & Family Studies majors.

Requirements

I. Foundations in Cognitive Science

Required Core (3 Credits):
CPSYC 2433Cognitive Psychology

3

II. Biological and Chemical Neuroscience

Choose one (3 Credits):
CPHYS 2011Biological Chemistry I

3

CBIOL 2211Cell and Molecular Biology

3

CPHYS 2047Life Chemistry: Drugs in Our Lives

3

III. Structural and Functional Neuroscience

Choose One (3 Credits):
CBIOL 3311Cellular Neurobiology

3

CBIOL 3100Animal Behavior with Lab

4

CNSCI 3410Human Neuroanatomy

3

IV. Applied Cognitive Neuroscience

Choose One (3 Credits):
CPSYC 4702Clinical Neuropsychology

3

CPSYC 4751The Science of Consciousness

3

V. Elective (3 Credits):

Choose any course listed above NOT already being applied to SECTIONS I. – IV.