Concentration in Neuroscience and Behavior
Neuroscience & Behavior is a field that studies how the brain and other physiological systems of the body regulate behavior and the mechanisms underlying behavior. Research is conducted with both humans and animals.
Fields within this topic area include zoo ecology, clinical neuropsychology, pharmaceutical and other science industries, technicians in science labs, sensory evaluation of food, drink or perfumes, work with humane societies, and any field that requires an understanding of how the brain and body work.
Coursework
Required - choose two:
- PSYC 4090: Cognitive Neuroscience
- PSYC 4230: Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSYC 4270: Animal Behavior
- PSYC 4320: Hormones and Behavior
Plus two of the following:
- PSYC 4020: Learning
- PSYC 4024: Learning Laboratory
- PSYC 4090: Cognitive Neuroscience
- PSYC 4210: Sensation and Perception
- PSYC 4230: Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSYC 4234: Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory (not currently offered)
- PSYC 4250: Limits of Consciousness
- PSYC 4270: Animal Behavior
- PSYC 4280: Animal Behavior Laboratory
- PSYC 4320: Hormones and Behavior
- PSYC 4440: Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC 4920: Special Topics (Neuroscience content)
- PSYC 4960/4990: Independent Study or Senior Thesis (Neuroscience content)
For questions, contact Dr. Rosemary Strasser