COURSE CURRICULUM

Concentrations within the Neuroscience major allow students to specialize in a focused area of study, providing deeper knowledge and hands-on research experience beyond the core curriculum. Since all students in this major are required to choose a concentration, this structure ensures they develop expertise in a specific aspect of neuroscience while also building strong connections with faculty mentors and gaining valuable laboratory and internship experience before graduation.The Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration focuses on understanding the brain at the systems level, particularly how neural processes influence behavior, perception, learning, and memory. Students study neuroanatomy alongside topics such as sensation, cognition, and human behavior, gaining insight into how different parts of the brain work together to produce complex mental functions. This pathway is especially suitable for students interested in psychology, cognitive science, or careers related to human behavior and mental processes.The Cell and Molecular Neuroscience concentration takes a more detailed approach by focusing on the brain at the cellular level. Students explore the structure and function of neurons, as well as the molecular mechanisms that regulate the nervous system’s physiological processes. This includes studying how cells communicate, how neural pathways are formed, and how molecular changes can affect brain function. This concentration is ideal for students interested in biomedical research, medicine, or biotechnology.Overall, both concentrations provide rigorous scientific training and research opportunities, allowing students to explore neuroscience from different perspectives. Whether focusing on behavior and cognition or cellular and molecular processes, students graduate with specialized knowledge and practical experience that prepare them for advanced study or careers in neuroscience-related fields.