BA in Neuroscience
Wartburg College
Key Information
Campus location
Waverly, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 45,200 / per year
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Introduction
Neuroscientists study how the brain and nervous system work. The rapidly growing field seeks to answer questions such as how we perceive our surroundings, how we interact with these surroundings differently than animals, and what can go wrong in this process. The neuroscience major at Wartburg is an interdisciplinary major that exposes students to the intersection of biology and psychology and then encourages them to make links to other areas of interest. Neuroscience is a broad field, and students have the opportunity to focus on their own areas of interest through advanced research courses and diverse electives. Neuroscience majors can pursue careers in neuroscience research, medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatry, pharmacology, cognitive psychology, robotics, science writing, and many, many more fields.
Curriculum
Requirements
15½ course credits:
- BI 151 Biology I: Ecosystems, Cells, and Evolution
- BI 152 Biology II: Phylogeny, Structure, and Function
- CH 113 Principles of Chemistry I
- CH 114 Principles of Chemistry II
- MA 214 Statistical Methods
- NSC 235 Fundamentals of Neuroscience
- NSC 335 Neurobiology
- NSC 455 Methods of Neuroscience Research
- NSC 456 Student-Originated Research
- NSC 461 Neuroscience Seminar
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 321 Research Methods and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences
- PSY 426 Advanced Neuropsychology
Four course credits (incorporating at least two disciplines) from:
- BI 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology
- BI 211 Genetics
- BI 221 Cell Biology
- BI 304 Developmental Biology
- BI 311 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I
- BI 312 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology II
- BI 325 Behavioral Ecology
- CS 120 Introduction to Computers and Programming
- CS 220 Object-Oriented Programming and Introduction to Data Structures
- CS 365 Scientific Computing
- CS 373 Artificial Intelligence
- PSY 222 Cognitive Psychology
- PSY 224 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 225 Life Span Human Development
- PSY 314 Psychological Tests and Measurements
- PSY 328 Health Psychology
Undergraduate research
Undergraduate research is an inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline. Funding is available for students to engage in research and travel to conferences to present their research. Wartburg College Undergraduate Research (W.C.U.R.) provides resources for faculty working with students as well as conference listings and publications that accept student submissions.
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