Undergraduate Minor in Neuroscience

The Department of Zoology, in conjunction with The Department of Psychology offers the undergraduate minor in Neuroscience. This minor enables students to pursue in depth a multidisciplinary study of the nervous system. It provides a basic framework for students planning advanced work at the graduate level. This minor counts as a thematic sequence.

For more information, contact the Department of Zoology at Miami University: Dr. Lori Isaacson, 280 Pearson Hall, 513.529.3142.

Program Requirements (18 Semester Hours)

Both of these:
PSY 251 Introduction to Biopsychology (3)
ZOO 305 Animal Physiology (4)

At least 11 semester hours from these:
(at least one course from each department)
PSY 351 Advanced Biopsychology (4)
PSY 356 Psychopharmacology (3)
PSY 410 Capstone Seminar in Biopsychology (3)
ZOO 452 Nerve and Muscle Physiology (4)
ZOO 454 Endocrinology (3)
ZOO 457 Neuroanatomy (4)
ZOO 459 Neurophysiology (4)
ZOO 465 Animal Behavior (4)

Course descriptions are available in The Miami General Bulletin.

Other relevant work:
Course work in calculus, statistics, chemistry, computer science, and philosophy of science. An independent research project (with PSY 477 or ZOO 320) is recommended.

Grade Point Average

A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required for all courses in the minor. For a transcript notation of your minor, complete a request form in the College of Arts and Science Advising Office.