I. ASCRC Symbolic Systems Request (3/5/14)
Use to request or renew the general Group III Exception: Symbolic Systems for degree
programs or options. Please complete a separate form for each degree requesting the
exception.
Degree or Degree Option*
Neuroscience, both Molecular and Cognitive options
*For options include all degree requirements followed by the
option requirements.
Dept/Program
Psychology / DBS / BMED
Approved Symbolic System(s) M 162 (applied calculus) and STAT 216 (statistics) or
PSYX 222 (psychological statistics)
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
10/16/14
Requestor
Jesse Hay
Phone / Email
x2381
Program Chair
Christine Fiore
Dean
Chris Comer
III: Justification Please explain why the program of study requires over 48 credits for a
first baccalaureate degree:
Neuroscience is perhaps the most integrative and interdisciplinary of the sciences. Firstly, a
working understanding of neuroscience requires chemistry (including organic chemistry), basic
physics, and calculus. Then we need to add substantial depth in biology, as well biological
psychology, plus a few crossover courses to make our major exceptionally interdisciplinary
compared to many traditional neuroscience majors. This brings our required credits up around
70, depending exact course choices. These credit requirements are not exceptional given the
broad and deep B.S. degree we have developed.
IV. Degree Requirements: (1) List all courses required for the major and the credits
earned. Courses that apply toward the 48-credit threshold include all requirements for the
primary major and designated pre-requisite courses (2) Subtract general education credits
fulfilled by these requirements. Example: If a major requires PHSX 205N-208N (totaling 10
credits), only 4 credits apply towards the 48 credit threshold since 6 credits are needed to fulfill
general education group XI (Natural Sciences).
OPTION IN MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
Biology/Psychology Core Courses
BIOB 160N—Principles of Living Systems
BIOB 260—Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOB 272—Genetics and Evolution
PSYX 250—Fundamentals of Biological Psychology
BIOH 280—Fundamentals of Neuroscience
BIOH 380—Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
BIOB 425—Adv. Cell & Molecular Biology
BIOH 486W—Neuro Research Techniques Lab
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Additional Major Courses Required for Cellular and Molecular Biology Option
BCH 480—Advanced Biochemistry I
3
BCH 482—Advanced Biochemistry II
3
Choose at least 1 of the following courses:
BIOB 301—Developmental Biology
3
BIOH 365—Human Animal and Physiology I
3
CSD 411—Neuroanatomy of Comm Disorders
3
BIOL 435—Comp. Anim. Physiology
3
Choose at least 1 of the following courses:
KIN 330—Motor Control and Learning
3
BIOB 375—General Genetics
3
PSYX 356—Human Neuropsychology
3
BIOB 468—Endocrinology
3
BMED 497—Neurobiology of Disease
3
BMED 646—Neurotoxicology
3
Choose at least 1 of the following courses:
HHP 415 Hlth & Mind, Body, Spirit Relationship 3
LSH 389E Placebo: The Power of Words
3
LIT 491 Poetry, Cognition and the Brain
3
ECON 491 Experimental and Behavioral Economics 3
DANC 345 Teaching Dance to People w/ Disabilities 1
Other Required Courses
M 162—Applied Calculus (MATH 150)
4
CHMY 141N—College Chemistry I
5
CHMY 143N—College Chemistry II
5
CHMY 221/222—Org. Chem. I & Lab
5
CHMY 223—Org. Chem. II
3
STAT 216—Statistics or
4
PSYX 222—Psychological Statistics
3
PHSX 205N/206N—Coll Phys I & Lab
5
PHSX 207N/208N—Coll Phys II & Lab
5
Total Credits (Excluding General Education Credits): 70-71
V. Option Requirements:
The above curriculum template is for the Molecular option. There is also a Cognitive option
listed below which has slightly less chemistry and upper division Biology courses, but more
upper division psychology courses. The total credits for both options is nearly the same.
OPTION IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
Biology/Psychology Core Courses
BIOB 160N—Principles of Living Systems
4
BIOB 260—Cell and Molecular Biology
4
BIOB 272—Genetics and Evolution
3
PSYX 250—Fundamentals of Biological Psychology 3
BIOH 280—Fundamentals of Neuroscience
3
BIOH 380—Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
3
BIOH 486W—Neuro Research Techniques Lab
3
Additional Major Courses Required for Cognition and Behavior Option
PHAR 110—Drug Use and Abuse
3
PSYX 270 –Fundamentals of Learning
3
PSYX 280 Fundamentals of Memory & Cognition
3
BCH 380—Biochemistry
3
BIOB 425—Adv. Cell & Molecular Biology
3
PSYX 356 —Human Neuropsychology
3
Choose at least 1 of the following courses:
BIOH 365 Human Animal and Physiology I
3
KIN 330 –Motor Control and Learning
3
PSYX 352 Comparative Psychology
3
Choose at least 1 of the following courses:
BIOB 301—Developmental Biology
3
BIOB 497—Neurobiology of Disease
3
BMED 610 —Neuropharmacology
3
Choose at least 1 of the following courses:
ECON 491 Experimental and Behavioral Economics 3
BIOE 406 Behavior and Evolution
4
LIT 491 Poetry, Cognition and the Brain
3
PSYX 233 Fundamentals of the Psychology of Aging 3
HHP 415 Hlth & Mind, Body, Spirit Relationship
3
DANC 345 Teaching Dance to People w/ Disabilities 1
Other Required Courses
M 162—Applied Calculus (MATH 150)
4
CHMY 121N—Intro to Gen Chem
3
CHMY 123N/124N—Intro to Org./Bioc. & Lab
5
STAT 216 – Statistics or
4
Or PSYX 222 Psychological Statistics
3
PHSX 205N/206N—Coll Phys I & Lab
5
PHSX 207N/208N—Coll Phys II & Lab
5
Total Credits (Excluding General Education Credits): 69-70
Please note: Programs granted a symbolic-systems exception to the general education modern and
classical languages requirement will have to reapply every four years to keep the exception. The
application will require an up-to-date accounting showing that the 48-credit threshold is exceeded.