A comprehensive introduction to the field of neuroscience that will cover cellular and gross neuroanatomy, signaling, neural systems, and behavior. This course will explore these topics in the context of neurological disorders including stroke, neurodegeneration, and behavioral disorders, as well as the social, economic, and ethical ramifications of these diseases.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2200 Genetics and Cell Biology, CHEM 1100 Prep Chemistry, PSYCH 1010FYW Introduction to Psychological Science.
(Normally offered each spring semester)
BIO 2200 Genetics and Cell Biology (4 hours)
This course emphasizes molecular mechanisms associated with intracellular structures, metabolism, genetic information transfer, heredity, and evolution in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.
Three lectures per week with one three-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1400FYW Introduction to Biological Inquiry, CHEM 1110 Chemical Principles I , CHEM 2100 Organic Chemistry I .
(Normally offered each semester.)
CHEM 1100 Prep Chemistry (3 hours)
A preparatory course for CHEM 1110 Chemical Principles I , with a focus on developing both the quantitative, mathematical, problem-solving skill set and fundamental chemical concept knowledge encountered in a college-level general chemistry course. Topics include characteristics and classification of matter, measurements, mathematics of chemistry, dimensional analysis, and problem-solving.
This course may not be used for the major or for general education.
PSYCH 1010FYW Introduction to Psychological Science (4 hours)
The Introduction to Psychological Science course will engage students in a learner-centered approach to the science of behavior and mental processes by synthesizing these areas of psychology: Scientific Inquiry, Biopsychology, Development, and Learning, Sociocultural Context, Individual Variations, and Applications of Psychological Science.
(Normally offered every fall and spring semester.)
Archway Curriculum: First-Year Curriculum: First-Year Writing
Archway Curriculum: Foundational Literacies: Scientific Investigations: Social Science
