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Sep 28, 2024
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2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Cognitive Neuroscience (COGN), BS
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Return to: College of Sciences The scientific study of how the nervous system mediates cognitive and behavioral effects in the realms of motivation, perception, learning, memory, executive functions, and motor performance. Curriculum in this area investigates the complex interplay between the brain, behavior, and environment. In addition, research in Cognitive Neuroscience explores higher level functions such as language, social cognition, thinking, reasoning, neuropsychology, psychopathology, and cognitive development.
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Liberal Arts: 47 Hours
Biology and physical science are counted in the hours required for the major.
Remaining Bible/Electives: 26 Hours
Choose 18 hours from the following electives:
Notes:
- Premedical students should take SOC 203 in the liberal arts requirements. They should also select BIOL 253 or BIOL 315 , PHYS 201 , PHYS 202 and CHEM 324 as part of the electives for this major. CHEM 249 may be substituted for CHEM 215 . Additional premedical courses would be helpful as time allows, and other classes may be required depending upon the medical schools to which the student applies.
- Some graduate programs in cognitive neuroscience may require more coursework for entry or prerequisites may be required for entry into some coursework. Depending on career goals, the elective hours should be carefully selected.
- Students must have a 2.5 GPA to graduate from the program. Students who drop below a 2.5 GPA for two consecutive semesters may be dropped from the program.
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