Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology is to conduct high impact, internationally recognized research and to educate and train the next generation of leaders in biological sciences. As a department of neuroscientists and developmental and regenerative biologists, we focus on understanding organismal, tissue, and cellular function from molecules to behavior in health and disease.
General Information
Faculty and students in the Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology study key questions relating to how the brain works in normal and disease states (neuroscience) and how cells and tissues are formed, maintained, and repaired (developmental and regenerative sciences). Collectively and collaboratively, we seek to learn, investigate, and communicate knowledge in these fields. Our diverse and recognized faculty and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities provide students with opportunities for personal interaction, mentorship, and undergraduate research projects.
Neuroscience
Neuroscience research at UTSA is interdisciplinary and explores neural function from molecules to cells to neural networks to behavior. Students will find a highly collaborative atmosphere across the department. Our neuroscience laboratories employ behavioral, cellular, computational, developmental, and molecular approaches to answer questions associated with neural function. Many of our faculty are leading investigators attempting to understand debilitating brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Epilepsy. Students also can participate in various neuroscience-related activities supported by the UTSA Neurosciences Institute and UTSA’s Brain Health Consortium, including weekly seminars and special seminar programs. Undergraduate study in the neurosciences is directly supported through a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Neuroscience degree and a Minor in Neuroscience.
Developmental and Regenerative Sciences
Faculty and students in the areas of Developmental and Regenerative Sciences study a wide range of questions relating to stem cells, cancer and cell cycle regulation, tissue regeneration, epigenetic regulation of cell fate and function, gene expression, fertility, and "Disease-in-a-Dish" models, including “organoid” systems. State-of-the-art technologies include genomics, epigenomics, proteomics, cell sorting, and cell imaging. A wide range of lecture and laboratory courses are available to undergraduate students in Developmental and Regenerative Biology, along with opportunities for seminar classes, independent study, and directed research. Many of our faculty and students are associated with UTSA’s Institute of Regenerative Medicine, a joint collaborative initiative between UTSA’s Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design and the College of Sciences, and multiple research institutions in San Antonio. Undergraduate students with interests in Developmental and Regenerative Biology are encouraged to attend a weekly Developmental and Regenerative seminar series that frequently highlights research in this area.
Program Outcomes
The Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology programs provide students the opportunity to:
- Communicate across the biological, psychological, and computational sciences.
- Identify and explain fundamental concepts in molecular neuroscience, cellular neurophysiology and signaling, neuroanatomy, neural information processing, and behavior.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use judgment to draw conclusions.
Degrees
The Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Neuroscience, a Minor in Neuroscience, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology - Developmental and Regenerative Sciences Concentration.
Neuroscience is the interdisciplinary study of the nervous system across various levels—from molecules to cells, through circuits and behavior. Neuroscience represents a unique academic field, requiring students to understand and utilize a diverse knowledge base across multiple disciplines. The Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology offers a B.S. degree in Neuroscience and a Minor in Neuroscience for an interdisciplinary undergraduate experience for students interested in how the brain works.
The B.S. Degree in Neuroscience curriculum is conceptually structured around i) an interdisciplinary foundation in the biological, psychological, and computational sciences; ii) a broad scope of electives for students to individualize their degree or pursue one of three neuroscience concentrations (Behavioral, Molecular, and Pre-medical); and iii) opportunities for research/practical experience. At its foundation, all students will take an introductory course in Neuroscience (NDRB 2113), Biology (BIO 1203), and Psychology (PSY 1013). In subsequent years all students will take an upper-division class and laboratory in Neurobiology. Their first two years will also include a strong set of required courses in the sciences, math, and statistics. The remaining two years of the program are designed for the student to explore neuroscience across a wide range of disciplines, along with free electives, allowing for maximum flexibility in their chosen program of study. The B.S. in Neuroscience degree prepares students for careers in neuroscience-related fields, graduate-level study in master's and doctoral-level programs, and medical and dental school. Because of the broad training afforded by this program, graduates may find employment in many industries, including companies or government agencies associated with public health, biomedical engineering, education, psychology, and research.
The Minor in Neuroscience provides formal recognition for students who have focused a significant portion of their academic work in the interdisciplinary area of neuroscience. The minor can accommodate majors from all other departments.
The B.S. Degree in Biology with a Concentration in Developmental and Regenerative Sciences is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and mechanisms underlying the growth and development of organisms, as well as the processes involved in tissue regeneration and repair. This interdisciplinary program draws on concepts from biology, genetics, epigenetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and other related fields to explore the molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms that govern these processes. Students in this program will study a broad range of topics, including embryonic development, cell differentiation, organogenesis, tissue homeostasis, and wound healing. They will also explore the use of stem cells as models for studies of development and in conjunction with other regenerative therapies for the treatment of diseases and injuries. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on laboratory research, developing their skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication. In addition, students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, which are essential for success in a wide range of career paths, including biomedical research, biotechnology, and healthcare. Graduates of this program will be well-prepared for further study in graduate programs in developmental and regenerative biology, as well as for careers in academic research, biotechnology, military health, clinical research, and other related fields.
Student Success
The Department and Faculty supporting the B.S. in Neuroscience and Minor in Neuroscience, and B.S. in Biology with a Concentration in Developmental and Regenerative Sciences, are committed to championing and developing the next generation of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Sciences students at UTSA through multiple avenues of engagement and academic support. In addition to an innovative academic program, opportunities for participation in cutting-edge research, a vibrant “student-life”, and strong priorities of inclusion will foster student accomplishment within prestigious programs of study.
Health Careers Pathways
The Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology offers programs that support students interested in pursuing professional or graduate programs (e.g., medical, dental) in health-related professions through the Pre-Medical Neuroscience concentration in the B.S. Neuroscience degree. See the Degrees page for more information. Students can also visit the UTSA Health Professions office for more information.
COS Signature Experiences in Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology
The Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology offers experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students in which they can gain real-world experiences while also learning about the broader impacts of their work within their fields of study. All undergraduate students have the option to participate in a College of Sciences (COS) Signature Experience. Students should contact the Undergraduate Advisor of Record for the Neuroscience major for a list of relevant signature experiences.
- B.S. degree in Neuroscience
- B.S. in Biology with a Concentration in Developmental and Regenerative Sciences
Bachelor of Science Degree in Neuroscience
The B.S. in Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary degree that will provide students the opportunity to pursue an integrated course of study in Neuroscience. Neuroscience represents a unique academic field in that it requires students to understand and utilize a set of diverse knowledge from multiple disciplines. Neuroscience impacts almost all areas of science and business, and this degree is intended to prepare students for a wide range of careers in this area.
A minimum number of 120 semester credit hours is required for the B.S. in Neuroscience, including 42 hours of Core Curriculum requirements. At least 39 of the total semester credit hours required for the degree must be at the upper-division level.
All major and support work courses and required prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Neuroscience must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements; however, if these courses are taken to satisfy both requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
MAT 1193 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics as well as a major requirement.
PSY 1013 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences as well as a major requirement.
BIO 1203 & PHY 1943 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences as well as major requirements.
CS 1173 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Component Area Option as well as a major requirement.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AIS 1203 | Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1233 | AIS: Business (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090) | 3 |
| AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090) | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301) | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302) | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
| MAT 1043 | Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332) | 3 |
| MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324) | 3 |
| MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314) | 3 |
| MAT 1093 | Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312) | 3 |
| MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325) | 3 |
| MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
| MAT 1213 | Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313) | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342) | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301) | 3 |
| AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303) | 3 |
| AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304) | 3 |
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306) | 3 |
| BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307) | 3 |
| BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308) | 3 |
| BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309) | 3 |
| CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
| CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
| ES 1113 | Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311) | 3 |
| ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313) | 3 |
| ES 1213 | Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305) | 3 |
| ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301) | 3 |
| ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302) | 3 |
| GEO 1013 | The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301) | 3 |
| GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302) | 3 |
| GEO 1123 | Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304) | 3 |
| GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301) | 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325) | 3 |
| PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326) | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
| ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
| ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment (TCCN: ARCH 1311) | 3 |
| ARC 2423 | History of Architecture II (TCCN: ARCH 1302) | 3 |
| CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411) | 4 |
| CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
| CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
| CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
| COM 2313 | Introduction to Media Studies | 3 |
| CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332) | 3 |
| CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333) | 3 |
| CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323) | 3 |
| CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
| ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341) | 3 |
| ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
| ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
| ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
| ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
| FRN 1014 | Elementary French I (TCCN: FREN 1411) | 4 |
| FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GER 1014 | Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411) | 4 |
| GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303) | 3 |
| GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
| GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
| HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2321) | 3 |
| HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322) | 3 |
| HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HUM 2093 | World Religions (TCCN: PHIL 1304) | 3 |
| ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411) | 4 |
| ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411) | 4 |
| LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411) | 4 |
| MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305) | 3 |
| PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
| PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301) | 3 |
| PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316) | 3 |
| PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 2093 | Philosophy of The Americas | 3 |
| PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
| RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411) | 4 |
| RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411) | 4 |
| SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
| WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHC 1113 | Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303) | 3 |
| AHC 1123 | Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304) | 3 |
| ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
| ARC 2413 | History of Architecture I (TCCN: ARCH 1301) | 3 |
| ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301) | 3 |
| ART 1113 | Image Culture | 3 |
| BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
| CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
| DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303) | 3 |
| HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301) | 3 |
| HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302) | 3 |
| HUM 2053 | History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315) | 3 |
| MAS 2023 | Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311) | 3 |
| MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
| MUS 2633 | American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
| MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
| MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
| MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310) | 3 |
| MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306) | 3 |
| MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
| MUS 2733 | History of the American Musical Theater | 3 |
| MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
| PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301) | 3 |
| HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302) | 3 |
| HIS 2053 | Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301) | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305) | 3 |
| and one of the following two courses: | ||
| POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 3 |
| POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306) | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
| ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346) | 3 |
| ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302) | 3 |
| ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
| BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
| BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351) | 3 |
| CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301) | 3 |
| ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301) | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302) | 3 |
| EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
| ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
| GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture (TCCN: GEOG 1302) | 3 |
| HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
| HTH 2513 | Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304) | 3 |
| IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
| KIN 2123 | Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338) | 3 |
| NDRB 1033 | Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346) | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301) | 3 |
| REGS 2003 | Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice | 3 |
| SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301) | 3 |
| SOC 2013 | Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306) | 3 |
| SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340) | 3 |
| SWK 1013 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315) | 3 |
| EGR 1403 | Technical Communication (core component area 091) | 3 |
| ENG 2413 | Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311) | 3 |
| PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097) | 3 |
| PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303) | 3 |
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
| First Year Experience Requirement | 3 | |
| Communication | 6 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 6 | |
| Government-Political Science | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A. Foundation Courses | ||
| 1. Required Biology Courses | ||
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
| BIO 1201 | Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors | 1 |
| BIO 2313 | Genetics | 3 |
| 2. Neuroscience required courses | ||
| NDRB 2113 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 3 |
| NDRB 3433 | Neurobiology | 3 |
| NDRB 3442 | Neurobiology Laboratory | 2 |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 3. Math requirement | ||
| MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
| 4. Data Analysis - pick one of the following | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computational Biology | ||
| Introduction to Computer Programming I | ||
| Data Analysis and Visualization | ||
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Programming for Data Science | ||
| 5. Chemistry Requirements | ||
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 1113 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 1131 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| 6. Statistics | 3 | |
| Probability and Statistics for the Biosciences | ||
or PSY 2073 | Statistics for Psychology | |
| 7. Physics. Select from one of the following options: | 4 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Algebra-based Physics I | ||
| Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory | ||
| B. Support Courses | ||
| 1. Neuroscience. Select seven of the following: | 21 | |
| Neuroscience and Our Future | ||
| Brain Diseases | ||
| Space and Time in the Brain | ||
| Brain and Behavior | ||
| Neuropsychopharmacology | ||
| Developmental Neuroscience | ||
| Emergent Properties of Neural Circuits | ||
| Neural Data Science | ||
| Computational Neuroscience | ||
| Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
or PSY 4343 | Cognitive Neuroscience | |
| Independent Study (must be neuroscience-related topic) | ||
| Laboratory Research (must be neuroscience-related topic) | ||
| Special Studies | ||
| 2. Additional Electives. Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Courses not taken in B.1 (above) can be taken as Additional Electives | ||
| Advanced Computational Biology | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Psychopathology | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Experimental Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Health | ||
| Statistical Methods and Applications | ||
| Applied Multivariate Analysis | ||
| Music in Health | ||
| Philosophy of Science | ||
| Philosophy of Mind | ||
| Biomedical Ethics | ||
| C. Free Electives | ||
| Select 12-21 semester credit hours of free electives, depending on the student's choice of Core Courses, to complete 120 hours, including a minimum requirement of 39 upper-division semester credit hours. | 12-21 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 84-93 | |
Concentrations
The Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, within the B.S. in Neuroscience degree, offers three areas of concentration. To declare a concentration or obtain advice, students should consult an undergraduate academic advisor in the Life and Health Sciences Advising Center. To receive credit for a concentration, students must successfully complete all requirements for the B.S. degree, along with the requirements for the respective concentration. Students who do not successfully complete all courses of a given concentration area will receive a standard B.S. degree in Neuroscience.
Concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience
The coursework within the Behavioral Neuroscience concentration must be completed with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Students are also encouraged to enroll in NDRB 4923 Laboratory Research as part of their program of study. All candidates for the concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NDRB 3613 | Brain and Behavior | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Neuropsychopharmacology | ||
| Emergent Properties of Neural Circuits | ||
| Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
| Laboratory Research | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Experimental Psychology | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Molecular Neuroscience
The coursework within the Molecular Neuroscience concentration must be completed with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Students are also encouraged to enroll in NDRB 4923 Laboratory Research as part of their program of study. All candidates for the concentration in Molecular Neuroscience must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NDRB 3913 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Epigenetics | ||
| Genomics and Bioinformatics | ||
| Developmental Neuroscience | ||
| Laboratory Research | ||
| General Physiology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Pre-Medical Neuroscience
The B.S. degree in Neuroscience with a concentration in Pre-Medical Neuroscience is designed to prepare students for professional programs in medicine. This concentration has a recommended curriculum that is designed to meet the requirements for entry to medical school and to prepare students for the MCAT examination. For completion of the Pre-Medical Neuroscience Concentration, students must have both an overall math/science GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete all required coursework within the concentration with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher. All candidates for the concentration in Pre-Medical Neuroscience must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
| CHE 2603 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 2612 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 2 |
| CHE 3643 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| BCH 3303 | Essentials of Biochemistry | 3 |
| Select one of the two Physics options: | 4 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Algebra-based Physics II | ||
| Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Course Sequence Guide for the B.S. in Neuroscience Degree
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
| BIO 1203 & BIO 1201 | Biosciences I for Science Majors and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors (core and major) | 4 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (core) | 3 |
| MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology (core and major) | 3 |
| NDRB 2113 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 3 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (core) | 3 |
| STA 1403 | Probability and Statistics for the Biosciences | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 2313 | Genetics | 3 |
| PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (core) | 3 |
| PHY 1951 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory | 1 |
| POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics (core) | 3 |
| CHE 1113 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 1131 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| NDRB 3433 | Neurobiology | 3 |
| NDRB 3442 | Neurobiology Laboratory | 2 |
| American History (core) | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture (core) | 3 | |
| Additional Neuroscience Elective (B.2) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society (core) | 3 |
| Neuroscience Support Course (B.1) | 3 | |
| Neuroscience Support Course (B.1) | 3 | |
| Additional Neuroscience Elective (B.2) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| American History (core) | 3 | |
| Neuroscience Support Course (B.1) | 3 | |
| Neuroscience Support Course (B.1) | 3 | |
| Additional Neuroscience Elective (B.2) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Creative Arts (core) | 3 | |
| Neuroscience Support Course (B.1) | 3 | |
| Neuroscience Support Course (B.1) | 3 | |
| Additional Neuroscience Elective (B.2) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Neuroscience Support Course (B.1) | 3 | |
| Neuroscience Support Course (B.1) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
B.S. in Biology with a Concentration in Developmental and Regenerative Sciences
The B.S. in Biology with a Concentration in Developmental and Regenerative Sciences (DRS) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and mechanisms underlying the growth and development of organisms and the processes involved in tissue regeneration and repair. The B.S. in Biology with a Concentration in Developmental and Regenerative Sciences (DRS) is housed in the Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology. The coursework within the DRS Concentration must be completed with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Students are also encouraged to enroll in NDRB 4923 as part of their program of study. Students should plan on taking courses for this concentration in their third and fourth years.
See the Department of Integrative Biology for more information about the B.S. in Biology degree.
All candidates for the concentration in Developmental and Regenerative Sciences must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NDRB 3913 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| NDRB 4132 | Developmental Biology Laboratory | 2 |
| NDRB 4143 | Developmental Biology | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Human Embryology | ||
| Principles of Cancer Biology | ||
| Frontiers in Human Pluripotent Stem Cells | ||
| Epigenetics | ||
| Genomics and Bioinformatics | ||
| Developmental Neuroscience | ||
| Independent Study (must be DRS-related topic) | ||
| Laboratory Research (must be performed in a laboratory engaged in DRS-based research) | ||
| Special Studies (must be DRS-related topic) | ||
| Directed Research (must be DRS-based research) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
Minor in Neuroscience
The Minor in Neuroscience is open to all majors in the University. To declare a Minor in Neuroscience or obtain advice, students should consult with their academic advisor. All students pursuing the minor must complete a minimum of 18 semester credit hours of neuroscience courses. It should be noted that students seeking a minor must also complete applicable support coursework in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, mathematics, and statistics, as needed to fulfill the normal prerequisites for any course listed below. All neuroscience courses and their prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better, and students must achieve a grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work used to satisfy the requirements of the minor.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A. Required Courses | 12 | |
| Biosciences I for Science Majors | ||
| Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors | ||
| Introduction to Neuroscience | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Neurobiology Laboratory | ||
| B. Organized Neuroscience Courses (select 6 credit hours from the following) | 6 | |
| Neuroscience and Our Future | ||
| Brain Diseases | ||
| Space and Time in the Brain | ||
| Brain and Behavior | ||
| Neuropsychopharmacology | ||
| Developmental Neuroscience | ||
| Emergent Properties of Neural Circuits | ||
| Neural Data Science | ||
| Computational Neuroscience | ||
| Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
or PSY 4343 | Cognitive Neuroscience | |
| Laboratory Research | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology (NDRB) Courses
NDRB 1033. Drugs and Society. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
An examination of licit and illicit drugs and their biosocial effects. Topics include the pharmacology of alcohol, stimulants, hallucinogens, addiction, and abuse. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Formerly BIO 1033. Credit cannot be earned for both NDRB 1033 and BIO 1033. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRC1 $12; LRS1 $46.20; STSI $21.60.
NDRB 2113. Introduction to Neuroscience. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 1203.
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Neuroscience, including understanding of the foundations of brain function, behavior, and neurological diseases from molecular, neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, neurochemical, and behavioral points of view. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRS1 $46.20; IUB1 $10.
NDRB 2952. Undergraduate Research Experience. (1-3) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 1203 and BIO 1201 with a grade of at least a 'B-'. Organized laboratory for students to obtain an introduction to research in neuroscience, developmental or regenerative biology, paralleling ongoing research activities in faculty research labs. Students will have the opportunity to be trained in laboratory techniques such as electrophysiology, cell culture, computational neuroscience, fluorescence microscopy, or bioinformatics. Topics will also include an experimental design and interpretation of results. Topics will vary by semester, course section, and instructor. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 4 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Generally offered: Fall and Spring. Course Fee: L001 $30; IUB1 $10; DL01 $50; LRS1 $30.8; STSI $14.4.
NDRB 3433. Neurobiology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 2113.
Anatomy and physiology of nervous systems and the mechanisms of neuronal functions. (Formerly BIO 3433. Credit cannot be earned for both NDRB 3433 and BIO 3433.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 3442. Neurobiology Laboratory. (0-6) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 2113 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in NDRB 3433. A laboratory course emphasizing principles presented in NDRB 3433. (Formerly BIO 3442. Credit cannot be earned for both NDRB 3442 and BIO 3442.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10; L001 $30.
NDRB 3453. Neuroscience and Our Future. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 2113.
A discussion of the implications of recent Neuroscience discoveries. Students will use available literature and their own powers of reason to separate fact from fantasy and determine what future applications of Neuroscience may be possible. (Formerly BIO 3453. Credit cannot be earned for both NDRB 3453 and BIO 3453.) Generally offered: Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 3463. Brain Diseases. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 2113. A study of selected major brain diseases and neurological disorders, their underlying causes and treatments, and an emphasis on molecular mechanisms.
Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 3563. Space and Time in the Brain. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 2113 or equivalent. The course centers on brain regions and circuits involved in spatial navigation and memory, focusing on the various types of spatial cells found in the hippocampus and related areas. The topic is at the intersection of neurophysiology and cognitive science, encompassing experimental observations, possible neuronal mechanisms, neuroscience concepts, and open questions. Classes will alternate between traditional lectures and guided discussions of research articles. Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 3613. Brain and Behavior. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 2113. This course explores the brain basis of behavior with a focus on understanding the neurophysiological, neurochemical, and neuroanatomical underpinnings for a variety of simple and complex behaviors. Students will have the opportunity to explore topics such as sensation and perception, pain, movement, sleep, biological rhythms, emotion, addiction, learning and memory, and neurodevelopment. The topics are grounded with examples of typical human behavior and disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Autism, Schizophrenia, and psychopathology. (Formerly NDRB 4813 and BIO 4813. Same as PSY 4183. Credit can only be earned for one of the following: NDRB 3613, NDRB 4813, BIO 4813, or PSY 4183.) Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 3623. Neuropsychopharmacology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 3433.
A study of the pharmacology of drugs that affect the function of the central nervous system. Topics include drug-receptor interactions, drugs of abuse, and drugs used to treat mental illness. (Formerly BIO 3623. Credit cannot be earned for both NDRB 3623 and BIO 3623.) Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 3663. Human Embryology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 2313.
Development of the human embryo from fertilization to the birth of the fetus. The origin of various tissues and organs will be followed during development. Environmental and genetic factors that can alter development will be discussed. (Formerly BIO 3663. Credit cannot be earned for both NDRB 3663 and BIO 3663.)
Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 3813. Cell Biology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 2313; prior completion of BCH 2903, BCH 3303, or BCH 3313 is recommended. A study of cellular molecules and metabolic processes, synthesis and regulation of macromolecules, differential gene expression, membranes and organelles, cytoskeleton, cell cycle, and growth of normal and neoplastic cells. (Formerly BIO 3813. Credit cannot be earned for both NDRB 3813 and BIO 3813 or BME 3114.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10; DL01 $75.
NDRB 3913. Molecular Biology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 2313; prior completion of BCH 2903, BCH 3303, or BCH 3313 is recommended. A study of nucleotides, DNA, replication, recombination, RNA, transcription, genetic code, translation, genomes, and chromosomes. (Formerly BIO 3913. Credit cannot be earned for both NDRB 3913 and BIO 3913.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 3993. Principles of Cancer Biology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 1203.
A broad introduction to mechanisms that produce oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. Methodologies of cancer assessment and prevention will be reviewed. (Formerly BIO 3933. Credit cannot be earned for both NDRB 3993 and BIO 3933.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4132. Developmental Biology Laboratory. (0-6) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in NDRB 4143. Students will have the opportunity to explore the intricate processes of embryonic development in a hands-on, hypothesis-based laboratory setting. A variety of experimental techniques will be employed to investigate different aspects of developmental biology, including live imaging of embryonic development and genetic analysis of developmental pathways using model organisms. Through these laboratory exercises, students will have the opportunity to gain practical skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication. Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10; L001 $30.
NDRB 4143. Developmental Biology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 2313; prior completion of NDRB 3813 is recommended. How does a newly fertilized egg cell develop all the organs to make an adult? How are these principles applied during tissue regeneration? This course will cover the foundational concepts and emerging technologies in the study of developmental biology. Subjects include cell differentiation, pattern formation, morphogenesis, organogenesis, and post-embryonic tissue homeostasis. (Formerly BIO 4143. Credit cannot be earned for both NDRB 4143 and BIO 4143.) Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4153. Frontiers in Human Pluripotent Stem Cells. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 2313; prior completion of NDRB 3813 is recommended. The course covers interrelated topics such as pluripotency, cell fate specification, differentiation, patterning, organogenesis, morphogenesis, regeneration, and tissue engineering with an emphasis on human pluripotent stem cells and translational applications/emerging technologies related to regenerative medicine such as CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and 3D organoids.
Generally offered: Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4163. Epigenetics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 3913; prior completion of BCH 2903, BCH 3303, or BCH 3313 is recommended. An exploration of heritable changes in gene expression that occur without alteration to the underlying DNA sequence. This course will introduce fundamental concepts of gene regulation by DNA methylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, and non-coding RNA regulation. Specific topics will include the role of epigenetic regulation in development, chromosome inactivation, and chromatin dysfunction in cancer. Classical and emerging technologies used in chromatin biology and epigenetics will be covered. Generally offered: Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4173. Genomics and Bioinformatics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 3913 and STA 1403. An introduction to the use of computational tools to analyze and interpret biological data from eukaryotic organisms, including genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to use publicly available bioinformatics databases, including Sequence Read Archive, Gene Expression Omnibus, gnomAD, and Encode data, and tools to analyze and interpret these data types, including UCSC genome and table browser. Topics may include protein and nucleic acids sequence alignment, gene prediction, functional annotation, comparative genomics, genome organization, and gene expression analysis, as well as emerging technologies used in chromatin biology and epigenetics. Generally offered: Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4483. Developmental Neuroscience. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 3813 and NDRB 3433, or consent of instructor. A comparative developmental approach will be used to understand patterning mechanisms that control formation of the nervous system along the major axes of the body. Other topics include epigenetic mechanisms regulating neuronal plasticity and disease.
Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4583. Emergent Properties of Neural Circuits. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 3433.
An exploration of how interesting and useful functions arise in networks of neurons based on fundamental principles of cellular neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and neurochemistry. (Formerly BIO 4583. Credit cannot be earned for both NDRB 4583 and BIO 4583.)
Generally offered: Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4683. Neural Data Science. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: STA 1403, CS 1063, and NDRB 3433, or equivalents, or consent of instructor. Analysis and interpretation of neurophysiological data, such as spike trains and EEG traces recorded from behaving animals or human subjects. While gaining hands-on computer-programming experience, this course will examine how neuroscientists use data analysis to investigate open questions. Lastly, more advanced “data science” techniques will tackle the complex data sets that arise from innovative brain-machine interfaces.
Generally offered: Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4783. Computational Neuroscience. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: MAT 1193 and CS 1063 (or equivalents), and NDRB 2113, or consent of the instructor. An introduction to brain modeling and computational approaches to brain function. Topics include neural coding and the computational properties of neurons and neuronal networks. Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4823. Cognitive Neuroscience. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: NDRB 2113 or PSY 4183, or consent of instructor. This course explores the neurobiological basis of cognition and introduces students to the use of cognitive neuroscience techniques to study the brain basis of complex behavior and cognitive disorders. Topics will focus on human cognition and may include perception, attention, learning, memory, emotion, language, executive function, development and aging. Students will read primary research articles and develop hypothetical experiments within these topic areas. (Formerly BIO 4823. Credit can only be earned for one of the following: NDRB 4823, BIO 4823, or PSY 4343.) Generally offered: Spring. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4911. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree, regardless of discipline. Only 6 semester credit hours of NDRB 4911-3, NDRB 4923, and NDRB 4993, in any combination, can be taken as NDRB electives. Additional research hours of these courses (excluding Independent Study) may be taken as free electives, for a maximum of 12 research hours being applied to the bachelor’s degree.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition.
NDRB 4912. Independent Study. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree, regardless of discipline. Only 6 semester credit hours of NDRB 4911-3, NDRB 4923, and NDRB 4993, in any combination, can be taken as NDRB electives. Additional research hours of these courses (excluding Independent Study) may be taken as free electives, for a maximum of 12 research hours being applied to the bachelor’s degree.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition.
NDRB 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree, regardless of discipline. Only 6 semester credit hours of NDRB 4911-3, NDRB 4923, and NDRB 4993, in any combination, can be taken as NDRB electives. Additional research hours of these courses (excluding Independent Study) may be taken as free electives, for a maximum of 12 research hours being applied to the bachelor’s degree.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition.
NDRB 4923. Laboratory Research. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Supervised laboratory research mentored by a faculty member engaged in active research within the student’s designated area of concentration. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Only 6 semester credit hours of NDRB 4911-3, NDRB 4923, and NDRB 4993, in any combination, can be taken as NDRB electives. Additional research hours of these courses (excluding Independent Study) may be taken as free electives, for a maximum of 12 research hours being applied to the bachelor’s degree.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4951. Special Studies. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree, regardless of discipline. No more than 6 semester credit hours of NDRB 2953, NDRB 4951, or NDRB 4953 can be applied to a B.S. degree in Neuroscience.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition.
NDRB 4953. Special Studies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree, regardless of discipline. No more than 6 semester credit hours of NDRB 2953, NDRB 4951, or NDRB 4953 can be applied to a B.S. degree in Neuroscience.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. This course has Differential Tuition. Course fee: IUB1 $10.
NDRB 4993. Directed Research. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Approval from the instructor, the Department Chair, and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies in the College for which this course is offered; form available on the College of Sciences website. Supervised research mentored by a faculty member engaged in active research within the student’s designated area of concentration. Students may produce a thesis in addition to active research. This course can also be used for students pursuing the COS Undergraduate Thesis Option. Additional research hours of these courses (excluding Independent Study) may be taken as free electives for a maximum of 12 research hours being applied to the bachelor’s degree. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. This course has Differential Tuition.