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Biopsychology is the study of the biological bases of behavior,
including the molecular and cellular basis of neural functioning and
how systems of neurons relate to behavior. By its nature, the field
of biopsychology is an interdisciplinary field of study that
encompasses biology, chemistry, and psychology. The field is broad
and researchers may find themselves studying the brain from a
chemical, cellular, genetic, developmental, behavioral, cognitive,
or social behavioral perspective. A graduate with a Bachelor of
Science in biopsychology could pursue entry-level positions in
academic or private research settings, sales positions in the
biotechnology industry, or explore alternative careers such as
policy development or science writing. In addition, the major
provides the training necessary to be competitive when applying to
various graduate programs in neuroscience and related disciplines.
The major consists of 11 required courses (some with associated
laboratories) and four electives. There is no minor in
biopsychology. Courses taken to complete this major may not be used
to fulfill the requirements of a minor in a related field. Due to
the breadth of electives offered students should consult with their
advisor to create a coherent program of study that is best suited to
each student’s goals. Pre-medical students should consult with the
pre-medical advisor concerning additional course work required to
apply to medical school.
General Biology I and II, General Chemistry I and II, and General
Chemistry Laboratory I and II have as prerequisites
fulfillment of one of the following with a grade of "C-" or better:
- High School Calculus
- AP Calculus, or
- Pre-Calculus taken at the college level.
A grade of "C-" or higher must be obtained in each freshman- and
sophomore-level required course (100-level and
200-level). A grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required in all
required courses and electives for the major. The degree awarded is
the Bachelor of Science.
Requirements of the major include completion of the following
courses:
| BIO |
101 |
General Biology I |
| BIO |
102 |
General Biology II |
| BIO |
201 |
Genetics |
| BIO |
413 |
Biochemistry |
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| CHM |
101, 101L |
General Chemistry I with laboratory |
| CHM |
102, 102L |
General Chemistry II with laboratory |
| CHM |
201, 201L |
Organic Chemistry with laboratory |
| MAT |
111 |
Statistics |
| PSY |
101 |
Psychological Inquiry |
| PSY |
301 |
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods |
| PSY |
309 |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
Each student must also complete four electives from the following
options. At least one elective must be a biology course or
Organic Chemistry II with laboratory. Some special topics
courses may be used as an elective; consult your academic advisor
about this.
| BIO |
202 |
Microbiology |
| BIO |
301 |
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy |
| BIO |
302 |
Human Physiology |
| BIO |
315 |
Animal Behavior* |
| BIO |
316 |
Cell Biology |
| BIO |
414 |
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology |
| CHM |
202, 202L |
Organic Chemistry II with laboratory |
| PSY |
201 |
Child and Adolescent Psychology |
| PSY |
203 |
Learning and Conditioning |
| PSY |
302 |
Advanced Experimental Psychology |
| PSY |
306 |
Abnormal Psychology |
| PSY |
307 |
Cognitive Psychology |
| PSY |
308 |
Sensation and Perception |
| PSY |
403 |
Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior |
*Note: This course will not serve as the one biology
elective by itself
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