NEUROSCIENCE IS THE STUDY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, seeking to understand not only the biology and chemistry of the brain and nervous system, but also how chemical and cellular functions relate to the thought processes and behavior of organisms.

Thus, neuroscience is founded on the tenet that an understanding of the brain and nervous system is only possible when approached from a perspective that integrates biological, chemical and psychological phenomena.

The neuroscience concentration at Denison is designed to offer students an interdisciplinary perspective on the nervous system and behavior, and an opportunity to obtain a diverse focus that both compliments and broadens the more narrowly-defined major. Majors in biology, chemistry, psychology, and computer science would be likely candidates to follow this interdisciplinary approach.

The neuroscience concentration must fulfill the following requirements:

For students entering in 2008 (Graduating classes of 2012 and later) click here [doc]

Students entering  prior to 2008 (Graduating classes of 2009,2010,2011):

Three mandatory courses:

• Introduction to Neuroscience
• Topics in Neuroscience
• Physiological Psychology

Two basic science courses:

• Introduction to the Science of Biology and Cell and Molecular Biology, or
• General Chemistry I and II

Four advanced science courses from any of the following disciplines:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Psychology
• Philosophy.

Students typically make their science selections based at least in part on the major toward which they are working.