Neuroscience Concentration

Requirements for the Concentration

Core Courses:

There are four courses that are required as part of the concentration, including the capstone seminar. Only one of Biology 125 or 126 can be applied. Psychology 216 also requires completion of Psychology 217. Applicable courses are listed below:

(AP Biology does not count)

  • BIOL 125 Genes, Evolution, and Development
  • BIOL 125 Genes, Evolution, and Development: A Problem Solving Approach
  • PSYC 217 Laboratory Research Methods in Behavioral Neuroscience

Capstone:

  • NEUR 395 Neuroscience Capstone Seminar

Electives:

Students must take three elective courses. Among these, students must choose at least one course directly related to neuroscience and at least one that is related and relevant to the field. It is important to note that the third elective must be outside the student's major. See Neuroscience webpage to see which courses will complete which requirement.

NEUR 395 Neuroscience Capstone Seminar This capstone seminar will cover current approaches and techniques in the field of neuroscience. Guest speakers and Carleton faculty in neuroscience and related areas will present their research. Prerequisite: Biology 125 (or permission of instructor), Neuroscience 127, Neuroscience 238 and 239, open only to seniors. 3 credits; S/CR/NC; NE; Spring; Matt Rand, Jennifer M Wolff, Lawrence Wichlinski, Julie J Neiworth, Sarah H Meerts