Sample B.A./M.S. Degree Track
Following is a sample degree track for students interested in the B.A./M.S. program. The following sample assume a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience (Premed Track) selecting the Biochemistry/Cell Biology course sequence. Students should discuss their specific degree track with their faculty advisors.
Freshman Year: Fall Term
200.141 Introduction to Physiological Psychology, or 080.105 Introduction to Neuroscience
030.101 Introduction to Chemistry I
030.105 Introduction to Chemistry Lab
110.106 Calculus I
060.113 Expository Writing
Fresheman Year: Spring Term
030.204 Introduction to Chemistry II
030.106 Introduction to Chemistry Lab II
060.114 Expository Writing II
110.107 Calculus II
080.203 Cognitive Neuroscience
Sophomore Year: Fall Term
080.305 The Nervous System I: Cells, Molecules and Systems
030.205 Introduction to Organic Chemistry I
Advanced Cognitive Neuroscience Course
Elective in (H) or (S)
Elective in (H) or (S)
Sophomore Year: Spring Term
080.306 The Nervous System II: Cells, Molecules and Systems
030.206 Introduction to Organic Chemistry II
030.225 Organic Chemistry Lab
080.544 Neuroscience Research
Advanced Cognitive Neuroscience Course
Junior Year: Fall Term
020.305 Biochemistry
020.315 Biochemistry Lab
171.103 General Physics I
171.111 General Physics Lab I
080.250 Neuroscience Lab
Junior Year: Spring Term
020.306 Cell Biology
020.316 Cell Biology Lab
171.104 General Physics II
171.112 General Physics Lab II
Elective in (H) or (S)
Senior Year: Fall Term
200.314 Advanced Statistical Methods
Elective in (H) or (S)
Elective in (H), (S), (Q) or (E)
Advanced Cognitive Neuroscience Course
Advanced Neuroscience Course
Advanced Neuroscience Course
Senior Year: Spring Term
080.850 Mentored Research (9 credits)
080.411 Advanced Seminar in Neuroscience
Senior/5th Year: Summer Term
080.851 Mentored Research (6 credits)
5th Year: Fall Term
080.852 Mentored Research (9 credits)
080.412 Advanced Seminar in Neuroscience
5th Year: Spring Term
080.660 B.A./M.S. Commencement Project (1 credit)
400 Level or Above Neuroscience Course
Advanced Neuroscience Course
Advanced Neuroscience Course
Advanced Neuroscience Course
In this final semester (ususally in March) graduating students will be required to present their work, 'thesis defense', infront of 3-member Pannel and their peers. The 3-member Pannel includes the following individuals: Dr. Takashi Yoshioka, the student's mentor, and an independent member who is an expert in the student's field of research.
Students should fill in and drop off the 'graduate application for graduation' early in their final Spring semester. The application can be obtained from either the Registrar's or the Neuroscience Office.