The Neuroscience, B.A. major is offered by the Interdisciplinary Studies Department in the May School of Arts and Sciences .
Nicole Cyr
Shields Science Center 208
508-565-1705
ncyr@stonehill.edu
Professor:
J. McCoy
Assistant Professor:
N. Cyr
J. Segawa
H. Yu
Housed in the May School of Arts and Sciences, the Departments of Psychology and Biology offer this interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience.
Neuroscience is an interdepartmental major that provides an integrated and in-depth foundation for understanding the complex functions of the nervous system including the brain. Recent advances in physiology, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and imaging technology have greatly increased our understanding of brain function and neuropathology. Over the past decade, there has been increased interest in understanding how the nervous and endocrine systems regulate behavior along with a renewed interest in the effects of the environment on brain function and plasticity. Given this combination of events, now is an exciting time to become involved in neuroscience.
Departmental Mission
The mission of the Neuroscience Program is to prepare students to actively engage in and contribute to the process, understanding and application of neuroscience. Neuroscience is an interdepartmental major that provides an integrated and in-depth foundation for understanding the complex functions of the nervous system including the brain. The major is appropriate for students who plan to pursue a career in neuroscience, or in a related field.
Learning Goals
Majors in Neuroscience will:
- demonstrate foundational knowledge in neuroscience, chemistry, biology and psychology. (Additionally, students taking the premedical curriculum and those applying to Ph.D. programs in neuroscience should also demonstrate knowledge in Physics and Calculus.)
- demonstrate technical training in neuroscience at the molecular, cellular, systems and behavioral/cognitive levels of analysis as well as possess the ability to apply analytical thinking and statistical reasoning in the design of research studies.
- understand and practice the ethical principles that guide the professional behavior of neuroscientists and related careers (e.g., neurologists, clinical neuropsychologists, etc.). This includes a grasp of the ethical issues pertaining to the use of human subjects and the use of animals in research.
- develop competency in written and oral communication skills with emphasis on scientific writing and formal scientific presentations.
The B.A. in Neuroscience requires the completion of 13 courses.
