faculty Advisors
Cynthia Moss, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, NACS
Catherine Carr, Ph.D., Department of Biology, NACS
Description
The Minor in Neurosciences gives highly qualified and motivated undergraduates an opportunity to pursue an academic program in Neuroscience. The emphasis includes study in systems, cognitive, and computational neuroscience in a manner that crosses the traditional boundaries of Psychology, Biological Sciences, and other related disciplines. The minor is most appropriate for students who already have a background in the biological sciences or psychology. There are a number of science course prerequisites for the required and elective classes for the Minor in Neurosciences.
Restrictions
All majors are eligible for the minor EXCEPT students in the Physiology & Neurobiology (PHNB) track in Biological Sciences (BSCI). Students may count a maximum of two courses toward both their major degree requirements and the Minor in Neurosciences.
Eligibility
In order to apply for the Minor in Neurosciences, a student must have:
1. Completed at least 30 college credits and at least 15 credits at UMD
2. Earned at least a 2.0 in BSCI105 and CHEM131 & 132 or have AP equivalents
3. Earned at least a 2.0 in PSYC301 or BSCI330
4. Be in good academic standing
Application
Applications for the Minor in Neurosciences are considered two times each year: October 1 and March All applications must be received at least 2 weeks before the deadline. Interested students may submit an application for the Minor to the Undergraduate Psychology Office (BPS 1107). Applications are available on the NACS Program website and in the Undergraduate Psychology Office. Download an APPLICATION
Academic Advising Plan
Advising for students interested in the Minor in Neurosciences is provided by the Department of Psychology (BPS 1107) and Dr. Catherine Carr (cecarr@umd.edu) in the College of Computer, Mathmatical & Natural Sciences (CMNS). Information about advising for the minor is available on the NACS Program website and linked from the Psychology Undergraduate website.
Resource Requirements and Availability
The Minor in Neurosciences has been designed so that students have ample choice in course selection. All students in the Minor in Neurosciences must enroll in the “Topics in Neurosciences Seminar” (PSYC409) for at least one semester. Every other requirement in the Minor offers a choice of courses.
Research opportunities
Research Assistantships:
Students will have the opportunity to participate as a research assistant in a neurosciences laboratory leading to a research paper. (e.g., BSCI399, PSYC479) and can earn 3 credits per semester for up to 3 semesters towards their electives credit. Permission of a Minor in Neurosciences Faculty Advisor is required.
Honors Thesis:
A student in a Departmental Honors Program may conduct a thesis in Neurosciences for their program's requirement. Consult with a faculty advisor for more information.
