B.S. in Interdisciplinary Neuroscience

Requirements

The B.S. program requires a minimum of 120 credits for graduation: 40-43 preparation, 31-36 core, 40 general education, and 18 in your chosen major/track (clinical, molecular, or neuropharmacology).

To transfer out of University College for Academic Success and enter your selected degree granting college, you must complete a minimum of 56 credits of the following courses with a 2.0 GPA average: BIO 101/103, BIO 102/104, BIO 220/221, BIO 222/223, CHM 101/102, CHM 112/114, CHM 124 or 227, PHY 111/185, MTH 103/131, PSY 113, COM 100, WRT 104 or 106, URI 101, NEU 101, NEU 110, NEU 210, NEU 262, and NEU 230.

Preparation Courses

Preparation courses ensure that you have the background to be successful in the major and in applying to graduate and professional programs. (40-43 credits)

  • CHM 101/102: General Chem I/Lab (4)
  • CHM 112/114: General Chem II/Lab (4)
  • CHM 124: Introduction to Organic Chemistry OR CHM 227: Organic Chemistry (3)
  • MTH 131 (+MTH 103 if needed as prereq): Applied Calculus I (3)
  • BIO 101/103: Biology I/Lab (4)
  • BIO 102/104: Biology II/Lab (4)
  • BIO 220/221: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab (4)
  • BIO 222/223: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab (4)
  • WRT 104: Writing to Inform and Explain (3) OR WRT 106: Writing for Research
  • COM 100: Communication Fundamentals (3)
  • PSY 113: General Psychology (3)
  • URI 101: Introduction to URI (1)

Core Courses

The neuroscience core introduces you to the fundamental concepts of brain and nervous system function, development, and disease. You will learn about research methods used in the field and apply that knowledge in experiential learning opportunities on- or off-campus. (31-36 credits)

  • NEU 101: Foundations of Neuroscience (3)
  • NEU 110: Neurosciences Seminar (1)
  • NEU 210: Neuroethics and Diversity (3)
  • NEU 262: Neuroscience Research Methods (4)
  • NEU 230: Neuroscience Professional Development (1)
  • NEU 301: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (3)
  • NEU 310: Developmental Neurobiology (3)
  • NEU 320: Clinical Neurosciences (3)
  • STA 307: Biostatistics (3)
  • PHY 111/185: General Physics I/Lab (4)
  • NEU 410: Experimental Neuroscience (1-6) OR ITR 302 & 304 (6)
  • NEU 460: Neurosciences Journal Club (1)- ITR 302 & 304 will earn students 6 credits. Cannot be taken for less. See advisor for more details.

General Education Courses

All students at URI are required to complete 40 credits of General Education courses, including all 12 outcomes of learning objectives. The following courses are required for the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience degree, and count towards General Education credit:

  • WRT 104: Writing to Inform and Explain (3) OR WRT 106: Writing for Research
  • COM 100: Communication Fundamentals (3)
  • CHM 101: General Chemistry Lecture I (3)
  • BIO 101: Principles of Biology I (3)
  • BIO 103: Principles of Biology Lab I (1)
  • BIO 102: Principles of Biology II (3)
  • BIO 104: Principles of Biology Lab II (1)
  • PHY 111: General Physics I (3)
  • PHY 185: General Physics I Lab (1)
  • MTH 131: Applied Calculus 1 (3) and MTH 103: Applied Pre-Calculus (3)(only if needed)

Undergraduate Learning Outcomes

  1. Graduates will integrate knowledge, principles and practice in neuroscience and across related disciplines.
  2. Graduates will critically evaluate evidence-based literature.
  3. Graduates will be ethical and responsible researchers and practitioners.