Neuroscience - Cellular & Molecular

Dr. Shohreh Amini, Chair

Dr. Ed Gruberg, Advisor
Biology-Life Sciences Building, Room 319
215-204-9120
e.gruberg@temple.edu

Dr. Joel Sheffield, Advisor

Biology-Life Sciences Building, Room 311
215-204-8839

jbs@temple.edu

www.temple.edu/biology/undergraduate/

The major in Neuroscience - Cellular & Molecular leading to a Bachelor of Science from the College of Science and Technology is designed to provide rigorous preparation in scientific knowledge at the molecular and cellular level to those students interested in pursuing advanced studies and professional development in neuroscience, medicine or a related field in life sciences.  In addition to neuroscience, graduates in the major will be well prepared for graduate or professional studies in cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, biomedical sciences, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and many allied health fields.  Neuroscience graduates who do not pursue graduate studies will be prepared to accept technical positions in industry (pharmaceutical, biotech) or government and university laboratories.  Graduates will be ready to conduct research on a range of neuroscience and related topics at the level of cells or molecules, including nervous system function, development, disease or injury.

Major requirements

Bachelor of Science major Requirements

The following courses are required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience:  Calculus I, II; General Chemistry I, II with labs; Organic Chemistry I, II with labs; calculus-based physics I, II; Biology 1111, 2112, 2296*, 3096, 3352, 3358, XXXX**; Neuroscience 1051; and four Neuroscience electives of which two must be within the College of Science & Technology.

Writing Intensive Requirement for Bachelor of science

Students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major.  Following is a list of courses that can be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement:  Biology 2296* and 3096.

*Pending writing-intensive course approval.

**Pending final course approval.  Contact your academic advisor for more information when applicable.

*Pending writing-intensive course approval.

**Pending final course approval.  Contact your academic advisor for more information when applicable.

^Neuroscience Electives