As a neuroscience student, they will learn from faculty in the biology, philosophy and psychological science departments. They will develop a keen understanding of brain structure and function and use this foundation to design a course of study in the areas that interest them most. Students will benefit from active, interdisciplinary learning and the opportunity to put ideas into practice through independent research.
Students will learn the biological and the physiological principles that govern the function of the nervous system, from the systems level–how various parts of the brain interact–to the cellular–how neurons communicate–and the molecular–how genes determine the structure of membrane-embedded proteins.
Students will learn:
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- They will study the philosophy of the mind and develop an understanding of cognition, thought and knowledge as products of the brain.
- They will examine how neural activity informs human psychology and behavior.
- Students will tailor their course of study to their interests and goals, taking courses like molecular biology, behavioral ecology, ethics and cognitive psychology. Then, they will contextualize all they have learned through independent research or an internship.