Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary program that draws from psychology, biology, chemistry, kinesiology, physics, mathematics and other disciplines. The neuroscience program provides students access to the field by linking curricula, faculty, and students in a concentration that requires foundations in at least two natural sciences and allows students to explore connections with courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Typical First-Year Schedule
Fall
- FYS 120 or WRIT 120 or Conversation Program
- World Language
- CHEM 122 or CHEM 125
- Math (according to placement) or Bio 150* or Psych 125 or the intro course for your major
january term
- PSYCH 222 Psychology of Hearing**
- KINES 199 Technology, Health, and Wellness**
Spring
- FYS 120 or WRIT 120 or Conversation Program
- World Language
- PSYCH 125 or Bio 150*(foundation courses for the concentration)
- OLE Core/Elective or CHEM 126 or Math (according to placement)
Additional Information
* If you are interested in a Biology major you should consider taking Bio 150 in your first year.
** If you are interested in taking a neuroscience course in your first year, huzzah! These January Term offerings count towards the neuroscience concentration and may be appropriate for first-year students.
Students should take introductory coursework in at least one of the fields that contributes to neuroscience: Psychology (Psych 125), Biology (Bio 150), or Chemistry (Chem 122, 125) and the introductory courses for a likely major.
Students should consult with the director of the neuroscience concentration by the end of the sophomore year to plan a path through the concentration.
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS COURSEWORK
- Credit for transfer courses is done in consultation with the Registrar and the Director of Neuroscience.
Placement
- Not applicable.
Informational Events
Nothing available at this time.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Director, Neuroscience – Shelly Dickinson (dickinss@stolaf.edu)
Director, Neuroscience (effective July 1, 2023) – Gary Muir (muir@stolaf.edu)