4-Year Plans

Upon completion of the Neurobiology Major, it is our expectation that all of our students come away having a strong background in basic science and mathematics, plus upper level study in cutting-edge neuroscience topics. We have developed a set of goals that will help all students realize this expectation. Graduates of the Neurobiology major will be able to:

• Appreciate the ionic basics and mechanisms of excitable membranes, synaptic transmission, and neurotransmitter function.
• Feel confident about their understanding of and ability to discuss central and peripheral neuroanatomy, and the function of a variety of well-studied neuroanatomical pathways.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles underlying motor function, sensory systems, autonomic regulation, cognitive functions and emotional regulation
• Critically analyze how experimental tools in neuroscience and other related fields can answer questions in neuroscience research.
• Evaluate how specific physiological and pathological perturbations might alter neuronal function at the molecular, cellular, synaptic, and systems levels.

Please see our suggested 4-year plans, in order to begin thinking about your own path to success.