The Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Majors and Minor

The Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Majors and Minor provide students with an unusual flexibility. For students committed to in-depth neuroscience education, they can major in either of two tracks: a cognitive/behavioral track that emphasizes the outcome of neural processing and circuit level mechanisms supporting cognition and behavior, and a molecular/cellular track that emphasizes the genetic, biochemical, and cell biological underpinnings of the development and function of the nervous system. Students who wish to focus on another area of study, but gain substantial exposure to the field of neuroscience, may minor in neuroscience. All three options require three courses in neuroscience fundamentals: Introduction to Neuroscience, Neurobiology, and Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience. After completing these courses, students may choose among numerous upper-level lecture and lab courses that span the field. In addition, there are currently 20 neuroscientists among the LUC Lake Shore Campus faculty, providing opportunities for independent undergraduate research. Neuroscientists at the LUC Medical Center give talks each year at the Lake Shore Campus, and students are also welcome to arrange research internships with medical school faculty. For additional information, please contact:

Dr. Eric W. Gobel, egobel@luc.edu Director, Cognitive/Behavioral Neuroscience

Dr. Bill Rochlin, wrochli@luc.edu Director, Molecular/Cellular Neuroscience

Undergraduate Programs

Neuroscience Department Policies

Double-Dipping with Other Majors/Minors

For students in either track of the Neuroscience Major or the Neuroscience Minor, any courses taken that count toward their Neuroscience Major/Minor may also count toward the following majors and minors:

• BS in Biology (BIOL-BS)
• BS in Biology with Ecology Emphasis (BIOE-BS)
• BS in Biology with Molecular Emphasis (BIOM-BS)
• BS in Psychology (PSYC-BS)
• Minor in Biology (BIOL-MINR)
• Minor in Psychology (PSYC-MINR)

Students may not double-major in both tracks of the Neuroscience Major or combine the Neuroscience Major with the Neuroscience Minor.  For all other majors/minors, the CAS Academic Council's double-dipping policy shall apply.

Undergraduate Policies and Procedures

Please see Undergraduate Policies and Procedures for academic policies that supersede those of academic units within the University.

Neuroscience (NEUR)