Dr. Jenny He
Professor of Neuroscience; Chair of the Department of Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 335
- jhe
@university.alkimi.ai
Additional Undergraduate Majors • BS Degree
Neuroscience (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience examines neurobiology, neural circuits, and behavior to prepare students for medicine, biotechnology, and doctoral research.
Curriculum Structure
Program Overview & Learning Outcomes
The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience examines neurobiology, neural circuits, and behavior to prepare students for medicine, biotechnology, and doctoral research.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the baccalaureate curriculum, graduates will:
- Explain the molecular, cellular, and circuit-level mechanisms governing nervous system function, synaptic transmission, and neuroplasticity.
- Formulate and investigate hypotheses regarding brain-behavior relationships using electrophysiological, behavioral, and molecular biological methodologies.
- Analyze neuropharmacological mechanisms of drug action and the pathophysiology of major neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
- Synthesize complex neuroscience literature and empirical laboratory data to produce rigorous scientific manuscripts and conference-style research presentations.
Prerequisite Progression Chain
Neuroscience Core: BIO 101 + CHEM 101 → NEUR 201 → NEUR 301 → NEUR 410 → NEUR 490.
Chemistry Sequence: CHEM 101 → CHEM 102 → CHEM 210 → CHEM 211; CHEM 210 + NEUR 201 → NEUR 350.
Biological Sciences: BIO 101 → BIO 102; BIO 101 + CHEM 101 → BIO 210 → NEUR 301.
Quantitative Foundation: MATH 140; STAT 205.
Undergraduate Catalog
64 Major Credits
Total degree requirement: 120 credits including Alkimi Core and electives.
Academic Department
Advising questions: Academic Advising Center
- Location
- Lovell Hall 101
- Phone
- (555) 555-0158
Required Coursework
Major Requirements (64 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEUR 201 | Introduction to Neuroscience (with Lab) | 4 cr | BIO 101, CHEM 101 |
| NEUR 301 | Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience (with Lab) | 4 cr | NEUR 201, BIO 210, CHEM 210 |
| NEUR 320 | Systems & Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 cr | NEUR 201 |
| NEUR 350 | Neuropharmacology | 3 cr | NEUR 201, CHEM 210 |
| NEUR 410 | Neurobiology of Disease | 3 cr | NEUR 301 |
| NEUR 490 | Senior Neuroscience Capstone Research | 3 cr | Senior standing, NEUR 301 |
| NEUR Electives | Three 300/400-Level Neuroscience Electives | 9 cr | NEUR 201 |
| BIO 101 | Introduction to Biology | 4 cr | None |
| BIO 102 | Organismal Biology & Diversity | 4 cr | BIO 101 |
| BIO 210 | Genetics and Molecular Biology | 4 cr | BIO 101, CHEM 101 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 4 cr | MATH 105 or placement |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4 cr | CHEM 101 |
| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 cr | CHEM 102 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 cr | CHEM 210 |
| MATH 140 | Calculus I | 4 cr | MATH 110 or placement |
| STAT 205 | Statistics for Behavioral & Life Sciences | 3 cr | MATH 105 or higher |
Sample Degree Roadmap
Four-Year Graduation Plan (120 Credits)
A representative semester-by-semester sequence fulfilling the Alkimi Core (40 credits), major requirements (64 credits), and elective coursework.
Year 1 Fall Term
Semester 1
BIO 101 (4), CHEM 101 (4), MATH 140 (4), FYS 101 (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 1 Spring Term
Semester 2
BIO 102 (4), CHEM 102 (4), STAT 205 (3), ENGL 101 (3), Elective (3) = 17 cr
Total: 17 cr
Year 2 Fall Term
Semester 3
BIO 210 (4), CHEM 210 (4), NEUR 201 (4), ENGL 102 (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 2 Spring Term
Semester 4
CHEM 211 (4), NEUR 301 (4), NEUR 320 (3), Core Arts (3) = 14 cr
Total: 14 cr
Year 3 Fall Term
Semester 5
NEUR 350 (3), NEUR Elective 1 (3), Core Humanities (3), Core Social Science (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 3 Spring Term
Semester 6
NEUR 410 (3), NEUR Elective 2 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Core Humanities (3), Core Social Science (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 4 Fall Term
Semester 7
NEUR Elective 3 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Core Global Perspectives (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 4 Spring Term
Semester 8
NEUR 490 (3), CORE 400 (2), Upper-Division Elective (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3) = 14 cr
Total: 14 cr
Instruction & Mentorship
Department Faculty
Learn alongside distinguished scholars, active researchers, and dedicated classroom mentors.
Dr. Leyla Kurt
Meridian Professor of Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 343
- lkurt
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Gwendolyn Freeman
Professor of Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 337
- gfreeman
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Everton Henriques
Professor of Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 353
- ehenriques
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Milan Ivanov
Professor of Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 347
- mivanov
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Arjun Iyer
Associate Professor of Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 238
- aiyer
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Rachel Keller
Associate Professor of Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 236
- rkeller
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Roland Dempsey
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 341
- rdempsey
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Petra Petrov
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 351
- ppetrov
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Brian Parrish
Associate Teaching Professor of Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 345
- bparrish
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Rahul Naidu
Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 339
- rnaidu
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Lindsay Beckett
Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 349
- lbeckett
@university.alkimi.ai