Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the workings and investigations of the nervous system from an anatomical, physiological, behavioral, cognitive, and computational (technological) approach. The UT Martin neuroscience minor provides a broad foundation in an extensive and developing field that benefits students interested in a variety of careers including healthcare, research, education, computer science, & the behavioral sciences.
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PSYC 1011
BIOL 130 & BIOL 1401, 2
NEUR 200 Introduction to Neuroscience (3-hr) (F)
NEUR 480 Seminar in Neuroscience (1-hr) (S)
8 hours from group A from at least 3 different disciplines
3 hours from group B
PSYC 1011
BIOL 130 & BIOL 1401, 2
NEUR 200 Introduction to Neuroscience (3-hr) (F)
NEUR 480 Seminar in Neuroscience (1-hr) (S)
8 hours from group B from at least 3 different disciplines
3 hours from group A
BIOL 337 (3-hr) Cell Biology
BIOL 464-465 (1 to 2-hr) Directed Studies3, 4
BIOL 451-454 (2-hr) Research Participation3, 4
ZOOL 251 (4-hr) Human Anatomy and Physiology I
ZOOL 462 (3-hr) Neurobiology
CHEM 350 (3-hr) Medicinal Chemistry
PHY 212 (4-hr) College Physics or PHY 221 (4 -hr) University Physics
ENGL 320 (3-hr) Introduction to Linguistics
HIST 466 (3-hr) American Thought Since 1877
HPER 350 (3-hr) Motor Development and Learning Across the Lifespan
NEUR 362, 363, & 365 (1-3-hr) Special Topics in Neuroscience
PSYC 320 (3-hr) Learning & Cognition
NEUR 324/ Psych 324 (1-hr) Mindfulness and Meditation
PSYC 360 (3-hr) Drugs & Behavior
NEUR 410/PSYC 410 (3-hr) Sleep and Dreams
NEUR 455 (1-6-hr) Travel Study
NEUR 460/ PSYC 460 (4-hr) Fundamentals of Clinical Neuropsychology
NURS 342 (6-hr) Mental Health Nursing
PSYC 470 (4-hr) Physiological Psychology
SPED 300 (3-hr) Children with Exceptionalities
NOTE 1: 1 = grade of C or better
NOTE 2: 2 = BIOL 110 & 120 are acceptable, but BIOL 130 & 140 are preferred.
NOTE 3: 3 = junior or senior standing and instructor’s approval
NOTE 4: 4 = Directed Studies and Research Participation may only be used for 1 semester of credit and must be approved by a neuroscience coordinator.
NOTE 5: A grade of C or better is required for all minor courses.
NOTE 6: No more than two courses can be counted for the major, concentration, and the minor.
Each spring, UTM students and Drs. Gathers and Merwin participate in Brain Awareness activities. Brain Awareness Week is a worldwide initiative which promotes awareness of brain research, supported by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and the Society for Neuroscience.
This celebration of brain awareness includes two major activities. First, students, faculty members, and community members are invited to attend the Oliver Sacks Neuroscience Tribute presentation. Past speakers included, Dr. Lisa de le Mothe from Tennessee State University and Dr. Max Fletcher from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Second, under the guidance of Drs. Gathers and Merwin, UTM students present brain awareness activities to attendees at Discovery Park of America (Union City, TN). Information and activities about the brain are set up throughout the center to engage children and adults in brain-based learning activities.
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