Course Overview

Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to understanding the brain and nervous system. Scientific work in this area is guided by biology, chemistry, and psychology and includes contributions from other disciplines such as physics, computer science, mathematics, and medicine. The neuroscience collateral major at Coe requires a major in biology, chemistry, or psychology and provides a solid foundation for graduate study in neuroscience-related programs, medicine, and health-related careers.

Courses in neuroscience major provide an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how the nervous system regulates physiological, cognitive, and behavioral processes in human and nonhuman animals. The neuroscience major is designed to instill curiosity about the complex processes at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels of the organization. Research projects include limb regeneration, neurodegenerative disease, neuroinflammatory responses, consequences of prenatal drug exposure, addiction, and effects of medical conditions on quality of life.

General Eligibility

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Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• N/A