Neuroscience, Comprehensive Major

Neuroscience, Comprehensive Major, B.S., Chemistry Track

The following is a sample degree plan, based on the current catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown, but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year.

To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Liberal Education (LE) Core. LE Core course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as LE-K1, LE-S2, LE-R3, and LE-I1 to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of their liberal education course work. Please click here for a description of the Liberal Education Core outcomes and requirements. Note that the LE Core may be completed through both course and non-course experiences.

Students in this major have the option to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The degrees are distinguished by foreign language competency for the B.A. and a higher level of mathematics competency for the B.S.

FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
CHEM 105General Chemistry I Lecture a3
CHEM 106General Chemistry I Laboratory (LE-K1) a2
MATH 109Algebra for Calculus (LE-S2)4
SECOND SEMESTER
CHEM 109General Chemistry II with Lab a4
MATH 112Precalculus Mathematics4
BIOL 221Foundations of Biology I (LE-K1L)4
SOME TIME IN THE FIRST YEAR
IDIS 125Brain: Introduction to Neuroscience4
WRIT 114Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)5
OR
Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)
OR
Accelerated Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)
PSYC 100Introduction to Psychology (LE-K2)3
OR
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences
Total30
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
BIOL 222Foundations of Biology II3
BIOL 223Foundations of Biological Inquiry (LE-S3)2
CHEM 325Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory4
LE Option: Knowledge 4 (LE-K4) Fine Arts3
SECOND SEMESTER
MATH 246Elementary Statistics4
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course3-4
CHEM 326Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory4
LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity3
SOME TIME IN THE FIRST OR SECOND YEAR
PHIL 1XX or 2XX- Introductory level PHIL course b3
Total30
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course3-4
Neuroscience Elective2-5
LE Option: Skills 1 (LE-S1) Written and Oral Communication3
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences3
SECOND SEMESTER
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course3-4
Neuroscience Elective2-5
LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1, DDIV) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity with Design for Diversity3
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities3
SOME TIME IN THE THIRD YEAR
LE Option: Responsibility 2 (LE-R2) Global Perspectives3
Total30
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course3-4
Neuroscience Elective2-5
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities3
LE Option: Integration (LE-I1)3
SECOND SEMESTER
Neuroscience Elective2-5
LE Option: Responsibility 3 (LE-R3) Civic and Environmental Issues3
LE Option: Integration (LE-I1)3
Electives
SOME TIME IN THE THIRD OR FOURTH YEAR
PHIL 343Philosophy of Mind (if not completed during third year)3
Total30
Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits
a

CHEM 115 may be taken in place of CHEM 105, CHEM 106 (K1) and CHEM 109

b

Introductory level PHIL course may count towards one or two LE categories, depending on selected course

Note 1:  All students must complete the 30-hour Service-Learning Requirement via a non-credit or credit option (see University Graduation Requirements).

Note 2: Neuroscience majors who plan to add pre- professional health tracks to their major should consult with their ARCC Advisor and/or Health Careers Center Advisor to select electives and create a graduation plan.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs) 
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire encourages all students to participate in High Impact Practices. The following information identifies any specific recommendations that faculty in this major have concerning which HIPs might be most beneficial to students, and any recommendations about when those HIPs best fit into the degree plan. Students should also consult their faculty advisor for information on HIPs. There are many additional high impact opportunities available. Talk to your academic advisor for more information about incorporating HIPs like Study Abroad, Intercultural Immersion, Internship, and/or Student/Faculty Collaborative Research into your time at UW-Eau Claire.

Neuroscience, Comprehensive Major, B.S., Math Track

The following is a sample degree plan, based on the current catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown, but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year.

To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Liberal Education (LE) Core. LE Core course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as LE-K1, LE-S2, LE-R3, and LE-I1 to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of their liberal education course work. Please click here for a description of the Liberal Education Core outcomes and requirements. Note that the LE Core may be completed through both course and non-course experiences.

Students in this major have the option to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The degrees are distinguished by foreign language competency for the B.A. and a higher level of mathematics competency for the B.S.

FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
CHEM 105General Chemistry I Lecture3
CHEM 106General Chemistry I Laboratory (LE-K1) a2
MATH 109Algebra for Calculus4
SECOND SEMESTER
CHEM 109General Chemistry II with Lab a4
MATH 112Precalculus Mathematics4
BIOL 221Foundations of Biology I (LE-K1L)4
SOMETIME IN THE FIRST YEAR
IDIS 125Brain: Introduction to Neuroscience4
WRIT 114Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)5
OR
Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)
OR
Accelerated Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)
PSYC 100Introduction to Psychology (LE-K2)3
OR
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences
Total30
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MATH 114Calculus I4
BIOL 222Foundations of Biology II3
BIOL 223Foundations of Biological Inquiry (LE-S3)2
LE Option: Knowledge 4 (LE-K4) Fine Arts3
SECOND SEMESTER
MATH 246Elementary Statistics4
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course3-4
LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity3
LE Option: Skills 1 (LE-S1) Written and Oral Communication3
SOME TIME IN THE FIRST OR SECOND YEAR
PHIL 1XX or 2XX-Introductory level PHIL course b3
LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1, DDIV) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity with Design for Diversity3
Total30
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MATH 441Linear Regression Analysis, with Time Series4
MATH 443Experimental Design and Analysis3
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course3-4
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences3
SECOND SEMESTER
MATH 447Nonparametric Statistics2
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course3-4
Neuroscience Elective2-5
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities3
SOME TIME IN THE THIRD YEAR
LE Option: Responsibility 2 (LE-R2) Global Perspectives
Total30
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course3-4
Neuroscience Elective2-5
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities3
LE Option: Integration (LE-I1)3
SECOND SEMESTER
Neuroscience Elective2-5
Neuroscience Elective2-5
LE Option: Responsibility 3 (LE-R3) Civic and Environmental Issues3
LE Option: Integration (LE-I1)3
SOME TIME IN THE FOURTH YEAR
Electives
SOME TIME IN THE THIRD OR FOURTH YEAR
PHIL 343Philosophy of Mind3
Total30
Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits
a

CHEM 115 may be taken in place of CHEM 105, CHEM 106 (K1) and CHEM 109

b

Introductory level PHIL course may count towards one or two LE categories, depending on selected course

Note 1:  All students must complete the 30-hour Service-Learning Requirement via a non-credit or credit option (see University Graduation Requirements).

Note 2: Neuroscience majors who plan to add pre- professional health tracks to their major should consult with their ARCC Advisor and/or Health Careers Center Advisor to select electives and create a graduation plan.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs) 
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire encourages all students to participate in High Impact Practices. The following information identifies any specific recommendations that faculty in this major have concerning which HIPs might be most beneficial to students, and any recommendations about when those HIPs best fit into the degree plan. Students should also consult their faculty advisor for information on HIPs. There are many additional high impact opportunities available. Talk to your academic advisor for more information about incorporating HIPs like Study Abroad, Intercultural Immersion, Internship, and/or Student/Faculty Collaborative Research into your time at UW-Eau Claire.

Liberal Education (LE) Core Guidance

Liberal Education Core (LE Core) 

The LE Core comprises 17 learning experiences across 11 learning outcomes. Students must complete a minimum of 36 credits in courses approved for the LE Core. 

  • K1 – Natural Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2). 

  • K2 – Social Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2). 

  • K3 – Humanities; two experiences. 

  • K4 – Fine Arts; one experience. 

  • S1 – Written and Oral Communication; two experiences (one experience must satisfy the University writing requirement). 

  • S2 – Mathematics; one experience (must satisfy the University math competency requirement). 

  • S3 – Creativity; one experience (can be fulfilled in a student’s major). 

  • R1 – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity; two experiences (one experience must meet the UW System Design for Diversity (DD) requirement). 

  • R2 – Global Perspectives; one experience. 

  • R3 – Civic and Environmental Issues; one experience. 

  • I1 – Integration; two experiences (one experience can be fulfilled in a student’s major). 

  • SL—Service Learning; 30 hours 

Additional LE Core Information 

  • Most LE Core learning experiences are course based, and many courses meet more than one learning outcome (e.g., K3 and R2 or K1 and R3). 

  • Some learning experiences can also be met outside of a traditional course (e.g., undergraduate research (S3), study abroad (I1)). 

  • S1 – An English placement score that fulfills the University writing requirement fulfills one S1 experience. 

  • S1 – A foreign Language placement score that qualifies the student to enter the 102 level satisfies one S1 experience. 

  • S1, R2 – A foreign language placement score that qualifies the student to enter the 202 level satisfies one experience in S1 and the R2 experience. 

  • S2 – A math placement score that qualifies the student to enter Math 111, 112, 113 or 114 fulfills the S2 experience. 

  • S3 – Completion of two credits from any approved music ensemble fulfills the S3 experience. 

  • I1 – Any semester long study abroad program can fulfill one I1 experience.