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.
Code | Title | Credits |
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FIRST YEAR | ||
FIRST SEMESTER | ||
CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I Lecture a | 3 |
CHEM 106 | General Chemistry I Laboratory (LE-K1) a | 2 |
MATH 109 | Algebra for Calculus (LE-S2) | 4 |
SECOND SEMESTER | ||
CHEM 109 | General Chemistry II with Lab a | 4 |
MATH 112 | Precalculus Mathematics | 4 |
BIOL 221 | Foundations of Biology I (LE-K1L) | 4 |
SOME TIME IN THE FIRST YEAR | ||
IDIS 125 | Brain: Introduction to Neuroscience | 4 |
WRIT 114 | Intensive 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 100 | Introduction to Psychology (LE-K2) | 3 |
OR | ||
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences | ||
Total | 30 | |
SECOND YEAR | ||
FIRST SEMESTER | ||
BIOL 222 | Foundations of Biology II | 3 |
BIOL 223 | Foundations of Biological Inquiry (LE-S3) | 2 |
CHEM 325 | Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory | 4 |
LE Option: Knowledge 4 (LE-K4) Fine Arts | 3 | |
SECOND SEMESTER | ||
MATH 246 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course | 3-4 | |
CHEM 326 | Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory | 4 |
LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity | 3 | |
SOME TIME IN THE FIRST OR SECOND YEAR | ||
PHIL 1XX or 2XX- Introductory level PHIL course b | 3 | |
Total | 30 | |
THIRD YEAR | ||
FIRST SEMESTER | ||
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course | 3-4 | |
Neuroscience Elective | 2-5 | |
LE Option: Skills 1 (LE-S1) Written and Oral Communication | 3 | |
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences | 3 | |
SECOND SEMESTER | ||
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course | 3-4 | |
Neuroscience Elective | 2-5 | |
LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1, DDIV) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity with Design for Diversity | 3 | |
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities | 3 | |
SOME TIME IN THE THIRD YEAR | ||
LE Option: Responsibility 2 (LE-R2) Global Perspectives | 3 | |
Total | 30 | |
FOURTH YEAR | ||
FIRST SEMESTER | ||
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course | 3-4 | |
Neuroscience Elective | 2-5 | |
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities | 3 | |
LE Option: Integration (LE-I1) | 3 | |
SECOND SEMESTER | ||
Neuroscience Elective | 2-5 | |
LE Option: Responsibility 3 (LE-R3) Civic and Environmental Issues | 3 | |
LE Option: Integration (LE-I1) | 3 | |
Electives | ||
SOME TIME IN THE THIRD OR FOURTH YEAR | ||
PHIL 343 | Philosophy of Mind (if not completed during third year) | 3 |
Total | 30 | |
Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits |
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CHEM 115 may be taken in place of CHEM 105, CHEM 106 (K1) and CHEM 109
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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.
Code | Title | Credits |
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FIRST YEAR | ||
FIRST SEMESTER | ||
CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 106 | General Chemistry I Laboratory (LE-K1) a | 2 |
MATH 109 | Algebra for Calculus | 4 |
SECOND SEMESTER | ||
CHEM 109 | General Chemistry II with Lab a | 4 |
MATH 112 | Precalculus Mathematics | 4 |
BIOL 221 | Foundations of Biology I (LE-K1L) | 4 |
SOMETIME IN THE FIRST YEAR | ||
IDIS 125 | Brain: Introduction to Neuroscience | 4 |
WRIT 114 | Intensive 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 100 | Introduction to Psychology (LE-K2) | 3 |
OR | ||
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences | ||
Total | 30 | |
SECOND YEAR | ||
FIRST SEMESTER | ||
MATH 114 | Calculus I | 4 |
BIOL 222 | Foundations of Biology II | 3 |
BIOL 223 | Foundations of Biological Inquiry (LE-S3) | 2 |
LE Option: Knowledge 4 (LE-K4) Fine Arts | 3 | |
SECOND SEMESTER | ||
MATH 246 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course | 3-4 | |
LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity | 3 | |
LE Option: Skills 1 (LE-S1) Written and Oral Communication | 3 | |
SOME TIME IN THE FIRST OR SECOND YEAR | ||
PHIL 1XX or 2XX-Introductory level PHIL course b | 3 | |
LE Option: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1, DDIV) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity with Design for Diversity | 3 | |
Total | 30 | |
THIRD YEAR | ||
FIRST SEMESTER | ||
MATH 441 | Linear Regression Analysis, with Time Series | 4 |
MATH 443 | Experimental Design and Analysis | 3 |
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course | 3-4 | |
LE Option: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences | 3 | |
SECOND SEMESTER | ||
MATH 447 | Nonparametric Statistics | 2 |
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course | 3-4 | |
Neuroscience Elective | 2-5 | |
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities | 3 | |
SOME TIME IN THE THIRD YEAR | ||
LE Option: Responsibility 2 (LE-R2) Global Perspectives | ||
Total | 30 | |
FOURTH YEAR | ||
FIRST SEMESTER | ||
PSYC or BIOL- Neuroscience Core Course | 3-4 | |
Neuroscience Elective | 2-5 | |
LE Option: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities | 3 | |
LE Option: Integration (LE-I1) | 3 | |
SECOND SEMESTER | ||
Neuroscience Elective | 2-5 | |
Neuroscience Elective | 2-5 | |
LE Option: Responsibility 3 (LE-R3) Civic and Environmental Issues | 3 | |
LE Option: Integration (LE-I1) | 3 | |
SOME TIME IN THE FOURTH YEAR | ||
Electives | ||
SOME TIME IN THE THIRD OR FOURTH YEAR | ||
PHIL 343 | Philosophy of Mind | 3 |
Total | 30 | |
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.
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K1 – Natural Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2).
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K2 – Social Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2).
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K3 – Humanities; two experiences.
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K4 – Fine Arts; one experience.
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S1 – Written and Oral Communication; two experiences (one experience must satisfy the University writing requirement).
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S2 – Mathematics; one experience (must satisfy the University math competency requirement).
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S3 – Creativity; one experience (can be fulfilled in a student’s major).
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R1 – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity; two experiences (one experience must meet the UW System Design for Diversity (DD) requirement).
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R2 – Global Perspectives; one experience.
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R3 – Civic and Environmental Issues; one experience.
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I1 – Integration; two experiences (one experience can be fulfilled in a student’s major).
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SL—Service Learning; 30 hours
Additional LE Core Information
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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).
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Some learning experiences can also be met outside of a traditional course (e.g., undergraduate research (S3), study abroad (I1)).
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S1 – An English placement score that fulfills the University writing requirement fulfills one S1 experience.
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S1 – A foreign Language placement score that qualifies the student to enter the 102 level satisfies one S1 experience.
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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.
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S2 – A math placement score that qualifies the student to enter Math 111, 112, 113 or 114 fulfills the S2 experience.
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S3 – Completion of two credits from any approved music ensemble fulfills the S3 experience.
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I1 – Any semester long study abroad program can fulfill one I1 experience.