This B.S. program in Physiology and Neurobiology provides students with a foundational understanding of body and brain functions at the molecular, cellular, and systemic levels by synthesizing current and emerging ideas from research and medical science. Course offerings span comparative and model system physiology, nervous system function and development, endocrinology, cardiorespiratory physiology, and associated diseases. Additionally, we offer coursework and independent study based undergraduate research opportunities.
There is a minor in Physiology and Neurobiology. A minor in Neuroscience is offered jointly by the Physiology and Neurobiology Department and the Psychological Sciences Department. Both programs are described in the “Minors” section of this Catalog.
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Bachelor of Science Requirements
The following courses are required to earn a B.S. degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| BIOL 1107 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
MATH 1131Q
& MATH 1132Q | Calculus I
and Calculus II | 8 |
| 4-10 |
| Fundamentals of General Chemistry I
and Fundamentals of General Chemistry II
and Fundamentals of General Chemistry III | |
| General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry II | |
| 4-11 |
| General Physics I
and General Physics II
and General Physics Problems | |
| General Physics with Calculus I
and General Physics with Calculus II | |
| Fundamentals of Physics I
and Fundamentals of Physics II | |
| Total Credits | 20-33 |
Major Requirements
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| PNB 2774 | Enhanced Human Physiology and Anatomy I | 4 |
| PNB 2775 | Enhanced Human Physiology and Anatomy II | 4 |
| PNB 2776 | Enhanced Human Physiology and Anatomy Laboratory | 2 |
| PNB 3251 | Biology of the Brain | 3 |
| 6-9 |
| Hormones and Behavior | |
| Human Physiology in Extreme Environments | |
| Comparative Animal Physiology | |
| Physiological Model Systems | |
| Comparative Endocrinology | |
| Molecular Endocrinology | |
| Membrane Transport in Health and Disease | |
| Cardiorespiratory Physiology | |
| Current Topics in Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology | |
| Development of the Brain | |
| Human Neuroanatomy | |
| Stem Cell Biology | |
| Biology of Synaptic Transmission | |
| Sensory Physiology | |
| Biology of Nervous System Diseases | |
| 1-4 |
| Introduction to Drosophila Models in Physiology and Neurobiology Research | |
| Molecular Physiology in Drosophila Models | |
| Public Communication of Physiology and Neurobiology | |
| Field Study in Physiology and Neurobiology | |
| Investigations in Neurobiology | |
| Molecular Principles of Physiology | |
| Senior Research Thesis in Physiology and Neurobiology | |
| 1 | |
| Total Credits | 20-26 |
Students who have not completed 26 credits in the PNB major after satisfying the above requirements may take additional course(s) from the above categories, or any other PNB course at the 2000 or higher level. However, no more than three credits of PNB 3180 Field Study in Physiology and Neurobiology, PNB 3296 Undergraduate Research in Physiology and Neurobiology, or PNB 4296 Honors Undergraduate Research In Physiology and Neurobiology may be applied toward the 26 credits-in-major requirement.
Related Courses
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| MCB 2000 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| MCB 2400 | Human Genetics | 3 |
| or MCB 2410 | Genetics |
| |
| Organic Chemistry
and Organic Chemistry | |
| Organic Chemistry
and Cell Biology 2 | |
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this catalog.
