Coursework Relevant to a B.S. in Neuroscience:
- Psychoactive Drugs and Behavior
- Investigated the pharmacological and physiological actions of psychoactive drugs, while learning about drug use, misuse, and abuse
- Calculus
- Learned the fundamentals of calculus
- Biological Clocks and Rhythms
- Explored circadian biology through application on different case studies
- Psychology of Self-Control
- Identified different models for controlling one’s thoughts and actions, and learned about categorizing behavior that marks one’s level of self-control
- Food for Thought
- Learned about nutrition, metabolism, and the neural/hormonal regulation of feeding behavior
- Principles of Development
- Investigated physical and mental human development, focusing on infancy through adolescence
- Genetics
- Studied the three main branches of modern genetics: Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics
- Brain and Behavior
- Learned the basic structures of the brain and explored different components of behavioral neuroscience
- Intro to Neuroscience
- Learned about the molecular organization, chemistry, and physiology of the neuron; functional circuits; and normal/abnormal behavior
- Intro to Neuroscience Workshop
- Engaged in training to achieve basic functional skills needed for a career in neuroscience
- Statistics and Research Design
- Learned how to collect, evaluate, and interpret data from research articles and graphic representations
Coursework Relevant to B.A. in Spanish:
- Introduction to Spanish Literature
- Learned about Spanish literary masterpieces
- Introduction to Spanish-American Literature
- Explored Spanish-American literary masterpieces from colonial times until now
- Introduction to Literary Analysis
- Engaged in an analysis of Hispanic literature
- Seville and Spanish Civilization
- Explored Seville, Spain while learning about local art and architecture