Neuroscience BS
Major: Neuroscience
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits:186.5
Co-op Options: One Co-op (Four years); No Co-op (Four years)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.1501
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9121
About the Program
Drexel’s interdisciplinary BS program in Neuroscience is a joint program between the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Biomedical Engineering and Science. The program is specifically designed for students with interests in the biological bases of thought and behavior who wish to focus their studies on understanding, repairing, or enhancing neural systems. Drexel’s neuroscience BS program is well-suited for students who are considering professional careers in cognitive, clinical, computational, or systems neuroscience; medicine (e.g., neurology, psychiatry); health care; biomedical research; data science; or animal science, as well as other research health-related fields. Drexel’s highly interdisciplinary neuroscience curriculum reflects the present and anticipates the future of this rapidly-evolving field, and offers students strong foundational knowledge across many different areas, including biology, psychology, mathematics, biomedical engineering, statistics, neuroethics, and computer science.
The BS in Neuroscience program at Drexel is designed for students whose interests lie at the intersection of the multiple fields that require an understanding of the biological and cognitive basis of central nervous system function and its applications, and who have a strong commitment to research. Graduates of this major will develop a strong foundation across biological, psychological, and quantitative skill sets necessary for their meaningful integration toward understanding, repairing, and enhancing neural systems in healthy or diseased organisms.
Additional Information
For more information about this program please contact: neus@drexel.edu.
Degree Requirements
| General Ed Core requirements | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development * | 1.0 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 111 | English Composition I | |
| ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 112 | English Composition II | |
| ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 113 | English Composition III | |
| NEUS 201 | Academics & Career: Neuroscience | 1.0 |
| UNIV S101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| or UNIV R101 | The Drexel Experience | |
| Developing Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Complete the following sequence: | 12.0 | |
| Calculus I and Calculus II and Linear Algebra | ||
| Engaging the Natural World | ||
| BIO 131 | Cells and Biomolecules | 4.0 |
| BIO 134 | Cells and Biomolecules Lab | 1.0 |
| ENVS 212 | Evolution | 4.0 |
| Analyzing Cultures and Histories | ||
| Select a minimum of 7.0 credits in 100-400 level courses in the following: | 7.0 | |
Any HIST (History) | ||
Any PHIL (Philosophy) | ||
| Understanding Society and Human Behavior | ||
| Select a minimum of 6.0 credits from 100-400 level courses in the following: | 6.0 | |
Any ANTH (Anthropology) | ||
Any ENGL (English) | ||
Any PSCI (Political Science) | ||
Any SOC (Sociology) | ||
| General Psychology I | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Cultivating Global Competence | ||
| Select a minimum of 6.0 credits from 100-400 level from the following: | 6.0 | |
Any ARBC (Arabic) | ||
Any CHIN (Chinese) | ||
Any FREN (French) | ||
Any GER (German) | ||
Any GST (Global Studies) | ||
Any JAPN (Japanese) | ||
Any KOR (Korean) | ||
Any SPAN (Spanish) | ||
| Perspectives in Diversity | ||
| Select a minimum of 6.0 from the list below: | 6.0-8.0 | |
| Connections in Biology | ||
| The Privilege of Aging | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Religion, Science, and Medicine in History | ||
| United States Civil Rights Movement | ||
| History of Modern Medicine | ||
| Technology and Identity | ||
| Disabilities in History | ||
| Madness, Mental Health and Psychiatry in the Modern West | ||
| Neuroscience BS Core Requirements | ||
| BIO 132 | Genetics and Evolution | 4.0 |
| Select 3.0-6.0 credits from the list below: | 3.0-6.0 | |
| Genetics and Evolution Lab | ||
| Physiology and Ecology | ||
| Anatomy and Ecology Lab | ||
| Human Physiology I | ||
| Human Physiology II | ||
| Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology I | ||
| Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology II | ||
or BIO 218 | Principles of Molecular Biology | |
| General Science | ||
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4.5 |
| PHYS 152 | Introductory Physics I | 4.0 |
| PHYS 153 | Introductory Physics II | 4.0 |
| Select one: | 4.0-4.5 | |
| General Chemistry III | ||
| Introductory Physics III | ||
| Statistics & Scientific Methodology | ||
| Select one of the following 3 sequences (6 credits minimum): | 6.0-13.0 | |
| Sequence 1: Bio-applications: | ||
| Biomedical Statistics | ||
| Experimental Design in Biomedical Research | ||
| Sequence 2: Behavioral Science-applications: | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology I | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology II | ||
| Sequence 3: General-applications: | ||
| Scientific Data Analysis I | ||
| Scientific Data Analysis II | ||
| Analytical Methods and Programming | ||
| BMES 201 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers I | 3.0 |
| Select from the list below | 3.0-11.0 | |
| Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers ll | ||
| Multivariate Calculus | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Core Neuroscience Principles | ||
| BIO 348 | Neuroscience: From Cells to Circuits | 3.0 |
| BIO 349 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| BMES 353 | Computational Neuroscience and Neuroengineering | 3.0 |
| PSY 312 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| PSY 410 | Neuropsychology | 3.0 |
| Oral and Written Communication Skills | ||
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| or COM 320 | Science Writing | |
| COM 310 | Technical Communication (required) | 3.0 |
| Neuroethics | ||
| Select 3.0 credits from the list below: | 3.0 | |
| Biomedical Ethics and Law | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Biomedical Ethics | ||
| Artificial Intelligence and Society | ||
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| Select one course from the list below: | 3.0 | |
| Entrepreneurship for BMES | ||
| Entrepreneurial Thinking | ||
| Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Concentration | ||
| Select at least one concentration from options listed below | 15.0 | |
| Free Electives ** | ||
| Select any unrestricted 099-499 courses | 9.0-24.0 | |
| Total Credits | 186.5 | |
- *
Students not participating in co-op will take one additional credit of free elective instead of COOP 101.
- **
Credits may vary based on the number of credits taken in above categories.
Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience Concentration
| Required | ||
| BIO 463 | Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration | 3.0 |
| BIO 465 | Neurobiology of Disease | 3.0 |
| Electives | 9.0 | |
| Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology I | ||
| Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology II | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
or CHEM 243 | Organic Chemistry III | |
| Bioinformatics Laboratory | ||
| Biology of Aging | ||
| Behavioral Genetics | ||
| Independent Study in Bioscience & Biotechnology | ||
| Chronoengineering I: Biological Rhythms in Health and Performance | ||
| Chronoengineering II: Sleep Functions in Health and Performance | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Total Credits | 15.0 | |
Cognitive & Affective Neuroscience Concentration
| Required | ||
| PSY 330 | Cognitive Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 412 | Methods in Human Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| Electives (Choose from the list below) | 9.0 | |
| Biology of Aging | ||
| Behavioral Genetics | ||
| Neurobiology of Disease | ||
| Computational Bioengineering | ||
| Systems Neuroscience and its Applications in Medicine and Engineering | ||
| Brain Computer Interfaces | ||
| Principles of Neuroimaging | ||
| Brain Computer Interface Laboratory | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Drugs & Human Behavior | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Psychology of Language | ||
| Experimental Psychology | ||
| Independent Study in Psychology | ||
| Special Topics in Psychology | ||
| Artificial Intelligence and Society | ||
| Total Credits | 15.0 | |
Neurosystems & Computational Neuroscience Concentration
| Required | ||
| BMES 415 | Systems Neuroscience and its Applications in Medicine and Engineering | 3.0 |
| BMES 424 | Principles of Neuroimaging | 3.0 |
| Electives (Choose from the list below) | 9.0 | |
| Computational Bioengineering | ||
| Brain Computer Interfaces | ||
| Medical Technology Innovation: Devices | ||
| Neuroengineering I: Neural Signals | ||
| Neuroengineering II: Principles of Neuroengineering | ||
| Quantitative Systems Biology | ||
| Brain Computer Interface Laboratory | ||
| Independent Study in Biomedical Engineering & Science | ||
| Total Credits | 15.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
4 year, No co-op, Cell & Molecular Neuroscience Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO 131 | Cells and Biomolecules | 0.0,4.0 |
| BIO 134 | Cells and Biomolecules Lab | 1.0 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 111 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research or English Composition I | 3.0 |
| MATH 121 | Calculus I | 4.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| UNIV S101 or UNIV R101 | The Drexel Experience or The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 12-16 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 132 | Genetics and Evolution | 0.0,4.0 |
| BIO 135 | Genetics and Evolution Lab | 1.0 |
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| ENGL 102 or ENGL 112 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing or English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| NEUS 201 | Academics & Career: Neuroscience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 10-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 103 or ENGL 113 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres or English Composition III | 3.0 |
| MATH 201 | Linear Algebra | 4.0 |
| PHIL 111 or PHIL 121 | Symbolic Logic I or Symbolic Logic II | 3.0 |
| ANTH/ENGL/PSCI/SOC Elective | 3.0 | |
| Perspectives in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 209 | Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology I | 4.0 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| MATH 410 | Scientific Data Analysis I | 3.0 |
| PHYS 152 | Introductory Physics I | 4.0 |
| Credits | 17.5 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 211 or BIO 218 | Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology II or Principles of Molecular Biology | 4.0 |
| BMES 310 | Biomedical Statistics | 4.0 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4.5 |
| MATH 411 | Scientific Data Analysis II | 3.0 |
| PHYS 153 | Introductory Physics II | 4.0 |
| Credits | 19.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES 201 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers I | 3.0 |
| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry III | 4.5 |
| PSY 212 | Physiological Psychology | 3.0 |
| Cultivating Global Competence | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 13.5 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 348 | Neuroscience: From Cells to Circuits | 3.0 |
| BMES 315 | Experimental Design in Biomedical Research | 4.0 |
| BMES 202 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers ll | 3.0 |
| COM 310 or COM 320 | Technical Communication or Science Writing | 3.0 |
| Free Elective * | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 349 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| BIO 412 | Biology of Aging | 3.0 |
| BMES 353 | Computational Neuroscience and Neuroengineering | 3.0 |
| BMES 338 | Biomedical Ethics and Law | 3.0 |
| Free Elective ** | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 463 | Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration | 3.0 |
| PSY 410 | Neuropsychology | 3.0 |
| Cultivating Global Competence | 4.0 | |
| Perspectives in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Free Elective *** | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 201 | Human Physiology I | 4.0 |
| BIO I499 | Independent Study in Bioscience & Biotechnology | 3.0 |
| BMES 409 | Entrepreneurship for BMES or Entrepreneurial Thinking or Social Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 465 | Neurobiology of Disease | 3.0 |
| BIO I499 | Independent Study in Bioscience & Biotechnology | 3.0 |
| PSY 312 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| HIST Elective | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENVS 212 | Evolution | 4.0 |
| Diversity Elective | 3.0 | |
| Free Elective † | 4.0 | |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 178.5-186.5 | |
4 year, 1 co-op, Cell & Molecular Neuroscience Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO 131 | Cells and Biomolecules | 0.0,4.0 |
| BIO 134 | Cells and Biomolecules Lab | 1.0 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 111 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research or English Composition I | 3.0 |
| MATH 121 | Calculus I | 4.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| UNIV S101 or UNIV R101 | The Drexel Experience or The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 12-16 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 132 | Genetics and Evolution | 0.0,4.0 |
| BIO 135 | Genetics and Evolution Lab | 1.0 |
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| ENGL 102 or ENGL 112 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing or English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| NEUS 201 | Academics & Career: Neuroscience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 10-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 103 or ENGL 113 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres or English Composition III | 3.0 |
| MATH 239 | Mathematics for the Life Sciences | 4.0 |
| PHIL 111 or PHIL 121 | Symbolic Logic I or Symbolic Logic II | 3.0 |
| Sociology (SOC) Elective | 3.0 | |
| Perspective in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 209 | Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology I | 4.0 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| MATH 410 | Scientific Data Analysis I | 3.0 |
| PHYS 152 | Introductory Physics I | 4.0 |
| Credits | 17.5 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 211 or BIO 218 | Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology II or Principles of Molecular Biology | 4.0 |
| BMES 310 | Biomedical Statistics | 4.0 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 0.0,4.5 |
| MATH 411 | Scientific Data Analysis II | 3.0 |
| PHYS 153 | Introductory Physics II | 4.0 |
| Credits | 15-19.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES 201 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers I | 3.0 |
| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry III | 4.5 |
| PSY 212 | Physiological Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 410 | Neuropsychology | 3.0 |
| Cultivating Global Competence | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Summer | ||
| COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development | 1.0 |
| Perspectives in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Cultivating Global Competence | 4.0 | |
| Free Electives | 6.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 348 | Neuroscience: From Cells to Circuits | 3.0 |
| BMES 315 | Experimental Design in Biomedical Research | 4.0 |
| BMES 202 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers ll | 3.0 |
| COM 310 or COM 320 | Technical Communication or Science Writing | 3.0 |
| Free Elective * | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 349 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| BIO 412 | Biology of Aging | 3.0 |
| BMES 353 | Computational Neuroscience and Neuroengineering | 3.0 |
| BMES 338 | Biomedical Ethics and Law | 3.0 |
| Free Elective ** | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Summer | ||
| COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 201 | Human Physiology I | 4.0 |
| BIO I499 | Independent Study in Bioscience & Biotechnology | 3.0 |
| BMES 409 | Entrepreneurship for BMES or Entrepreneurial Thinking or Social Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 465 | Neurobiology of Disease | 3.0 |
| PSY 312 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| BIO I499 | Independent Study in Bioscience & Biotechnology | 3.0 |
| HIST Elective | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENVS 212 | Evolution | 4.0 |
| BIO 463 | Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration | 3.0 |
| Free Elective *** | 3.0 | |
| Free Elective † | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 174-186.5 | |
4 year, No co-op, Cognitive & Affective Neuroscience Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO 131 | Cells and Biomolecules | 0.0,4.0 |
| BIO 134 | Cells and Biomolecules Lab | 1.0 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 111 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research or English Composition I | 3.0 |
| MATH 121 | Calculus I | 0.0,4.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| UNIV S101 or UNIV R101 | The Drexel Experience or The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 8-16 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 132 | Genetics and Evolution | 0.0,4.0 |
| BIO 135 | Genetics and Evolution Lab | 1.0 |
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| ENGL 102 or ENGL 112 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing or English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| NEUS 201 | Academics & Career: Neuroscience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 10-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 103 or ENGL 113 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres or English Composition III | 3.0 |
| MATH 201 | Linear Algebra | 4.0 |
| PHIL 111 or PHIL 121 | Symbolic Logic I or Symbolic Logic II | 3.0 |
| ANTH/ENGL/PSCI/SOC Elective | 3.0 | |
| Perspectives in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 209 | Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology I | 4.0 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 0.0,3.5 |
| MATH 410 | Scientific Data Analysis I | 3.0 |
| PHYS 152 | Introductory Physics I | 4.0 |
| PSY 264 | Statistical Methods in Psychology I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 14-17.5 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 218 | Principles of Molecular Biology | 4.0 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 0.0,4.5 |
| MATH 411 | Scientific Data Analysis II | 3.0 |
| PHYS 153 | Introductory Physics II | 4.0 |
| PSY 265 | Statistical Methods in Psychology II | 3.0 |
| Credits | 14-18.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES 201 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers I | 3.0 |
| PSY 212 | Physiological Psychology | 3.0 |
| PHYS 154 | Introductory Physics III | 4.0 |
| Cultivating Global Competence | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 348 | Neuroscience: From Cells to Circuits | 3.0 |
| BMES 202 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers ll | 3.0 |
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| COM 310 | Technical Communication | 3.0 |
| PSY 360 | Experimental Psychology | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 349 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| BMES 338 | Biomedical Ethics and Law | 3.0 |
| BMES 353 | Computational Neuroscience and Neuroengineering | 3.0 |
| PSY 412 | Methods in Human Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 330 | Cognitive Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 410 | Neuropsychology | 3.0 |
| Perspectives in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Cultivating Global Competence | 4.0 | |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BMES 375 | Computational Bioengineering | 0.0,4.0 |
| BMES 409 | Entrepreneurship for BMES or Entrepreneurial Thinking or Social Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| PSY 213 | Sensation and Perception | 3.0 |
| Free Elective * | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 10-14 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 412 | Biology of Aging | 3.0 |
| BMES 418 | Brain Computer Interfaces | 3.0 |
| PSY 312 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| HIST Elective | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES 483 | Quantitative Systems Biology | 4.0 |
| ENVS 212 | Evolution | 4.0 |
| Diversity elective | 3.0 | |
| Free Elective ** | 4.5 | |
| Credits | 15.5 | |
| Total Credits | 162.5-186.5 | |
4 year, 1 co-op, Cognitive & Affective Neuroscience Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO 131 | Cells and Biomolecules | 0.0,4.0 |
| BIO 134 | Cells and Biomolecules Lab | 1.0 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 111 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research or English Composition I | 3.0 |
| MATH 121 | Calculus I | 0.0,4.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| UNIV S101 or UNIV R101 | The Drexel Experience or The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 8-16 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 132 | Genetics and Evolution | 0.0,4.0 |
| BIO 135 | Genetics and Evolution Lab | 1.0 |
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| ENGL 102 or ENGL 112 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing or English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| NEUS 201 | Academics & Career: Neuroscience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 10-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 103 or ENGL 113 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres or English Composition III | 3.0 |
| MATH 201 | Linear Algebra | 4.0 |
| PHIL 111 or PHIL 121 | Symbolic Logic I or Symbolic Logic II | 3.0 |
| ANTH/ENGL/PSCI/SOC Elective | 3.0 | |
| Perspetives in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 209 | Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology I | 4.0 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| MATH 410 | Scientific Data Analysis I | 3.0 |
| PHYS 152 | Introductory Physics I | 4.0 |
| PSY 264 | Statistical Methods in Psychology I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 17.5 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 218 | Principles of Molecular Biology | 4.0 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4.5 |
| MATH 411 | Scientific Data Analysis II | 3.0 |
| PHYS 153 | Introductory Physics II | 4.0 |
| PSY 265 | Statistical Methods in Psychology II | 3.0 |
| Credits | 18.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES 201 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers I | 3.0 |
| PHYS 154 | Introductory Physics III | 4.0 |
| PSY 212 | Physiological Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 410 | Neuropsychology | 3.0 |
| Cultivating Global Competence | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development | 1.0 |
| PSY 330 | Cognitive Psychology | 3.0 |
| Perspectives in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Cultivating Global Competence | 4.0 | |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 348 | Neuroscience: From Cells to Circuits | 3.0 |
| BMES 202 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers ll | 3.0 |
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| COM 310 | Technical Communication | 3.0 |
| PSY 360 | Experimental Psychology | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 349 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| BMES 338 | Biomedical Ethics and Law | 3.0 |
| BMES 353 | Computational Neuroscience and Neuroengineering | 3.0 |
| PSY 412 | Methods in Human Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Summer | ||
| COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BMES 375 | Computational Bioengineering | 4.0 |
| BMES 409 | Entrepreneurship for BMES or Entrepreneurial Thinking or Social Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| PSY 213 | Sensation and Perception | 3.0 |
| Free Elective * | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 412 | Biology of Aging | 3.0 |
| PSY 312 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| BMES 418 | Brain Computer Interfaces | 3.0 |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| HIST Elective | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES 483 | Quantitative Systems Biology | 4.0 |
| ENVS 212 | Evolution | 4.0 |
| Diversity elective | 3.0 | |
| Free Elective ** | 3.5 | |
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Total Credits | 174.5-186.5 | |
4 year, No co-op, Neurosystems & Computational Neuroscience Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO 131 | Cells and Biomolecules | 0.0,4.0 |
| BIO 134 | Cells and Biomolecules Lab | 1.0 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 111 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research or English Composition I | 3.0 |
| MATH 121 | Calculus I | 0.0,4.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| UNIV S101 or UNIV R101 | The Drexel Experience or The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 8-16 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 132 | Genetics and Evolution | 0.0,4.0 |
| BIO 135 | Genetics and Evolution Lab | 1.0 |
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| ENGL 102 or ENGL 112 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing or English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| NEUS 201 | Academics & Career: Neuroscience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 10-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 103 or ENGL 113 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres or English Composition III | 3.0 |
| MATH 201 | Linear Algebra | 4.0 |
| PHIL 111 or PHIL 121 | Symbolic Logic I or Symbolic Logic II | 3.0 |
| ANTH/ENGL/PSCI/SOC Elective | 3.0 | |
| Perspectives in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 209 | Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology I | 4.0 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| MATH 200 | Multivariate Calculus | 4.0 |
| PHYS 152 | Introductory Physics I | 0.0,4.0 |
| Credits | 11.5-15.5 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 218 | Principles of Molecular Biology | 4.0 |
| BMES 310 | Biomedical Statistics | 4.0 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4.5 |
| PHYS 153 | Introductory Physics II | 4.0 |
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES 201 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers I | 3.0 |
| PHYS 154 | Introductory Physics III | 0.0,4.0 |
| PSY 212 | Physiological Psychology | 3.0 |
| Cultivating Global Competence | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 9-13 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 348 | Neuroscience: From Cells to Circuits | 3.0 |
| BMES 202 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers ll | 3.0 |
| BMES 315 | Experimental Design in Biomedical Research | 4.0 |
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| COM 310 | Technical Communication | 3.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 349 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| BMES 338 | Biomedical Ethics and Law | 3.0 |
| BMES 353 | Computational Neuroscience and Neuroengineering | 3.0 |
| BMES 415 | Systems Neuroscience and its Applications in Medicine and Engineering | 3.0 |
| MATH 210 | Differential Equations | 4.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES 424 | Principles of Neuroimaging | 3.0 |
| PSY 410 | Neuropsychology | 3.0 |
| Perspectives in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Cultivating Gobal Competence | 4.0 | |
| Free Elective * | 3.5 | |
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BMES 375 | Computational Bioengineering | 4.0 |
| BMES 409 | Entrepreneurship for BMES or Entrepreneurial Thinking or Social Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| BMES I499 | Independent Study in Biomedical Engineering & Science | 3.0 |
| Free Elective | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Winter | ||
| BMES 418 | Brain Computer Interfaces | 3.0 |
| BMES 455 | Medical Technology Innovation: Devices | 3.0 |
| PSY 312 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| Free elective | 3.0 | |
| HIST Elective | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES I499 | Independent Study in Biomedical Engineering & Science | 3.0 |
| BMES 483 | Quantitative Systems Biology | 4.0 |
| ENVS 212 | Evolution | 0.0,4.0 |
| Diversity Elective | 3.0 | |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 13-17 | |
| Total Credits | 162.5-186.5 | |
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Suggested: CHEM 103
4 year, 1 co-op, Neurosystems & Computational Neuroscience Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO 131 | Cells and Biomolecules | 4.0 |
| BIO 134 | Cells and Biomolecules Lab | 1.0 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 111 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research or English Composition I | 3.0 |
| MATH 121 | Calculus I | 0.0,4.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| UNIV S101 or UNIV R101 | The Drexel Experience or The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 12-16 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 132 | Genetics and Evolution | 0.0,4.0 |
| BIO 135 | Genetics and Evolution Lab | 1.0 |
| CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
| ENGL 102 or ENGL 112 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing or English Composition II | 3.0 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| NEUS 201 | Academics & Career: Neuroscience | 1.0 |
| Credits | 10-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 103 or ENGL 113 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres or English Composition III | 3.0 |
| MATH 201 | Linear Algebra | 4.0 |
| PHIL 111 or PHIL 121 | Symbolic Logic I or Symbolic Logic II | 3.0 |
| ANTH/ENGL/PSCI/SOC Elective | 3.0 | |
| Perspectives in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| VACATION | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 209 | Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology I | 4.0 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| MATH 200 | Multivariate Calculus | 0.0,4.0 |
| PHYS 152 | Introductory Physics I | 0.0,4.0 |
| Credits | 7.5-15.5 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 218 | Principles of Molecular Biology | 4.0 |
| BMES 310 | Biomedical Statistics | 4.0 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 4.5 |
| PHYS 153 | Introductory Physics II | 4.0 |
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES 201 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers I | 3.0 |
| PHYS 154 | Introductory Physics III | 4.0 |
| PSY 212 | Physiological Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 410 | Neuropsychology | 3.0 |
| Cultivating Global Competence | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development | 1.0 |
| Perspectives in Diversity | 3.0 | |
| Cultivating Global Competence | 4.0 | |
| Free Electives | 6.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 348 | Neuroscience: From Cells to Circuits | 3.0 |
| BMES 202 | Programming and Modeling for Biomedical Engineers ll | 3.0 |
| BMES 315 | Experimental Design in Biomedical Research | 4.0 |
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| COM 310 | Technical Communication | 3.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| BIO 349 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| BMES 338 | Biomedical Ethics and Law | 3.0 |
| BMES 353 | Computational Neuroscience and Neuroengineering | 3.0 |
| BMES 415 | Systems Neuroscience and its Applications in Medicine and Engineering | 3.0 |
| MATH 210 | Differential Equations | 4.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Summer | ||
| COOP EXPERIENCE | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BMES 375 | Computational Bioengineering | 4.0 |
| BMES 409 | Entrepreneurship for BMES or Entrepreneurial Thinking or Social Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| BMES I499 | Independent Study in Biomedical Engineering & Science | 3.0 |
| Free Elective | 3.0 | |
| 4.0 | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Winter | ||
| BMES 418 | Brain Computer Interfaces | 3.0 |
| BMES 455 | Medical Technology Innovation: Devices | 3.0 |
| BMES I499 | Independent Study in Biomedical Engineering & Science | 3.0 |
| PSY 312 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| Diversity Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES 424 | Principles of Neuroimaging | 3.0 |
| BMES 483 | Quantitative Systems Biology | 4.0 |
| ENVS 212 | Evolution | 4.0 |
| Free Elective * | 3.5 | |
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Total Credits | 170.5-186.5 | |
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Suggested: CHEM 103
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