Neuroscience in Coe college

Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to understanding the brain and nervous system. Scientific work in this area is guided by biology, chemistry and psychology and includes contributions from other disciplines such as physics, computer science, mathematics and medicine. The neuroscience collateral major at Coe requires a major in biology, chemistry or psychology and provides a solid foundation for graduate study in neuroscience-related programs, medicine and health-related careers.Courses in the neuroscience major provide an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how the nervous system regulates physiological, cognitive and behavioral processes in human and nonhuman animals. The neuroscience major is designed to instill curiosity about the complex processes at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels of organization. Research projects include limb regeneration, neurodegenerative disease, neuroinflammatory responses, consequences of prenatal drug exposure, addiction and effects of medical conditions on quality of life.

Concurrent completion of a primary major in biology, chemistry, or psychology is required. A minimum of six course credits must be taken that do not count toward the student's primary major.

Academia -- research and teaching.Clinical sciences.Biotechnology and contract research.Pharmaceutical industry.Neuropsychology and psychiatry.Regulatory affairs, policy and research administration.Academic organisation and administration.

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