student studying behavior of green tree monkeys in Barbados

行为神经科学

Behavioral neuroscience (BNS) is a multidisciplinary science that encompasses a wide variety of scientific pursuits. The field is unified around the common goal of investigating and understanding the biological basis of behavior and cognition.

概述

This multidisciplinary approach provides students with a broad foundation for understanding how behavior and thought processes are governed by neuroanatomy, 神经生理学, 和精神药理学. Students interested in the cellular mechanisms of behavior are encouraged to take courses in biochemistry & molecular biology (BMB) to complement their major requirements.

你的专业带你走向何方?

行为神经科学 majors have gone on to a variety of graduate programs and careers.

雇主

浸信会健康物理治疗
细胞治疗研究所
心脏及中风基金会
临床行为分析
奥斯汀儿童治疗学

研究生学习

俄亥俄州立大学(博士.D.)
泽维尔大学.H.S.A.)
National University of Health Sciences
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
克莱顿大学.T.D.)

课程

Centre’s behavioral neuroscience (BNS) curriculum includes a strong emphasis in 心理学 and biology with additional courses in chemistry and mathematics. The course work and research experiences behavioral neuroscience majors undertake include, 但不限于, the following topics; human and animal behavior, 思维的相互作用, 神经细胞的结构和功能, 化学神经传递, the mechanisms of sensation and perception, and the neurological and behavioral effects of both therapeutic and recreational drugs. Overall students learn how fundamental concepts and principles in these areas are related to both normal and abnormal behavior.

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从实践经验中学习

Students engage in hands-on learning experiences and reflection to develop skills and increase knowledge retention.

Behavioral neuroscience students have engaged in primate research in Barbados, and studied the roots of mindfulness in Japan. Student projects are commonly presented at professional meetings and/or published in professional journals, and many have won undergraduate research awards.

实习

We're committed to helping students find quality internship experiences in the career area of their choice.

Students internships have included a mental health center, residential facility for children and adolescents, 物质治疗计划, 还有当地的理疗师, 牙医, 以及地区医院. Other areas of interest for internships include a zoo, 灵长类动物救援bwin体育, 精神健康政策bwin体育, 肢体运动控制实验室.