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Biological Neuroscience, B.S.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
Rensselaer Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Neuroscience is the study of the structure and function of the brain and nervous system. This field is highly interdisciplinary with scientists and engineers from many different backgrounds using multiple experimental approaches. At Rensselaer through the Department of Biological Sciences, we offer a Program in Biological Neuroscience, which will involve both foundational and advanced coursework.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
194824
CourseShelf checklist
CK_194824_a039035c
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

The RPI Experience

0 items

    First Year

    0 items

      Fall

      6 items
      1. BIOL 1010
        Introduction to Biology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. BIOL 1015
        Introduction to Biology Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        or: BIOL 1016 - Introduction to Biology Computational Laboratory
        1
      3. BIOL 1155
        Welcome to the Biological Sciences
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      4. CHEM 1110
        Chemistry I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. MATH 1010
        Calculus I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      6. HASS Core Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        4

      Spring

      5 items
      1. BIOL 2120
        Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. BIOL 2125
        Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      3. CHEM 1200
        Chemistry II
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      4. MATH 1020
        Calculus II
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. HASS Core Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        4

      Second Year

      0 items

        Fall

        5 items
        1. BIOL 2500
          Genetics and Evolution
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        2. CHEM 2250
          Organic Chemistry I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. CHEM 2230
          Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        4. HASS Core Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        5. PHYS 1100
          Physics I (M)
          Not resolved to a course
          or: PHYS 1110 - Physics I (S)
          4

        Spring

        6 items
        1. ADMN 1030
          Career Exploration
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        2. BIOL 4620
          Molecular Biology
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        3. CHEM 2260
          Organic Chemistry II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. CHEM 2240
          Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        5. PHYS 1200
          Physics II
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        6. HASS Core Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Third Year

        0 items

          Fall

          4 items
          1. BIOL 4100
            From Neuron to Behavior
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          2. BIOL 4760
            Molecular Biochemistry I
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          3. Advanced Biology Laboratory Option
            Not resolved to a course
            6
          4. Free Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            1

          Spring

          4 items
          1. ILEA 4400
            The Discovery
            Not resolved to a course
            0
          2. BIOL 4200
            Biostatistics
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          3. BIOL 4250
            Developmental Biology
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          4. Free Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            4

          Fourth Year

          0 items

            Fall

            4 items
            1. BIOL 4260
              Advanced Cell Biology
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            2. BIOL 4270
              Human Physiology
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            3. HASS Core Neuroscience Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            4. Free Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              4

            Spring

            4 items
            1. BIOL 4150
              Cellular Neuroscience
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            2. Free Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            3. Free Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            4. Free Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              4

            Neuroscience HASS Course List

            7 items
            1. PSYC 4330
              Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            2. PSYC 4360
              Behavioral Neuroscience
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            3. PSYC 4410
              Sensation and Perception
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            4. PSYC 4500
              Drugs, Society, and Behavior
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            5. PSYC 4600
              Cognition and the Brain
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            6. PSYC 4610
              Stress and the Brain
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            7. PSYC 4720
              Abnormal Psychology
              Not resolved to a course
              4

            Advanced Laboratory Course List

            3 items
            1. BIOL 4710
              Biochemistry Laboratory
              Not resolved to a course
              6
            2. BIOL 4720
              Molecular Biology Laboratory
              Not resolved to a course
              6
            3. BIOL 4740
              Advanced Cell Biology Laboratory
              Not resolved to a course
              6

            Footnotes

            9 items
            1. Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Core Electives: A total of 24 credits of HASS Core Electives should be taken. Students should take an Inquiry course during their first year. For a listing of HASS Inquiry courses go to: https://info.rpi.edu/hass-inquiry. In addition, students should take a HASS Communications Intensive course during their first three semesters.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Students who apply Advanced Placement credits in place of BIOL 1010 and BIOL 1015 may take BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2125 in its place.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Students must take 1 of the following Laboratory courses alongside BIOL 1010 : and BIOL 1015 or BIOL 1016 . Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biological Neuroscience, and Computational Biology majors are recommended to register for BIOL 1015 . Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biological Neuroscience, and Computational Biology majors who posses thorough wet-lab experience and an interest in enhancing their data analysis skills are recommended to register for BIOL 1016.
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Communication Intensive and Culminating Experience Requirement (6 credits) cannot by satisfied with transfer credits and must be fulfilled via the Advanced Laboratory requirement. See Advanced Lab options below. Each Advanced Lab option is normally only offered in certain semesters within the academic year; it is important to plan accordingly.
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Neuroscience HASS Requirement (8 credits). Courses required must be selected from the Neuroscience HASS list below.
              Not resolved to a course
            6. The 1-CR free elective may be satisfied by mentoring, research (for credit), or any other elective. This credit may be taken at any time, it does not necessarily have to be taken at the time shown in the template.
              Not resolved to a course
            7. Cannot be satisfied with transfer credits.
              Not resolved to a course
            8. No more than one of BIOL 4100 , BIOL 4200 , BIOL 4250 , and BIOL 4270 can be satisfied by transfer credits.
              Not resolved to a course
            9. These courses should be completed by the end of the second year / fourth semester. ADMN 1030 (or equivalent) is recommended as a prerequisite to ILEA 4400 (or equivalent). While both courses may be taken in any semester, the suggested sequence should be followed when possible.
              Not resolved to a course
            Source. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, catalog Rensselaer Catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.rpi.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=34&poid=10188&returnto=938. Captured page pages/0052.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.