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Biological Neuroscience & Psychological Science, B.S.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
26.0210
Credits (computed from items)
120
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
194824
CourseShelf checklist
CK_194824_96983d6d
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

      5 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. CHEM 1110
        Chemistry I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      4. MATH 1010
        Calculus I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. PSYC 1200
        Introduction to Psychological Science
        Not resolved to a course
        or: HASS Inquiry Course
        4

      Spring

      6 items
      1. BIOL 2120
        Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. and
        Not resolved to a course
      3. BIOL 2125
        Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      4. CHEM 1200
        Chemistry II
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. MATH 1020
        Calculus II
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      6. PSYC 1200
        Introduction to Psychological Science
        Not resolved to a course
        or: HASS Inquiry Course
        4

      Second Year

      0 items

        Fall

        6 items
        1. PSYS Core Content I 3
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Neuroscience HASS Elective I 4
          Not resolved to a course
        3. BIOL 2500
          Genetics and Evolution
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        4. CHEM 2230
          Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        5. CHEM 2250
          Organic Chemistry I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        6. PHYS 1110
          Physics I (S)
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Spring

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

        Third Year

        0 items

          Fall

          5 items
          1. ILEA 4400
            The Discovery
            Not resolved to a course
            0
          2. BIOL 4100
            From Neuron to Behavior
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          3. BIOL 4200
            Biostatistics
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          4. CSCI 1100
            Computer Science I
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          5. PSYC 4310
            Research Methods and Statistics II
            Not resolved to a course
            4

          Spring

          4 items
          1. BIOL 4760
            Molecular Biochemistry I
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          2. BIOL Advanced Lab Option
            Not resolved to a course
            6
          3. PSYS Core Content
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          4. Free Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            2

          Fourth Year

          0 items

            Fall

            4 items
            1. BIOL 4100
              From Neuron to Behavior
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            2. BIOL 4260
              Advanced Cell Biology
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            3. BIOL 4270
              Human Physiology
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            4. PSYC 4310
              Research Methods and Statistics II
              Not resolved to a course
              4

            Spring

            4 items
            1. BIOL 4150
              Cellular Neuroscience
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            2. BIOL 4250
              Developmental Biology
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            3. Advanced Seminar in PSYC
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            4. PSYC 4350
              Mathematical Methods in Psychological Science
              Not resolved to a course
              4

            Footnotes

            9 items
            1. Students who apply Advanced Placement credits in place of BIOL 1010 and BIOL 1015 or BIOL 1016 , may take BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2125 in its place.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Students must complete at least 1 HASS Inquiry Course and should complete or have credit for PSYC 1200 by the end of their First Year.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. PSYS Core Content: Students must take four of the following six courses. PSYC 4330 , PSYC 4360 , and PSYC 4410 also count as BLNS Neuroscience HASS Electives (See Footnote 4). PSYC 2730 PSYC 4330 PSYC 4410 PSYC 4360 PSYC 4370 PSYC 4450
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Neuroscience HASS Electives: The Biological Neuroscience Major Curriculum requires Students to choose at least 2 of the following courses: PSYC 4360 PSYC 4330 PSYC 4410 PSYC 4600 PSYC 4610 PSYC 4720
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Cannot be satisfied by transfer credits.
              Not resolved to a course
            6. Communication Intensive Requirement must be fulfilled via the Advanced Laboratory Requirement (6 Credits). Choose one lab from the following: BIOL 4710 BIOL 4720 BIOL 4740
              Not resolved to a course
            7. Students must take either BIOL 4270 or BIOL 4250 but are not required to take both courses. Students may substitute a Free Elective for the course they choose not to take.
              Not resolved to a course
            8. Advanced Seminar Courses: Students can select one of the following courses to satisfy their Advanced Seminar requirement (or other HASS advisor approved course in Psychological Sciences or approval from Undergraduate Program Director). PSYC 4600 and PSYC 4610 also count as BLNS Neuroscience HASS Electives (See Footnote 4). PSYC 4430 PSYC 4600 PSYC 4700 PSYC 4440 PSYC 4610 PSYC 4720
              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
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