The neuroscience program at Saint Louis University incorporates courses in chemistry, biology, psychology and other departments into its curriculum.
For a complete list of the interdisciplinary courses offered in the neuroscience program, check out the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Catalog.
NEUR 3400: Introduction to Neuroscience I: Cellular, Molecular and Systemic
This course teaches the fundamental anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. Clinical cases and neuroscience technologies will be discussed. The course covers cellular, molecular and organ-systemic aspects of the nervous system and relevant neuronal disorders. (Offered in Spring)
NEUR 3500: Introduction to Neuroscience 2: Behavioral and Cognitive
This course introduces fundamentals of the neural bases of cognition and behavior. Areas of study include: neuron structure and function, methods of Cognitive Neuroscience, sensation and perception, movement, attention, learning and memory, and social and emotional behavior. Prerequisites are PSY 1010 and NEUR 3400. (Offered in Fall)
NEUR 3550: Neuroscience Laboratory
This course introduces students to basic neuroanatomy, as well as cellular and molecular neuroscience through hands-on laboratory exercises using a variety of techniques such as electrophysiology, computational neuroscience, immunohistochemistry, pharmacology and cell culture. Students will design and conduct their own group projects. Prerequisite is NEUR 3400/BIOL 3400. (Offered in Fall and Spring)
NEUR 4865: Capstone Neurophysiology Lab
This is a one credit neurophysiology lab course that is designed to provide authentic hands-on experience for undergraduate students to conduct electrophysiology experiments and complete a capstone project toward the neuroscience major requirement. Specifically, student will learn electrophysiological techniques and carry out experiments on model cells and live nervous tissues to test research hypothesis and conduct data analysis as well as present research findings. Students will work in a group of 3-4 students and present and submit a research poster as a group work.
NEUR 4869 : Critical Thinking in Neuroscience
This course is designed to allow students to integrate and apply their knowledge of neuroscience to understanding the brain bases of critical thinking. Working in teams, students will review the literature on the neuroscience of critical thinking to propose critically informed and empirically grounded recommendations addressing biases in critical thinking. (Offered in Spring)
NEUR 4900: Neuroscience Seminar
The Neuroscience Seminar focuses on synthesis and integration of concepts across the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience, drawing on a wide range of scientific disciplines to understand how the brain functions. The course aims to foster intellectual engagement, critical thinking, and communication skills to develop advanced-level understanding of neuroscience topics. Limited to neuroscience majors in the final year of their studies. (Offered in Fall and Spring)