The interdisciplinary neuroscience minor involves the study of brain theory and research, psychological theory and research, philosophy of mind and consciousness, and mathematical modeling of brain and cognitive processes to understand the role that the brain plays in mental and behavioral phenomena.
The interdisciplinary neuroscience minor is composed of courses in biological sciences, communication disorders & sciences, mathematics and computer sciences, psychology, and philosophy. Courses may be double counted for the respective major and the minor. Existing prerequisites for courses must be satisfied.
Requirements:
The minor includes 3 required courses (9 hours), and 4 elective courses (12 - 16 hours), for a total of 21 - 25 hours for the minor.
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Required Courses (9 Hours)
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PHI 3540
Philosophy of Mind. (3 credits)
PSY 3310
Biological Psychology. (3 credits)
PSY 3820
Cognitive Neuroscience. (3 credits)
Four courses from the following group of electives; No more than 3 courses from one discipline
BIO 5406 - Endocrinology. Credits: 4
BIO 3120
Molecular and Cellular Biology. (4 credits)
BIO 3200
Genetics. (4 credits)
BIO 4832
Animal Behavior. (4 credits)
BIO 4833
Neurobiology of Diseases. (4 credits)
("C" or better in BIO 3120)
BIO 4834
Neurobiology. (4 credits)
BIO 4835
Advanced Neurobiology. (4 credits)
("C" or better in BIO 4834)
CDS 2500
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech, Language, Swallowing, and Hearing Mechanism. (3 credits)
CDS 3500
Neurological/Embryological Aspects of Communication. (3 credits)
CSM 4885
Theory of Computation. (3 credits)
PHI 3700
Language and Human Nature. (3 credits)
PHI 3780
Philosophy of Science. (3 credits)
PHI 3900
Symbolic Logic. (3 credits)
PSY 3450
Neuropsychology. (3 credits)
PSY 3680
Sensation and Perception. (3 credits)
PSY 3830
Cognitive Psychology. (3 credits)
PSY 4810
Neuropsychopharmacology. (3 credits)
Information sourced from the 2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.
