Neuroscience, Minor College of Biological Sciences
This minor allows non-Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior (NPB) and non-Human Biology majors to learn about the importance of the nervous system. The large breadth of neuroscience courses available includes molecular and cellular neurobiology, developmental neurobiology, neurobiology of addictive drugs and cell signaling in health and disease. Students who obtain a neuroscience minor will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the neurobiological processes in animals and humans.
Faculty Advisors
William DeBello, Ph.D., Talitha van der Meulen, Ph.D.
Advising
Biology Academic Success Center (BASC) in 1023 Katherine Esau Science Hall; 530-752-0410, Undergraduate Advising.
Only one course used to satisfy a requirement for the minor may be applied toward a student’s major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| NPB 100 | Neurobiology | 4 |
| Choose a minimum of 14 units: | 14 | |
| Neurobiology Laboratory | ||
| Cell Signaling in Health & Disease | ||
| Comparative Neuroanatomy | ||
| Neural Networks & Machine Learning in Biology | ||
| Neural Mechanisms of Behavior | ||
| Systems Neuroscience | ||
NPB 164 | (Discontinued for winter 2026) ** | |
| Neurobiology of Speech Perception | ||
| Neurobiology of Addictive Drugs | ||
| Physiology of Neuroimmune Interactions | ||
NPB 172 | (Discontinued for winter 2026) ** | |
| Neurobiology of Brain Disorders | ||
One of the following may be completed to reach the unit requirement: | ||
| Developmental Psychobiology | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biological Foundations of the Mind | ||
| Neurobiology of Learning & Memory | ||
| Philosophy on Mind | ||
| Cognitive Neuropsychology in Adulthood & Aging | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
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Course(s) discontinued; see your advisor for course options.