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Learn how a Thematic emphasis within the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science major allows you to focus on a specific topic of interest. Neuroscience and cognitive science are broad areas of scientific study. Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with a Thematic emphasis can choose an in-depth topical focus that matches their future career, research or study goals. The Thematic emphasis is meant for students who have a clear and compelling interest in a particular topic area in neuroscience and cognitive science that falls outside the scope of the major's several other emphases. Students wishing to choose a Thematic focus will be required to explain to faculty what the topic area is and why it doesn't align with the current emphases, as well as support the objectives of their coursework. As with the other emphases, research and independent study can be used for up to six of the 15 credits required to complete an emphasis.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Core knowledge-specific content; Students will develop a firm understanding of the theories, fundamental principles and concepts, and technologies of brain organization and function from both neuroscience and cognitive science perspectives.

Scientific inquiry; Students will develop the capacity to think critically and with cognitive flexibility about complex problems involving the brain and mind, and will develop the capacity to skilfully communicate concepts and research results to professionals and to the public.

Ethics and Professionalism; Students will apply ethical and professional standards to their evaluation of brain and mind-related research and technical development in the context of their own work and in the context of issues in the larger societal community.

List of Majors

Neuroscience and Cognitive Science: Cognition Emphasis

Neuroscience and Cognitive Science: Computation Emphasis

Neuroscience and Cognitive Science: Development and Aging Emphasis

Neuroscience and Cognitive Science: Language and Communication Science Emphasis

Neuroscience and Cognitive Science: Neurobiology Emphasis

Neuroscience and Cognitive Science: Philosophy of Mind Emphasis

CAREER FIELDS

Health care

Medicine

Education

Government

Research

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