Quantitative Sciences Major Checklist: Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology
Core Courses
Required for all QSS majors in the NBB track declared Fall 2022 or later
Course number & title
Semester & Year
Grade
Credits
MATH
111†
Calculus I
X
3
QTM
110
Introduction to Scientific Methods
3
MATH
210
Advanced Calculus for Data Sciences
4
MATH
221†
Linear Algebra
X
4
QTM
150
Intro to Statistical Computing I
2
QTM
151
Intro to Statistical Computing II
2
QTM
210
Probability & Statistics
4
QTM
220
Regression Analysis
4
BIOL
141 & 141L
Foundations of Modern Biology I
5
BIOL
142 & 142L
Foundations of Modern Biology II
5
CHEM
1st semester
CHEM w/ lab*
5
CHEM
2nd semester
CHEM w/ lab**
5
NBB
201
Foundations of Behavior
3
NBB/BIOL
301/360
Introduction to Neurobiology
3
NBB/PSYC
302/353
Behavioral Neuroscience
3
NBB
401 or 402
Perspectives in Neuroscience & Behavior or
Global Neuro & Behavior
4
† MATH 111 and MATH 221 are prerequisites to the QSS major and do not count towards major GPA
*CHEM 141 or 150 or 221 or 221Z or 202Z
**CHEM 142 or 202 or 222 or 222Z or 203Z
Elective Courses
QTM electives include 300- and 400-level lecture and seminar style classes of 3+ credit hours
QTM 398R, 495A, 495B, 496R, 497R, 498R and 499R are not considered upper-level electives
Consult the NBB website to view an up-to-date list of NBB-approved electives
Course number & title
Semester & Year
Grade
Credits
QTM
QTM
QTM
NBB
NBB
Name:
ID #:
Academic Advisor:
Date:
Expected Graduation:
Semester & Year
Total credit hours completed:
124 academic credit hours + 2 PE + HLTH100
needed for graduation
Credits toward QSS:
50 needed to earn degree
