Requirements

BioPysc students in the lab. BioPysc students in the lab.

Biopsychology major required courses

  • BIOL 150 Investigating Biological Concepts
  • BIOL 204 Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • CHEM 140 General Chemistry
  • PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
  • PSYC 243 Mind, Brain and Behavior
  • PSYC 318 Biopsychology

Required Research Component (Choose one sequence)

Biology sequence 

  • BIOL 210 Biology Research Methods
  • BIOL 440 Research I
  • BIOL 450 Research II

Psychology sequence

  • PSYC 201 Research Methods I: Statistics
  • PSYC 202 Research Methods II: Design and Communication
  • PSYC 420 Research Seminar

Electives - 3.0 course credits

Three courses. One from BIOL and one from PSYC.

  • BIOC 201 Principles of Nutrition
  • BIOL 202 Genetics
  • BIOL 325 Advanced Physiology
  • BIOL 333 Evolution
  • BIOL/PSYC 345 Animal Behavior
  • BIOL 369 Neurobiology
  • CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry I
  • PSYC 216 Learning and Memory
  • PSYC 239 Health Psychology
  • PSYC 303 Drugs and Behavior
  • PSYC 304 Cognitive Neuroscience
  • PSYC 305 Behavioral Neuroscience

Transfer Credits:

Across the Core Curriculum and other programs of Monmouth College, most transfer courses are accepted. Departments Chairs have the final determination regarding how transfer credit will be applied to meet major or minor requirements. More information for transfer students is available on our Admission Transfer Credits page.