Neurobiology

Neurobiology is one of the most exciting and rapidly growing fields within biology today. The basis of neurological disease, molecular mechanisms of brain functioning, and behavior are major foci of research in medicine, biotechnology, and academia. Each of these fields offer significant potential for cutting-edge research approaches, especially to help address problems relating to neurodegenerative diseases and neurological dysfunction. 

To make a request to apply for the Neurobiology concentration, please log-in to Path@Penn, select Path forms, then choose "Declare/Update Field of Study". Also, please fill out the Student Information form and worksheet for the concentration and submit them to the following link. Please contact bio-undergradaute@sas.upenn.edu with any questions.

*Sophomores and Juniors, when submitting your declaration request on Path@Penn, please do so for the Spring 2024 semester.

 

*Please note: Requests will not be reviewed until all materials are submitted.

Introductory Biology (2 - 3 CU):

  • Track 1 (2 CUs): BIOL1121 with BIOL1123 and BIOL1124 [BIOL121 with 123 and BIOL 124]
  • Track 2 (3 CUs): BIOL1101 and BIOL1102 [BIOL 101 and 102]


Chemistry (3 CU):

  • CHEM1011 or 1151 with 1101 (1.5 CUs) [CHEM101 or 115 with 053]
  • CHEM1022 or 1161 with 1102 (1.5 CUs) [CHEM102 or 116 with 054]
  • CHEM2410 (1 CU) [CHEM 241]
  • CHEM2420 (1 CU) [CHEM242]
  • CHEM2450 (1 CU) [CHEM245]


Physics (1.5 CU):

  • PHYS0102 or 0151 (1.5 CUs) [PHYS 102 or 151]


Calculus and Statistics (2 CU):

  • MATH1400 (1 CU) [MATH 104]
  • MATH1410 or 1510 (1 CU) [MATH 114 or 115]
  • STAT1020 or STAT1110 or BIOL2510 (1 CU) [STAT102 or 111 or BIOL446]
  • BIOL 4536 or CIS 1100 (1 CU) [BIOL 437 or CIS 110]


Molecular Genetics (1 CU):

  • BIOL2210 (1 CU) [BIOL 221]


Neurobiology (2 CUs):

  • BIOL 1110 (1 CU) [BIOL 109]
  • BIOL 2110 (1 CU) [BIOL 251This course is essential and must be completed before the end of junior year


Advanced Neurobiology (1 CU)

select one course from the following list

  • BIOL 4310 (1 CU) (Fall) [BIOL 436]
  • BIOL 4142 (1 CU) (Fall) [BIOL 442]
  • BIOL 4110 (1 CU) (Spring) [BIOL 451]
  • BIOL 4116 (1 CU) (Spring) [BIOL 456]
  • BIOL 4266 (1 CU) (Fall) [BIOL 466]


Three Electives (3 CU):

At least one of the three electives must be principally a neurobiology course (indicated by bold type)
Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology (2 CU) 

  • BIOL 2010 (1 CU) [BIOL 205]
  • BIOL 2810/CHEM 2510 (1 CU) [BIOL 204/CHEM 251]
  • BIOL 3054 (1 CU) [BIOL 354]
  • BIOL 4210 (1 CU)* [BIOL 421]
  • BIOL 4825 (1 CU) [BIOL 425]
  • BIOL 4116 (1 CU) [BIOL 456Only if not taken to fulfill the advanced neurobiology requirement 
  • BIOL 4266 (1 CU) [BIOL 466Only if not taken to fulfill the advanced neurobiology requirement
  • BIOL 4310 (1 CU) [BIOL 436Only if not taken to fulfill the advanced neurobiology requirement
  • NRSC 2269 (1 CU) [BIBB 269]
  • NRSC 2270 (1 CU) [BIBB 270]
  • NRSC 2350 (1 CU) [BIBB 350]
  • NRSC 3492 (1 CU) [BIBB 492]
  • NRSC 4480 (1 CU) [BIBB 480]
  • NRSC 4482 (1 CU) [BIBB 482]
  • PHYS 2280 (1 CU) [PHYS 280]
  • BIOL 5240 (1 CU) [BIOL 540]
  • NGG  5720 (1 CU) [NGG 572Permission of concentration advisor required before enrolling
  • NGG  5970 (1 CU) [NGG 597Permission of concentration advisor required before enrolling

Systems and Integrative Biology (1 CU)

  • BIOL 2311 (1 CU) [BIOL 210]
  • BIOL 2140 (1 CU) [BIOL 231]
  • BIOL 3310 (1CU) [BIOL 215]
  • BIOL 4142 (1 CU) [BIOL 442Only if not taken to fulfill the advanced neurobiology requirement
  • BIOL 4110 (1 CU)* [BIOL 451Only if not taken to fulfill the advanced neurobiology requirement
  • NRSC 2227 (1 CU) [BIBB 227]
  • NRSC 2249 (1 CU) [BIBB 249]
  • NRSC 4421 (1 CU) [BIBB 421]
  • NRSC 4460 (1 CU) [BIBB 460]
  • PHYS 5585 (1 CU) [PHYS 585] Permission of concentration advisor required before enrolling
  • NGG  5730 (1 CU) [NGG 573Permission of concentration advisor required before enrolling

*Not currently offered.

 

Research Experience (2 CU):

2 CU of indepependant study (BIOL3999 and 4999) are required for the concentration. [BIOL 399 and 499]