Music Education
Bachelor of Science
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Law, Policy & Social Justice
- Culture & Language
- Education & Human Development
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Science
- Psychology & Human Behavior
- Health, Nutrition & Fitness
Explore theory within the context of neuroscience and cognitive science to develop a scientific understanding of the philosophies of the mind. A subset of understanding the nervous system and its relationship to cognition involves complex theoretical issues. Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with a Philosophy of Mind emphasis delve into the philosophical aspects of cognition. They investigate how neural networks affect consciousness, moral judgment and other facets of the mind. Coursework also covers the study of moral and social evolutionary changes and the philosophical and ethical dynamics of science, psychiatry and more. In addition to this philosophical focus, students gain a broad knowledge base in core physics, chemistry, biology and math courses and valuable hands-on research experience.
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 skillfully 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.
Sample Courses
- PHIL 347: Neuroethics
- PHIL 437: Moral and Social Evolution
- PHIL 439: Decision Theory
Career Fields
- Health care
- Medicine
- Research
- Education
- Science writing
- Nonprofit
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
YES
Sample Plans 2020 - Music Education
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Language
4.00
First-Semester Chemistry
4.00
Calculus I
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Foundation Focus
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
MCB 181R Introductory Biology I
3.00
MCB 181L Introductory Biology Laboratory I
1.00
Statistics
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Foundation Focus
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
NSCS 200 Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
PHIL 241 Consciousness and Cognition
3.00
Foundation Focus
3.00
General Elective
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
NROS 307 Cellular Neurophysiology
3.00
NSCS 308 Methods in Neuroscience
1.00
NSCS 320 Issues and Themes in Cognitive Science
3.00
NSCS 321 Methods in Cognitive Science
1.00
NROS 311 Scientific Programming with MATLAB
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
Upper-Division Focus
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Emphasis Elective
3.00
General Elective
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
Introductory Physics
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Emphasis Elective
3.00
Emphasis Elective
3.00
Upper-Division General Elective
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Upper-Division Focus
3.00
Emphasis Elective
3.00
Emphasis Elective
3.00
Upper-Division General Elective
3.00
Upper-Division General Elective
3.00