The neuroscience major at Lake Forest College requires a minimum of 14 courses: seven fundamental courses, two core courses, four electives, and a senior capstone (see details in the drop-down menu below). Students typically find it helpful to participate in internships and research experiences as well.
Lake Forest College NEUR Major Requirements |
Fundamental (7 Courses) |
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Pre-Requisites |
BIOL 120L |
Organismal Biology (& Lab) |
Sci Placement Test (SPT) |
BIOL 221L |
Cell & Molecular Biology (& Lab) |
BIOL 120; CHEM 116 |
CHEM 115L |
General Chemistry I (& Lab) |
SPT or CHEM 114 |
CHEM 116L |
General Chemistry II (& Lab) |
CHEM 115 |
PSYC 110L |
Introduction to Psychological Science (& Lab) |
none |
PSYC 221L |
Research Methods & Statistics I (& Lab) |
PSYC 110 |
PSYC 222L |
Research Methods & Statistics II (& Lab) |
PSYC 221 |
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Core (2 Courses) |
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NEUR 301 |
Neuroscience: Neuron to Brain |
BIOL 221; CHEM 116 |
NEUR 302 |
Neuroscience: Brain to Behavior |
PSYC 221 |
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Electives (4 Courses) |
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At least 1 BIOL and 1 PSYC |
Varies |
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At least 2 of 4 taken at Lake Forest College |
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See requirement page for complete list |
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Senior Capstone (1 Capstone) |
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Senior Seminar (400-level course) or Thesis |
Varies |
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General Transfer Guidelines for four-year college and university and community college transfers
Using transfer courses and/or AP scores, students may satisfy the following 4 fundamental courses for the NEUR major at Lake Forest College. In order to transfer, a course must be completed with a C- or better. If you have questions about specific transfer courses or requirements, please contact the chair of the neuroscience program.
- To satisfy the BIOL 120L requirement, you must transfer:
- at least two laboratory-based general biology courses (see specific courses below)
- To satisfy the CHEM 115L requirement, you must transfer:
- a first laboratory-based general chemistry course (the first in a two-course sequence)
- To satisfy the CHEM 116L requirements, you must transfer:
- a second laboratory-based general chemistry course (the second in a two-course sequence)
- To satisfy the PSYC 110L requirement, you must transfer:
- an intro to psychology course (or an AP Psych score of 5) AND a basic statistics course (or an AP Stats score of 4 or 5)
In addition, while participating in off-campus study, students may satisfy a maximum of 2 elective courses for the NEUR major at Lake Forest College. These courses must be approved by the department chair prior to the start of the off-campus study experience.
Community College Transfer Guide for our feeder institutions
College of DuPage |
College of DuPage |
Lake Forest College |
BIOLO 1151 (Principles of Bio Science I) AND BIOLO 1152 (Principles of Bio Science II)
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BIOL 120L (Organismal Biology & Lab) |
CHEMI 1551 (Principles of Chemistry I) |
CHEM 115L (General Chemistry I & Lab) |
CHEMI 1552 (Principles of Chemistry II) |
CHEM 116L (General Chemistry II & Lab) |
PSYCH 1100 (General Psych) AND One statistics course (PSYCH 2280 or MATH 1635)
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PSYC 110L (Intro to Psychological Science & Lab) |
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College of Lake County |
College of Lake County |
Lake Forest College |
BIO 161 (General Biology I) AND BIO 162 (General Biology II)
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BIOL 120L (Organismal Biology & Lab) |
CHM 121 (General Chemistry I) |
CHEM 115L (General Chemistry I & Lab) |
CHM 123 (General Chemistry II) |
CHEM 116L (General Chemistry II & Lab) |
PSY 121 (Intro to Psych) AND One statistics course (MTH 142 or MTH 222)
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PSYC 110L (Intro to Psychological Science & Lab) |
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Elgin Community College |
Elgin Community College |
Lake Forest College |
BIO 110 (Principles of Biology) AND BIO 113 (Molecular & Cellular Biology) AND BIO 114 (Organismal Bio, Evolution, & Ecology)
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BIOL 120L (Organismal Biology & Lab) |
CHM 142 (General Chemistry I) |
CHEM 115L (General Chemistry I & Lab) |
CHM 143 (General Chemistry II) |
CHEM 116L (General Chemistry II & Lab) |
PSY 100 (Intro to Psych) AND One statistics course (MTH 120 or MTH 140)
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PSYC 110L (Intro to Psychological Science & Lab) |
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Harper College |
Harper College |
Lake Forest College |
BIO 115 (Fundamentals of Cellular Biology) AND BIO 116 (Fundamentals of Organismal Biology) |
BIOL 120L (Organismal Biology & Lab) |
CHM 121 (General Chemistry I) |
CHEM 115L (General Chemistry I & Lab) |
CHM 122 (General Chemistry II) |
CHEM 116L (General Chemistry II & Lab) |
PSY 101 (Intro to Psych) AND One statistics course (MTH 165 or MTH 225)
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PSYC 110L (Intro to Psychological Science & Lab) |
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McHenry County College |
McHenry County College |
Lake Forest College |
BIO 157 (Fundamental Biology) AND BIO 158 (Evolution & Biodiversity)
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BIOL 120L (Organismal Biology & Lab) |
CHM 165 (General Chemistry I) |
CHEM 115L (General Chemistry I & Lab) |
CHM 166 (General Chemistry II) |
CHEM 116L (General Chemistry II & Lab) |
PSY 151 (Intro to Psych) AND One statistics course (MAT 120 or MAT 220)
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PSYC 110L (Intro to Psychological Science & Lab) |
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Oakton Community College |
Oakton Community College |
Lake Forest College |
BIO 121 (General Biology I) AND BIO 122 (General Biology II)
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BIOL 120L (Organismal Biology & Lab) |
CHM 121 (General Chemistry I) |
CHEM 115L (General Chemistry I & Lab) |
CHM 122 (General Chemistry II) |
CHEM 116L (General Chemistry II & Lab) |
PSY 101 (Intro to Psych) AND One statistics course (MAT 131 or MAT 190)
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PSYC 110L (Intro to Psychological Science & Lab) |
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Triton College |
Triton College |
Lake Forest College |
BIO 150 (Principles of Biology I) AND BIO 151 (Principles of Biology II)
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BIOL 120L (Organismal Biology & Lab) |
CHM 140 (General Chemistry I) |
CHEM 115L (General Chemistry I & Lab) |
CHM 141 (General Chemistry II) |
CHEM 116L (General Chemistry II & Lab) |
PSY 100 (Intro to Psych) AND One statistics course (MAT 170 or BUS 149)
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PSYC 110L (Intro to Psychological Science & Lab) |
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