<p>Can someone tell me what being a neuroscience major is like at IU? I can't really seem to find much information about it. Is it too hectic? I was thinking about majoring in neuroscience and minoring in history because those subjects interest me.</p>
<p>Any comments would be appreciated! </p>
<p>First, there is not a Neuroscience department at IU. There is a neuroscience major through the Department of Psychology and Behavior Science. Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of biology, chemistry, cognitive science and psychology. I don’t think it’s any more or less hectic than many majors. </p>
<p>Did you find this: <a href=“Indiana University”>Indiana University;
The link is for the current year, but it should give your a rough idea of what is involved. </p>
<p>Well excuse me. I just wanted to know what the classes and coursework were like. I hear a bunch of stuff about “weedout” classes and all for Kelley and was just wondering if there were any for neuroscience. </p>
<p>When people ask questions here one has no idea of what they do and do not know. A stranger has taken time out of a busy life and helped you. No need for snarky, rude responses. </p>
<p>Your question was quite general, indicated you could find nothing and also referenced a “department.” To me that indicates you knew very, very little about neuroscience at IU. If all you wanted to know about were “weedout” classes, than that is what you should have asked. Yes, there are difficult classes in neuroscience. </p>
<p>My apologies. Yes, I don’t know much about neuroscience at IU which is why I wanted to know more about in general besides what the website says. </p>
<p>Your general weed out courses for neuro are going to be Chem C341/C343, M212, and potentially your upper level biology classes. While it’s interdisciplinary, it shares a lot of core classes with bio majors</p>
<p>Thanks! Any tips for those classes? </p>
<p>The best way to figure out a weed out class is by using the grade distribution link below. A weed out class is one that the cls GPA is at least 0.5 less than the average GPA.</p>
<p><a href=“http://gradedistribution.registrar.indiana.edu/gradedist.php?dept=CHEM&subject=c&crse=341&clsnbr=&instrname=&report_selection=gradedist&search_process=go”>http://gradedistribution.registrar.indiana.edu/gradedist.php?dept=CHEM&subject=c&crse=341&clsnbr=&instrname=&report_selection=gradedist&search_process=go</a></p>
<p>In this example of Chem c 341 soccerg had, both professors Burlingham and Reck are great professors. But, somehow the summer session is easier. If you are a pre-med, there is no way around C341 even though you may skip M212.</p>
<p>Unfortunately there’s really no way around any of the courses, just to work hard, pick good professors, and seek out help when you need it. For example, Dr. Reck is a great professor for any of the ochem classes, but the GPA is still low solely because of the course content. I got a C+ in L311 (Genetics) because the professor gave short answer exams with no partial credit. Never made the mistake of not checking with Rate My Professor again. </p>
<p>Thanks you guys! Do you think double majoring in neuroscience and history would be too much? Should I minor in one? </p>
<p>I major/minored in biology and poly sci–it really depends on your career goals. Professional school? Private sector research? None of the above?</p>
<p>Medical School. But I really want to minor in a humanities because I love the humanities. </p>
<p>Review this link:</p>
<p><a href=“http://hpplc.indiana.edu/medicine/”>http://hpplc.indiana.edu/medicine/</a></p>
<p>You can always take some humanity courses. A second major or minor is not necessary for medical school. You can also visit the premed threads.</p>
<p>If you’re aiming for med school, I wouldn’t recommend a second major–or even a minor outside of the sciences. Your whole goal will be keeping grades up and studying for the MCAT. </p>
<p>That said, make sure you have a back up plan. Many, many, many kids wash out of the pre-med track in their frosh and soph years</p>
<p>Do you think I should minor in neuroscience instead? Because I really wanted to do something with history or english. </p>
<p>When you say ‘do something’–do you just mean take classes? </p>
<p>You’re still going to need the core science classes needed for med school admission, so there’s no getting around those</p>
<p>You can certainly major in history or english. I think that you should consider minoring in biology:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.bio.indiana.edu/undergraduate/minors/index.shtml”>http://www.bio.indiana.edu/undergraduate/minors/index.shtml</a></p>
<p>Taking a few more upper biology courses could help your MCAT. As a freshman, you should take L112, C117. Other helpful higher level biology courses include L211, L311, M250. There are some advantages majoring in biology. You don’t need to decide now. Nonetheless, you will need to take the new MCAT. From what I heard, you will need to take quite a few courses in social/behavior sciences and biochem. There is really not much time to do whatever you like.</p>
<p>soccergurl-Yes, because I really do love the humanities. I know I have to take science classes too, but if it’s too hectic to take humanities classes with a neuroscience major I might just minor in it. Plus, I also want to study abroad, so I feel like i’d find more opportunities with a humanities major too. </p>
<p>ace-Thanks for that website! I think I’ll go ahead and either major in either history or sociology and minor in neuroscience instead. Does that sound less hectic do you think? </p>