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The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) offers students a high quality, innovative, and cross-disciplinary experience. Through Terp Young Scholars, CMNS engages students in learning about the environment, computer programming, and the ways science is used to combat human diseases.

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BSCI111: The Art of Neuroscience Research (online)

How do brains work? Globally, neuroscience research has rapidly expanded in recent years yet we still have not found an overarching scientific theory to explain how the brain actually works. Students will examine the Nobel Prize-winning research underlying fundamental principles of neuroscience and compare nervous systems of diverse organisms such as jellyfish, fruit flies, squids, mice, and humans, to understand how common designs and mechanisms generate behavior. This course fulfills the following General Education requirements: Natural Science (DSNS) and Big Questions (SCIS).