Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science

at INTO Group- The University of Arizona USA

Develop an understanding of finance that goes beyond dollars and cents with a degree that prepares you to guide people through life's most crucial moments. The Bachelor of Science in Personal & Family Financial Planning introduces students to the core elements of financial planning and wealth management. Students enhance their studies with courses in law and ethics, personal and family dynamics, retirement strategies, risk management, federal income taxation and tax codes, professional conduct, fiduciary responsibility, investments and more. The capstone project challenges students to create and present a comprehensive financial plan centered on data provided during the course. The B.S. program also requires an internship, so students gain on-the-job experience they can apply to future clients and employers.

Accelerate your path to a management and leadership career with a one-of-a-kind degree in retailing and consumer behavior. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Retailing and Consumer Science gain the cross-functional knowledge of consumer behavior and the business of retailing that major retailers and innovative companies seek. Students acquire a comprehensive education in consumer behavior, management, merchandise buying and planning, integrated marketing communication, brand management, product development, operations, and digital retailing. Our expert faculty shows students how to interpret current research and apply retailing best practices to make smart, data-driven decisions. Additionally, the program's partnerships with leaders in the retailing sector provide students with unprecedented access to practical experience that lends itself to professional success after graduation.

Learning Outcomes

• Foundational Knowledge in RCSC; Demonstrate broad knowledge of contemporary issues, theories and their applications in retailing and consumer sciences in the context of academic work (e.g., responses to exam questions, written assignments).
• Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis; Students will be able to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze opportunities and risks faced by managers in the retail sector and make related business decisions in the context of academic work (e.g., problem sets, case studies, simulations).
• Strategic Thinking; Students will be able to systematically identify and assess strategic priorities of firms in the retail sector and articulate effective strategies for business success in the context of academic work (e.g., problem sets, case studies, simulations).
• Communication; Students will demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences in the context of academic work (e.g., oral presentations and written assignments).
• Leadership & Ethics; Students will demonstrate knowledge of leadership, management and ethical standards in the retail sector and the ability to employ them effectively in the context of academic work and field settings (e.g., project team performance and professional presentation during industry interactions).

Be an integral part of the most influential media of our time in film and television ?with a degree that helps shape tomorrow's cultural leaders. The Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television prepares students for creative, business, legal and academic careers in film and television. The program integrates historical and critical analysis with industry studies to cultivate informed and responsible media consumers and creators. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary media landscape through courses in film and television, including history and aesthetic analysis; industry practices; producing; representations of race, class and gender; global movements; genres; and artists. Students have numerous opportunities to intern with media professionals locally, regionally and in major production centers such as Los Angeles and New York.

Learning Outcomes

• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to understand the historical development of contemporary aesthetic, narrative, and industry practices of film and television
• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to conduct textual analysis of film and television formats and genres
• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to gather and interpret research from primary and secondary sources, such as trade journals, databases, and academic essays
• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to Demonstrate comprehension of how film and television are shaped by the global media economy (production, distribution, and exhibition) and by artistic and cultural forces.
• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to understand the working practices, standards, and collaboration necessary to the creative process of film and television
• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to participate in and contribute to a real world professional environment

Ready to learn solutions-based environmental design, planning and management practices to create more sustainable built environments? The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Built Environments prepares students for careers creating sustainable built environments that align with their interests. In the General Emphasis, students are able to create their own specialized focus area from an approved list of emphasis courses with the consultation of advisors and expert faculty. The sustainability-focused emphasis courses span the subjects of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, real estate development, and heritage conservation. These exciting combinations are an opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in specialized areas such as urban agriculture (landscape architecture and urban planning), sustainable development and construction (architecture and real estate development), and adaptive building use and preservation (architecture and heritage conservation).

Design is all around us: from the height of a street curb to the plastic lid on your coffee cup, invisible choices were made that shape how you live. What choices would you make if you could design the world around you? The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Humanities with an emphasis in Spatial Organization & Design Thinking provides an innovative approach to understanding and affecting the physical world, bringing a humanities perspective to the future of the built environment. The program offers courses in sustainability, digital media, fabrication technology, and more, preparing you for jobs that communicate about-and effect change in-buildings, cities, and landscapes. This degree can also be a stepping stone to graduate studies in design, architecture, urban planning, and landscape architecture.

Are you passionate about creating a healthy world? Learn how disease affects human biology and how to design, develop and formulate drugs that prevent or treat diseases. Pharmaceutical sciences are the foundation of new drug design, development and delivery. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program learn to apply the scientific method to address gaps in knowledge while also learning about governmental regulations of the drug development process, chemical-biological interactions of current drugs, the discovery of new drugs, and the techniques and tools in use by the pharmaceutical sciences industry. From discovering new therapies to testing and manufacturing new medications, this degree acts as a powerful springboard to careers in pharmacy, medicine, biotechnology, drug development and regulatory affairs.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand chemical-biological interactions as related to current drugs and the discovery and development of new drugs.
• Students will be able to understand the governmental regulation of the drug development process, including the demanding requirement for stringently controlled research.
• Students will be able to apply the scientific method to address gaps in knowledge, through hypothesis formulation, data collection/analysis, and rational interpretation.
• Students will be able to understand the techniques, and modern tools in use by the pharmaceutical science industry.
• Students will be able to communicate effectively in written and oral presentation.

Nurture a greener and healthier tomorrow with a degree that innovates new, sustainable ways to keep food fresh. The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Plant Systems has four tracks; students in the Fresh Produce Safety track advance the latest methods for maintaining the safety of food one of the most important resources on Earth. In this Yuma-based program, students discover how production chains become contaminated with diseases, and learn Good Agricultural Practices for the harvest of leafy greens and fresh-vegetable food safety. Coursework provides insight into food safety issues, field risk assessments, facility sanitation and inspection processes. Students gain real-life experience in the applications of soil, water and plant sciences, including soil chemistry, plant nutrition and hydroponics.

Whether you possess a natural talent for rhythm or wish to develop one, your studies in percussion will grant you a diverse range of professional opportunities. The Bachelor of Music in Performance with a Percussion emphasis is designed to develop in students the highest possible level of musicianship and competency in performance and teaching. The faculty at the Fred Fox School of Music instructs and mentors students in percussion methods, chamber percussion groups and percussion ensembles. The curriculum presents students with a relevant sequence of study of all the percussion instruments. Students acquire performance skills and experience in solo and ensemble performance; historical and stylistic understanding; mastery of technical facility; and pedagogical concepts of teaching procedure and practice.

Collaborate with, and learn from, peers, faculty and renowned artists who share your passion for guitar and desire to change the world through music. The Fred Fox School of Music brings together faculty and students in an environment where students receive an education in music technique and performance while enjoying personalized guidance and mentoring. Students earning the Bachelor of Music in Performance with an emphasis in Guitar take classes in instrument technique as well as practical courses in sound mixing and recording. Students attend concerts, workshops, lectures, clinics and master classes, many taught by visiting artists and scholars. Graduates embark on careers as performers and educators in a variety of fields.