Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary major that incorporates existing courses from the natural, computational, and social sciences, as well as specific courses unique to Neuroscience. It has quickly become one of the fastest growing areas of study in both the natural and behavioral sciences. Its multidisciplinary nature attracts individuals not just from biology and psychology disciplines, but also from fields such as philosophy, anthropology, economics, mathematics and computer science. The program's concentrations explore fundamental concepts that underlie the function of the nervous system on a cellular and molecular level, how the nervous system produces behavior and cognition, and the role of computer science and mathematics in new technologies and therapies within the field. The knowledge gained from studying neuroscience can be applied to careers in these sub-fields, as well as in pursuit of professional programs in health, mental health, public health, philosophy, law, business and computer science. The degree earned is a BS. A minor in Neuroscience is also available.
Faculty
Dorothy Kozlowski Ph.D.
Vincent dePaul Professor, Neuroscience
Chair
Okunola Jeyifous Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Neuroscience
Sean Austin Lim Ph.D.
Senior Professional Lecturer , Neuroscience
Eric Norstrom Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Neuroscience
Sandra Virtue Ph.D.
Professor, Psychology & Neuroscience
Associate Chair
Affiliated Faculty
Margaret Bell Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences & Health Sciences
Eiron Cudaback Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Health Sciences
Clark Elliot Ph.D.
Associate Professor, School of Computing
Peter Hastings Ph.D.
Professor, School of Computing
Daniela Raicu Ph.D.
Professor, School of Computing
Jennifer Tatara Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Marketing
Kevin Thompson, Ph.D.
Professor, Philosophy