Neuroscience
A strong foundation in the core disciplines of molecular, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscience, with options to take specialized electives in neuroscience, psychology, biology or other related fields.
Neuroscience
Introduction to Neuroscience at OWU
Neuroscience is the study of the biological basis of behavior, cognition & other brain functions. Its application ranges from understanding complex disabilities to understanding the nature of consciousness.
The Neuroscience major at OWU is one of the most cutting-edge found at a liberal arts college, integrating genetics, physiology, chemistry, psychology, and computer modeling of neuronal and brain systems.
Program Features
- Engage in active research with Neuroscience faculty in a range of disciplines and techniques.
- Dedicated courses designed specifically for Neuroscience majors, ranging from molecular biology to animal behavior to human EEG analysis to computational modeling of the brain.
- A highly interdisciplinary major that prepares students for a wide-range of careers in the health professions and/or for future research in graduate school. See what Neuroscience graduates are doing now.
Available Majors
Computational Neuroscience
While no formal major in Computational Neuroscience is offered, students can develop a strong preparation in computational neuroscience by pursuing 1 of the following:
A) Major in Neuroscience, and Minor in either Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics.
B) Major in either Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics and take the "core" neuroscience courses of NEUR 250, NEUR 362, PSYC 342/342L and PSYC 343/343L.
Students should consult with advisors in Neuroscience and CS, PHYS, or MATH to help choose electives that best match their interests.
News & Updates
Neuroscience major, Landry Cowles ('20), interns at the Mayo Clinic
Suren Ambegaokar
Associate Professor of Microbiology & Neuroscience
Professor Ambegaokar studies neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer disease, infectious diseases of the nervous system, and the intersection of the two.
Kira Bailey
Assistant Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience
Professor Bailey is interested in understanding how experience modifies the neural bases of cognitive control, affective information processing, and decision-making. Specifically, she studies the effects of video games on emotion and cognition, and how pathological video game use is related to impulsivity and decision making under risk.
Chelsea Vadnie
Assistant Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience
Professor Vadnie is interested in using mouse models to study the role of circadian rhythm disruptions in behaviors relevant to anxiety, mood and alcohol use disorders. She also studies the behavioral and neurobiological effects of circadian disruption during adolescence.
Summer Science Research
In this is intensive, 10-week summer research program at OWU, you work with faculty and students from OWU and other universities on original research. You present your findings at the Patricia Belt Conrades Summer Science Research Symposium in the fall.
Program Contact Info
Location
Director: Suren Ambegaokar
Schimmel-Conrades Science Center 339
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
Schimmel-Conrades Science Center 339
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
P 740-368-3915
E ssambega@owu.edu
E ssambega@owu.edu