Neuroscience
Designed for students in related major fields and those interested in pursuing a career in the allied health professions, the neuroscience minor at HLºÚÁÏÃŲ»´òìÈ combines courses in biology, psychology, and philosophy for an integrated study of how the brain functions and the biological contributions to behavior.
You’ll explore a range of topics—from cellular biology and language to evolution and genetics—as you delve into a variety of topical and methodological perspectives. A powerful complement to majors in biology, biochemistry/molecular biology, marine biology, or psychology, the study of neuroscience opens doors to careers in clinical work, audiology, research, occupational therapy, and more.
Expert Faculty
Telephone:407.646.1153
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Steven St. John, PhD
Professor of Psychology, Faculty Director of Neuroscience
Research interests: Behavioral and neural regulation of feeding and drinking behavior; the plasticity of the nervous system to change with age and experience
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Bobby Fokidis, PhD
Professor of Biology
Research interests: Exploring the hormonal and neural links between energy status and animal behavior, particularly in a changing environment
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Jay Pieczynski, PhD
Department Chair, Associate Professor of Biology
Research interests: Dynamics of microtubules and microtubule motor proteins in cell signaling and behavior
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Jennifer Queen, PhD
Professor of Psychology, Diane and Michael Maher Chair of Distinguished Teaching
Research interests: Cognitive science of learning in college students; how the mind/brain receives, stores, and uses information; the memory for spoken language