
Neuroscience
Our interdisciplinary science focus makes for a unique academic experience for students interested in studying neuroscience. We easily integrate this program with other sciences—chemistry, biology, physics, and more—to help students understand brain function, behavior, and consciousness.
Why Study Neuroscience at Oberlin?
Sample Courses
- NSCI 108 - Environmental Chemicals in Human Health 4 credits
- NSCI 201 - The Brain: An Introduction to Neuroscience 4 credits
- NSCI 327 - Neuropharmacology Laboratory 2 credits
- NSCI 357 - Sensory Neuroscience 4 credits
Neuroscience Faculty
Our faculty are both scholars and teachers who devote their careers to making important contributions to their disciplines through writing and research. They are committed to undergraduate education and teach everything from first-year seminars to advanced courses.
Explore Faculty within NeuroscienceSee Profile“I like teaching all of my courses for different reasons. I like to teach lab-based courses the most because you get to work closely with students. It is a very hands-on type of learning. Because of the structure of the labs, there is also time to get to know the students as individuals in a way that is difficult in lecture classes.”
Tracie Paine, Associate Professor of Neuroscience
Neuroscience Faculty
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Keith Downing
Affiliate Scholar of Neuroscience -
Christopher Howard
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience -
Franne Kamhi
Visiting Assistant Professor of Neuroscience -
Gigi Knight
Instructional and Technical Assistant -
Gunnar Kwakye
Associate Professor of Neuroscience -
Leslie Kwakye ’06
Associate Professor of Neuroscience -
Michael Loose
Professor of Neuroscience -
Louise Luckenbill
Affiliate Scholar -
Monica Mariani
Visiting Assistant Professor of Neuroscience -
Tracie Paine
Associate Professor of Neuroscience -
Lital Ruderman
Affiliate Scholar -
Patrick Simen
Associate Professor of Neuroscience