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GS140033: Introduction to
Theoretical/Computational Neuroscience

Spring - Tuesdays 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Room MSB 6.119
Course Director/Instructor: Harel Shouval, Ph.D.
For More Information: Call 713-500-5708 or via e-mail at harel.shouval@uth.tmc.edu

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to basic mathematical and computational methods of theoretical neuroscience. Different topics including the biophysics of single neurons, population coding, synaptic plasticity and learning will be covered. The course will rely on elementary mathematical methods such as linear algebra and calculus; most assignments will be Matlab based.

Course Requirements

One semester of college level calculus and linear algebra, as well as some programming experience.

Required Textbooks

Theoretical Neuroscience by Peter Dayan and L. F. Abbott.

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