Houston class 07

Synaptic plasticity is the change in synaptic connection strength between two neurons due to the activity of one or both of these neurons. It is believed to be the basis of learning memory and some forms of brain development. In this course we will learnf a little about what synaptic plasticity can do. We will concentrate of the biophysical basis of synaptic plasticity.

Estimated Course Outline:

Date	Week No.	Topic
October 4	1	The synaptic hypothesis The Synaptic hypothesis in learning, memory and development Experimental evidence for the synaptic hypothesis Synaptic plasticity Examples of formal simplified models What are the basic unresolved questions of the synaptic basis of learning and memory?
October 9	2	Abstract models (draft) Hebb Rule, The Perceptron, Associative memory
October 11	3	Class exercise
October 16	4	Induction of synaptic plasticity I
October 18	5	Induction II Calcium dependent plasticity models
October 23	6	Class paper presentations
October 25	7	Expression of synaptic plasticity paper for exam
October 30	8	Continue expression some maintenance + last 15 minutes for questions regarding material
November 1	9	Exam (attached programs to help study for exam: Hebb, Oja, Perceptron)