Course Catalog - 2015-2016

     

CAAM 415 - THEORETICAL NEUROSCIENCE

Long Title: THEORETICAL NEUROSCIENCE I: BIOPHYSICAL MODELING OF CELLS AND CIRCUITS
Department: *Computational & Applied Math*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course introduces current theoretical methods used to model the properties of nerve cells and the processing of information by neuronal networks. Concrete examples that can be implemented using MATLAB will be emphasized. The starting point is the passive cable properties of single neurons and the Hodgkin-Huxley model of action potential generation. Subsequently, models of synaptic transmission and active properties of dendritic trees will be considered. This will be followed by stochastic properties of single neurons and information encoding using mean and instantaneous firing rates in visual neurons. Finally, methods to analyze phase-locking and activity in populations of cells as well as learning algorithms will be considered. Cross-list: ELEC 488, NEUR 415, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CAAM 615. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 211 OR CAAM 335. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CAAM 415 if student has credit for CAAM 615.
Course URL: http://www.caam.rice.edu/~caam415/