Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025

     

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CMOR 615 001 (CRN: 13183)

THEORETICAL NEUROSCIENCE

Long Title: THEORETICAL NEUROSCIENCE I: BIOPHYSICAL MODELING OF CELLS AND CIRCUITS
Department: Comp Appl Math Operations Rsch
Instructor: Flynn, Jonathan
Meeting: 10:00AM - 10:50AM MWF (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 26
Section Enrolled: 1
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 26
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 21
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 4:53AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
 
Description: This course presents the theoretical foundations of cellular and systems neuroscience from a quantitative perspective, integrating mathematical modeling, computational tools, and data analysis. Students will develop and apply differential equations, probabilistic models, and reverse correlation techniques to analyze neural activity and synaptic interactions. The course combines traditional lectures with student-led presentations in a seminar-style format. Coursework includes problem sets, coding-based assignments, and group projects. MATLAB or Python proficiency is strongly recommended. Cross-list: NEUR 415, ELEC 488, CMOR 415, NEUR 615, ELEC 588. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CMOR 615 if student has credit for CMOR 415.