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PHYS333

Topics in Computational Neuroscience and Biophysics
PHYS333 FA

Crosslistings: NS&B333

Not Currently Offered

This is a course in mathematics and numerical modeling of complex natural phenomena with an emphasis on topics in neuroscience and biophysics using state-of-the-art graphics workstations in the laboratory for computational neuroscience.

MAJOR READINGS

THE BOOK OF GENESIS: EXPLORING REALISTIC
NEURAL MODELS WITH THE GENERAL NEURAL SIMULATION SYSYEM, by
J. Bower and D. Beeman (1994)
INTRODUCTION TO NEURAL NETWORKS USING MATHEMATICA, by J.A.
Freeman (1994)
Research articles in special topics in Image Processing and
Analysis.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Biweekly problem sets amd writing assignments, final research project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

One year of Calculus. Unless pregegistered students attend the first class meetaing or communicate directly with the instrucot prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Laboratory Lecture Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PHYS

Prerequisites: PHYS112 or PHYS116

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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