Neuroscience foundations for engineers

BIOENG-310 / 6 crédits

Enseignant(s): Schrimpf Martin, Zenk Fides

Langue: Anglais

Summary

This overview course bridges computational expertise with neuroscience fundamentals, aimed at fostering interdisciplinary communication and collaboration for engineering-based neuroscience programs.

Content

All content will combine experimental data and findings with computational models.

  • Introduction to cellular and molecular biology
  • Introduction to neuroscience
  • Neural communication
  • Individual neurons and small neural populations
  • Sensory systems and perception I - Vision
  • Sensory systems and perception II -Audition, Somatosensation
  • Learning: Neuroplasticity and Molecular Mechanisms of Learning
  • Motor Control I - Systems
  • Motor Control II - Molecular
  • Cognitive Neuroscience I - Sytems
  • Cognitive Neuroscience II - Molecular
  • Molecular Genetics in Neuroscience
  • Neuropharmacology and Drug Design

Learning Prerequisites

Important concepts to start the course

Programming

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Interpret experimental data in neuroscience
  • Analyze experimental data in neuroscience
  • Describe basic concepts in biology, neuroscience
  • Describe basic computational tools and models in neuroscience
  • Integrate biological and computational concepts in neuroscience

Teaching methods

  • Lectures
  • Practical tutorials and exercises
  • Journal Club or Poster Presentation
  • Excursions

Expected student activities

  • Attend lectures and take notes
  • Participate and prepare for tutorials and exercises
  • Work on exercises in a group

Assessment methods

  • 70% final exam
  • 15% computational exercise
  • 15% presentation exercise

Supervision

Office hours No
Assistants Yes

Resources

Moodle Link

Prerequisite for

This course will prepare students for the Neuro-X Master program.

Dans les plans d'études

  • Semestre: Printemps
  • Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'été)
  • Matière examinée: Neuroscience foundations for engineers
  • Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Exercices: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Type: optionnel
  • Semestre: Printemps
  • Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'été)
  • Matière examinée: Neuroscience foundations for engineers
  • Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Exercices: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Type: optionnel
  • Semestre: Printemps
  • Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'été)
  • Matière examinée: Neuroscience foundations for engineers
  • Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Exercices: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Type: optionnel

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