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551-0343-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL
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Systems Neuroscience

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Kevan A.C. Martin, Dr. Alumit Ishai, Dr. Steven Nicholas Fry, Prof. Dr. Richard Hahnloser, Dr. Hansjörg Scherberger, Dr. Jörg-Alexander Conradt
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Kevan A.C. Martin
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:22

Abstract

This course complements the course “Neural computation”. It focuses on the computations performed by neural populations to achieve specific motor and cognitive tasks.

Objective

The goals of the course are to 1) understand how complex computations are performed by neural populations 2) understand the computations necessary to achieve a variety of sensory, motor, or cognitive tasks 3) study how neural signals are transformed within an array of neuronal structures.

Content

The course studies the neuronal structures underlying sensory perception (such as vision), motor control (for example grasping), and a variety of cognitive tasks (such as leaning and memory). In addition to a structural description of the neuronal populations involved, we focus on the computations and signal transformations operated across these neuronal populations.

Resources

Literature

Numerous scientific articles and book chapters are used.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Es wird nur der Hauptexaminator aufgeführt. Weitere Examinatoren: Die oben aufgeführten Dozierenden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Systems Neuroscience
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Blockkurs im 2. Viertel des Herbstsemesters (beschränkt auf max. 15 Teilnehmende)
  • Tue 13:00-17:00 (Y55 G 20)
  • Wed 08:00-17:00 (Y55 G 20)
  • Thu 08:00-17:00 (Y55 G 20)
  • Fri 08:00-17:00 (Y55 G 20)
100 h semesterly

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