Introduction to Computational Neuroscience

This course will introduce students to the broad field of computational neuroscience through a combination of lectures, readings, and hands-on assignments. Historical perspectives will be explored and compared with modern approaches, with the aim of providing a broad understanding of this multidisciplinary approach to understanding the brain and nervous system. A key theme will be a focus on the central role that models play in framing scientific questions about neural systems and circuits. There are no prerequisites, but students should be prepared to learn basic programming and computational skills.