Introductory Computational Neuroscience

Harvard FAS

The human brain has 86 billion neurons and over 100 trillion synapses. This course explores models for understanding how neurons work together to build perception, store memories, and drive behavior, using tools from mathematics, physics, and computer science. We will survey topics in computational neuroscience, developing skills in data-analytic and theoretical approaches. In parallel with learning about existing models, students will conduct a research project on a topic of their choice.…