Computational Neuroscience

Code:

PD_N005

Acronym:

NC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Neurosciences

Instance: 2011/2012 - SP

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Departamento de Biologia Experimental
Course/CS Responsible:	PhD Neurosciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PDN	3	Doctoral Programme in Neurosciences 07	1	-	1,5	15	40,5
		Doctoral Programme in Neurosciences 08	1	-	1,5	15	40,5
		Doctoral Programme in Neurosciences	1	-	1,5	15	40,5

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Application of computer simulations to neuronal systems

Program

Theory of the action potential – ionic channels and currents, membrane electrical potentials, Hodgkin-Huxley equations, induction and propagation of signals; The neuron as an information processing unit – synaptic signals, dendritic integration, models and neuronal simulation; Neuronal populations and circuitry – functional analysis of groups of neurons, coding and decoding of signals, models and simulation of circuits; Plasticity – short and long term synaptic plasticity models, learning and memory in neuronal networks.

Teaching methods and learning activities

lectures, seminars, practical demonstrations

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Calculation formula of final grade

Exam: Question paper and/or oral exam
Requirements to attend exam: attendance to at least ¾ of the activities
Final mark: “approved” or “non-approved”
Extra tasks: NA