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Theoretical neuroscience is a mathematical approach to understanding neural systems. This course provides a thorough introduction to current approaches in the field.
We will make heavy use of mathematical, statistical, and computational methods. Students should feel comfortable with linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, and probability theory at the level found in Boas (Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences) or Arfken (Mathematical Methods for Physicists).
The course textbook is Theoretical Neuroscience by Dayan and Abbot.
The course is run primarily for students at the Gatsby Unit. Nevertheless, students, postdocs and faculty members from other UCL departments are welcome to attend on an informal basis. Please contact I-Chun Lin (i.lin 'at' ucl.ac.uk) if you would like to attend.
Lecturers
Schedule
Lectures
Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays, 28 Jan – 15 Apr 2025
Detailed schedule:
here
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Place: Gatsby Unit Seminar Room (3rd floor, SWC building) on 25 Feb and 11 March; SWC Ground Floor Lecture Theatre on all other dates
Review sessions
Dates: Wednesdays, starting on 5 Feb 2025
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Place: Gatsby Unit Seminar Room
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| 30.01.2025 | Homework 1 added, due 12/02/2025. |