MATH:5750

Submitted by amarr on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 09:59
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MacLean Hall
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Math5750: Mathematical Biology I Fall 2023, MWF 12:30–1:20, MLH 213 Instructor: Prof. Zahra Aminzare Topics: An introduction to (mathematical) neuroscience: neurons, action potentials, synapses, central and peripheral nervous systems Single neuron excitability, oscillations, and bursts: Hodgkin-Huxley model and its important reduced/ simplified models Neuronal networks structure and synchrony Decision making/ evidence accumulation: 2-alternative forced-choice task, drift-diffusion model Free textbooks through uiowa: Prerequisites: Math: familiarity with applied dynamical systems (e.g. Math 5600 with grade B- or better), and probability or permission of instructor Neuroscience: most background will be provided Matlab: most background will be provided Grading: Homework: 25% 3 Exams: 25% each Mathematical Foundations of Neuroscience. B. Ermentrout and D. Terman, 2010 Dynamical Systems in Neuroscience: The Geometry of Excitability and Bursting, E. Izhikevich
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Friday, September 1, 2023 - 15:58
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15 seconds