NE 100

Credit: 2 hours.

A broad introduction to the fundamental principles and ever-advancing technologies at the interface of neuroscience, bioengineering and computer science. We will explore how neural engineering tools are used to measure, modulate and image the nervous system in the context of neurological function, dysfunction and injury. The course is divided into four sections: 1) Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology; 2) Technologies for monitoring neural activity in vivo (whole brain, from human to small animals) and in vitro (from dissociated cells to slices), EEG fMRI, MEAs, patch clamp electrophysiology recordings; 3) Devices for replacing and restoring neuronal function: implantable electrodes, brain computer interface, deep brain stimulation, and prosthetics; 4) Imaging and computational approaches. The course will cover information processing from the level of single cells, neural circuits and networks to systems and, ultimately, behavior.

Prerequisite: Restricted to Neural Engineering majors.