Neuroscience 334sb - Topics: Research in Computational Neuroscience-Spiking and Behavior Analysis
T-Spiking & Behavior Analysis
Fall
2023
01
3.00
Catherine Mikkelsen
M 1:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Smith College
NSC-334sb-01-202401
Bass 102
cmikkelsen@smith.edu
Animals perform a wide variety of behaviors, which are supported by patterns of neuronal firing, or spiking. In this computational lab we will explore some of these behaviors, and how neuronal firing supports this behavior at the individual and population level using available datasets. Students will dive deep into primary literature to understand the theoretical basis for behavior, will learn to measure some aspects of behavior, and will gain experience in using specialized programming to apply to video and spiking data sets. The semester will culminate with individual research projects utilizing publicly available data to apply the readings and experience from the lab to topics of student interest. Prerequisite: SDS 201 or SDS 220; and a neuroscience course. (E)
[CE] (SDS 201 or 220) & one NSC course