This course offers a series of laboratories designed to give students experience with the basic tools for analyzing experimental data and for building models for systems neuroscience research. Topics includes analysis techniques for neurophysiological, neuroimaging data, and simulation techniques of single and population neuron models.
(Recommended topical prerequisites: BCS202 Systems Neuroscience, CS109 Introduction to Programming)

This history class explores the exceptionally complex scientific and medical techniques and practices that have allowed practitioners to claim expertise in the brain and mind sciences over the past two centuries. It is in the obscure, peripheral, and marginal stories of the past that we can best see the emerging futures of the medicine and science of the brain and the mind. This class show that the richness of the history of the brain and mind sciences cannot and should not be reduced to a unitary, uncomplicated narrative of progressive discovery.

This lecture focuses on historically significant philosophical issues in cognitive brain science. It deals with the knowledge of the view of the mind from the Greek and Roman times to the present day and the mind-body problems derived from them, the issues of consciousness, and the problems of free will.

The course focuses on linear models, shallow networks, and neuroscience of deep learning to understand commonalities and differences between artificial and biological neural networks, and to gain a better insight into the fundamental issues of intelligence.
(Recommended topical prerequisites: 25.110 Linear Algebra for Data Science)

The course focuses on advanced technologies for brain analysis and engineering, including optogenetics, noninvasive brain imaging and stimulation, nanotechnologies, stem cells and tissue engineering, and advanced molecular and structural imaging technologies to investigate and change brain structure and function.
(Recommended topical prerequisites: 25.110 Linear Algebra for Data Science)

The History of Psychiatry and Neurology class introduces the history of investigation of psychiatric and neurological disorders by psychiatrists and neurologists over the past two centuries. It also introduces how our society has dealt with mental disorders such as dementia, schizophrenia, and depression, and has violated their human rights, such as social isolation and reckless surgery. As psychology develops and our understanding of the brain deepens, we introduce the process of psychiatry treating brain diseases in a scientific way. Classical papers of innovative research that have led to the development of psychiatry will be read and discussed together.

This lecture deals with specific topics that were not covered in the department's existing courses among the broad topics of brain and cognitive science. Classes consist of lectures by professors and presentations and discussions by students. If it is conducted more than 3 times and is operated stably, it can be considered as a formal course.

This lecture deals with recent hottest topics that were not covered in the department's existing courses among the broad topics of brain and cognitive science. Classes consist of lectures by professors and presentations and discussions by students. If it is conducted more than 3 times and is operated stably, it can be considered as a formal course.