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70836-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Neurotheory: Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (2 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Everton Joao Agnes (everton.agnes@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The aim of the Neurotheory course is to introduce students to computational modelling in neuroscience, from single neurons to behaviour. During the course, the students will be exposed to mathematical models that describe the dynamics of neuronal processes (e.g., ion channels, synapses, and membrane potential), learning (e.g., Hebb's rule and spike-timing-dependent plasticity), networks (e.g., binary, linear, and spiking neurons with feedforward and recurrent connectivity patterns), and behaviour (e.g., memory recall and decision making). As exercises (to be evaluated by the lecturer), the students will solve mathematical and coding exercises, with the goal to introduce them to research on theoretical and computational neuroscience. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 18.02.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 25.02.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Wednesday 04.03.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 11.03.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 18.03.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 25.03.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 01.04.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 08.04.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 15.04.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 22.04.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 29.04.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 06.05.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 13.05.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 20.05.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Wednesday 27.05.2026 | 16.00-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.005 |
| Modules |
Cycle B: Neuroscience (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Doctorate Biochemistry: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biochemistry) Doctorate Biophysics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biophysics) Doctorate Cell Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Cell Biology) Doctorate Computational Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Computational Biology) Doctorate Genetics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Genetics) Doctorate Microbiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Microbiology) Doctorate Molecular Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Molecular Biology) Doctorate Neurobiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Neurobiology) Doctorate Pharmacology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Pharmacology) Doctorate Structural Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Structural Biology) Module: Cycle B: Neuroscience (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Biozentrum |