PSYCH 4600

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PSYCH 4600
Neural Representations

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Neurons generate action potentials. Brains underlie feeding, fighting, fleeing, and reproduction, also navigation, attention, sociality, art, and science. What about the middle part? This advanced seminar course examines the construction and transformations of neural representations that enable animals to comprehend and interact effectively with their environments. The curriculum emphasizes integration across levels of analysis and organization, including cellular and synaptic physiology, the emergent properties of networks, energy and information management, quantitative modeling, cognitive algorithms, and adaptive behavioral outcomes.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: two courses in neuroscience or biological psychology, or permission of instructor.

Distribution Category (BIO-AS) (OPHLS-AG)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19030 PSYCH 4600   SEM 101

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    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Cleland, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person