TimeDaysLocationInstructorGERCreditOPUS Class NumberSyllabus (Tentative)
4:00pm-5:15pm
TuTh
1462 CR 109
Dieter Jaeger. Ronald Calabrese. 412641 TBA.

January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010

Prerequisites: Biology 141, 142, and 360/NBB 301

Catalog Description: Prerequisites: Biology 360 or IBS 502 or equivalent. Exploration of single neurons and biological neural networks with computer simulations. Each class consists of an introductory lecture followed by computer tutorials using the GENESIS software under UNIX. Specific topics include passive cable theory, compartmental modeling, voltage-gated and synaptic conductances, motor pattern generation, and cortical networks.

Semester Details:

The course description listed above has been modified.  Please refer to the course atlas on the Biology Department website for the updated course description (www.biology.emory.edu/ATLAS/SPRING2010.htm).

Permission of instructor is required.  Please contact Dr. Ron Calabrese at ronald.calabrese@emory.edu or Dr. Dieter Jaeger at djaeger@emory.edu for permission.  This class fulfills elective credit for the Biology major.

Same as IBS 534.

Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources

  1. Bower, James M. & David Beeman. The Book of GENESIS (free on-line at www.genesis-sim.org).

Grading

Assignment/ExamDetails% of Total Grade
GradesGrades will be determined through homework exercises and a final exam.

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