The course illuminates the role of modeling and simulation in neuroscience from a number of perspectives. Current scientific articles are reviewed by the participants and the role of the model, how it is used, how it is developed, etc is considered. The students present and discuss the articles from a number of perspectives that highlights the role of the model in neuroscience. The questions concern the objective of the model in terms of knowledge, the quality of the modeling work, the scientific contribution of the model etc.
FDD3007 Computational Modeling in Current Neuroscience 3.0 credits
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FDD3007 (Autumn 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
Neuroscience or cognitive neuroscience of a minimum of 7,5 credits or equivalent.
Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Oral presentation of research articles and active participation in seminars.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Ö. Ekeberg, e-post: ekeberg@csc.kth.se och E. Fransén, e-post: erikf@csc.kth.se