This course examines relevant principles of how the brain works and attempts to link them to the neural and synaptic level and to computational neural network models. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding processes of learning, memory, and decision making. The course is organized in the form of seminars (about 15 x 1 h) where seminal papers or books in the field are presented and discussed by participants.
FDD3433 Systems Level Theories of Brain Function 3.0 credits
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FDD3433 (Autumn 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course will give the students an overall view of contemporary theories of brain function and how these theories are grounded in the knowledge about the function of neurons and synapses as well as plasticity and computational models thereof.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
During 2012 the book “The Noisy Brain” by Rolls and Deco was used as course literature.
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
The student is required to prepare and take active part in a minimum of 75% of the seminars and present and lead at least one of them.
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
Anders Lansner, e-post: ala@kth.se