Computational Techniques In Neuroscience

The text discusses the techniques of deep learning and machine learning in the field of neuroscience, engineering approaches to study the brain structure and dynamics, convolutional networks for fast, energy-efficient neuromorphic computing, and reinforcement learning in feedback control. It showcases case studies in neural data analysis. Features: Focuses on neuron modeling, development, and direction of neural circuits to explain perception, behavior, and biologically inspired intelligent agents for decision making Showcases important aspects such as human behavior prediction using smart technologies and understanding the modeling of nervous systems Discusses nature-inspired algorithms such as swarm intelligence, ant colony optimization, and multi-agent systems Presents information-theoretic, control-theoretic, and decision-theoretic approaches in neuroscience. Includes case studies in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and neural data analysis This reference text addresses different applications of computational neuro-sciences using artificial intelligence, deep learning, and other machine learning techniques to fine-tune the models, thereby solving the real-life problems prominently. It will further discuss important topics such as neural rehabili-tation, brain-computer interfacing, neural control, neural system analysis, and neurobiologically inspired self-monitoring systems. It will serve as an ideal reference text for graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, computer engineering, information technology, and biomedical engineering.

This research book include quality chapters on computational models, designs and multidisciplinary approaches for neurological diagnosis and treatment, offering a resource of neurological databases, computational intelligence, brain health informatics, effective analysis of neural functions and technological interventions.

The text discusses the techniques of deep learning and machine learning in the field of neuroscience, engineering approaches to study the brain structure and dynamics, convolutional networks for fast, energy-efficient neuromorphic computing, and reinforcement learning in feedback control. It showcases case studies in neural data analysis. Features: Focuses on neuron modeling, development, and direction of neural circuits to explain perception, behavior, and biologically inspired intelligent agents for decision making Showcases important aspects such as human behavior prediction using smart technologies and understanding the modeling of nervous systems Discusses nature-inspired algorithms such as swarm intelligence, ant colony optimization, and multi-agent systems Presents information-theoretic, control-theoretic, and decision-theoretic approaches in neuroscience. Includes case studies in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and neural data analysis This reference text addresses different applications of computational neuro-sciences using artificial intelligence, deep learning, and other machine learning techniques to fine-tune the models, thereby solving the real-life problems prominently. It will further discuss important topics such as neural rehabili-tation, brain-computer interfacing, neural control, neural system analysis, and neurobiologically inspired self-monitoring systems. It will serve as an ideal reference text for graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, computer engineering, information technology, and biomedical engineering.

Each day, novel neuroscientific findings show that researchers are focusing on developing advanced smart hardware designs and intelligent computational models to imitate the human brain’s computational abilities. The advancements in smart materials provide a significant role in inventing intelligent bioelectronic device designs with smart features such as accuracy, low power consumption, and more. These advanced and intelligent computing models through machine and smart deep learning algorithms help to understand the information processing capabilities of the human brain with optimum accuracy. Futuristic Design and Intelligent Computational Techniques in Neuroscience and Neuroengineering highlights advanced computational models and hardware designs in neurology and integration of mathematical physical, biological, chemical, and engineering models to mimic brain functions; discovers new technological diagnosis techniques; and achieves high accuracy in learning models to better understand the functioning of the human brain. Providing rich information on brain-computer interfacing, gamification in children, and vestibular rehabilitation, this text acts as an essential resource for experts in electrophysiological studies, neurologists, neuro-physiotherapists, neuro-radiologists, intelligent system developers, bio-software and hardware developers, neuro database collectors, electro-physiologists, professors associated with neurology, psychiatrists, engineers, scientists, and students from academia and industry involved in interdisciplinary approaches to neurology.

"For the neuroscientist or psychologist who cringes at the sight of mathematical formulae and whose eyes glaze over at terms like differential equations, linear algebra, vectors, matrices, Bayes’ rule, and Boolean logic, this book just might be the therapy needed." - Anjan Chatterjee, Professor of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania "Anderson provides a gentle introduction to computational aspects of psychological science, managing to respect the reader’s intelligence while also being completely unintimidating. Using carefully-selected computational demonstrations, he guides students through a wide array of important approaches and tools, with little in the way of prerequisites...I recommend it with enthusiasm." - Asohan Amarasingham, The City University of New York This unique, self-contained and accessible textbook provides an introduction to computational modelling neuroscience accessible to readers with little or no background in computing or mathematics. Organized into thematic sections, the book spans from modelling integrate and firing neurons to playing the game Rock, Paper, Scissors in ACT-R. This non-technical guide shows how basic knowledge and modern computers can be combined for interesting simulations, progressing from early exercises utilizing spreadsheets, to simple programs in Python. Key Features include: Interleaved chapters that show how traditional computing constructs are simply disguised versions of the spread sheet methods. Mathematical facts and notation needed to understand the modelling methods are presented at their most basic and are interleaved with biographical and historical notes for contex. Numerous worked examples to demonstrate the themes and procedures of cognitive modelling. An excellent text for postgraduate students taking courses in research methods, computational neuroscience, computational modelling, cognitive science and neuroscience. It will be especially valuable to psychology students.

Computational Neuroscience - A First Course provides an essential introduction to computational neuroscience and equips readers with a fundamental understanding of modeling the nervous system at the membrane, cellular, and network level. The book, which grew out of a lecture series held regularly for more than ten years to graduate students in neuroscience with backgrounds in biology, psychology and medicine, takes its readers on a journey through three fundamental domains of computational neuroscience: membrane biophysics, systems theory and artificial neural networks. The required mathematical concepts are kept as intuitive and simple as possible throughout the book, making it fully accessible to readers who are less familiar with mathematics. Overall, Computational Neuroscience - A First Course represents an essential reference guide for all neuroscientists who use computational methods in their daily work, as well as for any theoretical scientist approaching the field of computational neuroscience.

Learn to use computational modelling techniques to understand the nervous system at all levels, from ion channels to networks.

Kinetic Models of Synaptic Transmission / Alain Destexhe, Zachary F. Mainen, Terrence J. Sejnowski / - Cable Theory for Dendritic Neurons / Wilfrid Rall, Hagai Agmon-Snir / - Compartmental Models of Complex Neurons / Idan Segev, Robert E. Burke / - Multiple Channels and Calcium Dynamics / Walter M. Yamada, Christof Koch, Paul R. Adams / - Modeling Active Dendritic Processes in Pyramidal Neurons / Zachary F. Mainen, Terrence J. Sejnowski / - Calcium Dynamics in Large Neuronal Models / Erik De Schutter, Paul Smolen / - Analysis of Neural Excitability and Oscillations / John Rinzel, Bard Ermentrout / - Design and Fabrication of Analog VLSI Neurons / Rodney Douglas, Misha Mahowald / - Principles of Spike Train Analysis / Fabrizio Gabbiani, Christof Koch / - Modeling Small Networks / Larry Abbott, Eve Marder / - Spatial and Temporal Processing in Central Auditory Networks / Shihab Shamma / - Simulating Large Networks of Neurons / Alexander D. Protopapas, Michael Vanier, James M. Bower / ...