Neurobiology

ABOUT THE COURSE:Neurobiology is the fascinating field that explores the organization and the functioning of the brain. This course will provide an introduction to the field of neurobiology/neuroscience. We will learn about how individual neurons in the brain function, how they generate electrical activity, how neurons communicate with one another, and how they organize into circuits that enable complex abilities such as sensory perception. The course will also be useful for students who are interested in neural networks or artificial intelligence to draw inspiration from the biological neural networks. The course can be taken by students irrespective of whether they have prior exposure to the field of biologyINTENDED AUDIENCE: The course is suitable for any UG/PG/PhD student in sciences and engineering who has an interest in neurobiology. Students who have interest in artificial neural networks, cognition, and psychiatry will also find this course useful to learn about the basic biology of the brain.PREREQUISITES: Basic Class 10th level knowledge of biology and mathematics is sufficient. No pre-requisite courses are required.INDUSTRY SUPPORT: AI, Brain-computer interface, Neurosurgery

Principles of Neural Science, 5th edition (Eric Kandel & colleagues)