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TO0053 - COMPUTATIONAL MODELING OF BRAIN AND COGNITION

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ID:
TO0053
Duration (hours):
80
CFU:
8
SSD:
BIOINGEGNERIA ELETTRONICA E INFORMATICA
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
Course Details:
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING/CORSO GENERICO Year: 3
Year:
2026
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2026?co...
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Overview

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (21/09/2026 - 21/12/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives


The course aims to provide the theoretical and technical knowledge necessary to study computational brain models.

By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze and understand computational models at various levels of specificity, ranging from individual neuronal models to models of high-level cognitive processes.

Course Prerequisites


Basic knowledge of Physics, Neurophysiology, Calculus (Mathematical Analysis), and Linear Algebra.

Teaching Methods


The course consists of 64 hours of lectures, divided into 2- and 3-hour sessions.

Lectures are supported by slides and cover the theoretical aspects of the discipline.


The course includes practical exercises involving the implementation of several computational models presented during the lectures. These exercises will be conducted using the Python environment.

Assessment Methods


Learning assessment consists of an oral exam designed to evaluate the understanding of the technical and theoretical aspects of the models and techniques introduced during the course.




The final grade is expressed on a scale of 30 (out of 30) based on the following motivations:





18–22/30 Sufficient The student demonstrates a basic knowledge of the computational models presented. However, the level of rigor in their presentation is limited.


23–25/30 Satisfactory The student possesses a fair understanding of computational models. They are able to satisfactorily explain the fundamental concepts covered in the course.


26–27/30 Good The student shows a good knowledge of the topics of the course and precision in technical language. They are capable of addressing the aspects of computational modeling rigorously and with confidence.


28–30/30 Excellent The student demonstrates strong critical analysis skills, moving with ease between the theoretical and applied aspects of the material presented.


30 cum Laude With Honors Honors are reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional brilliance in their knowledge of the subject. They present models independently and can correctly explain their functionality across various levels of complexity with absolute autonomy.

Texts


Recommended Textbooks are:


Eugene M. Izhikevich, Dynamical Systems in Neuroscience: The Geometry of Excitability and Bursting The MIT Press, 2007


Dayan, P. (2005). Theoretical Neuroscience: Computational And Mathematical Modeling of Neural Systems. MIT Press.


Gerstner, Wulfram, et al. Neuronal dynamics: From single neurons to networks and models of cognition. Cambridge University Press, 2014.


Additional teaching material provided by the instructor and available online for exam preparation.

Contents


The curriculum focuses on computational models for brain and cognition. Neuronal models will be presented with a particular emphasis on dynamical systems and bifurcation theory. Furthermore, the course covers models based on brain networks with applications in cognitive neuroscience, defining high-level processes such as decision-making and memory.

The course includes practical exercises involving the implementation of several computational models presented during the lectures. These exercises will be conducted using the Python environment.

Course Language


Italian

More information


Slides and other educational materials, including suggested supplemental readings, are available on the course's e-learning platform.




Regular attendance of lectures is highly recommended.


Office hours: every tuesday from 15.00 to 17.00 (by appointment).

Degrees

Degrees

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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