Theoretical Physics of Neuronal Information Processing
Module PH2020
Basic Information
PH2020 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 300 h | 110 h | 10 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2020 is J. Leo van Hemmen.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Grundlagen neuronaler Kommunikation (Wie funktionieren Nervenzellen? Wie kommunizieren sie? Modelle etc.)
- Universelle Prinzipien
- Anwendungsbeispiele für konkrete Problemstellungen aus dem Bereich Nuerobiolgie und Neurophysik (z.B. Beuteortung von Schleiereule, Wüstenskorpion und Krallenfrosch)
Learning Outcome
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Preconditions
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Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VU | 6 | Theoretical physics of neuronal information processing | van Hemmen, J. |
singular or moved dates and dates in groups |
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Learning and Teaching Methods
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Literature
- J.L. van Hemmen, "Theorie of synaptic plasticity" in: Handbook of Biological Physics, Vol. 4 (Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2001) 771-823;
- W. Gerstner & W.M. Kistler, Spiking Neuron Models: Single Neurons, Populations, Plasticity (Cambridge University Press, 2002)
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 90 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester. There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.