Course: Fundamentals of Neuroinformatics

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Course title Fundamentals of Neuroinformatics
Course code KIV/ZNI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mouček Roman, Doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction - neuroinformatics as a discipline, definition and context of the field. 2. Linear space, linear dependence and independence. Bases and dimensions of space. 3. Concept of graph, oriented and non-oriented graphs, paths and distances in graphs. 4. Theory of organization and functioning of biological neural networks, an overview of basic concepts of neuroscience. 5. Basic computer models of biological and artificial neurons. 6. Basic computer models of neural networks. 7-8. Impulse and artificial neural networks - a comparison of concepts, an overview of simulation options and software simulators. 9-10. Data and metadata standards in neuroinformatics. 11. Brain-computer interface systems - concept and use. 12. Current challenges of neuroinformatics. Global neuroinformatics initiatives, projects and infrastructures.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 13 hours per semester
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 26 hours per semester
  • Team project (50/number of students) - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
  • unspecified - 12 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
- be familiar with high school mathematics - understand the basic concepts of artificial intelligence - understand the basic principles of programming language and programming - be familiar with the basic concepts associated with the organization and functioning of biological neuronal systems (human brain)
Skills
- apply knowledge of high school mathematics in common tasks - explain the basic concepts of artificial intelligence - create a simple computer program in at least one programming language - describe the basic structure and functioning of biological neuronal systems (human brain)
Competences
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learning outcomes
Knowledge
- understand selected theories from neuroscience and their computer models and simulations - describe different models of neurons and neuronal structures - understand the differences and interconnections of existing neuroscience models and computer simulations of real neural systems with the world of machine learning and artificial intelligence - identify differences, common features and areas of application of spiking and artificial neural networks - to be familiar with current data and metadata standards used in neuroinformatics - describe the basic concept of the brain-computer interfaces - to be familiar with current trends in neuroinformatics with regard to existing global initiatives, infrastructures and projects
Skills
- use a selected software simulator and simulate a simple neural network - make a simple program modification in simulations of neural networks - identify and read the selected neuroinformatics data/metadata standard - perform selected practical activities in setting up/controlling the brain-computer interface
Competences
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- read and critically evaluate a simple scientific text
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture with visual aids
E-learning
Multimedia supported teaching
Textual studies
Project-based instruction
Practicum
Skills
Task-based study method
Practicum
Project-based instruction
Individual study
Students' portfolio
Competences
Lecture
Lecture with visual aids
E-learning
Practicum
Project-based instruction
Individual study
Students' portfolio
Task-based study method
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Project
Skills
Project
Skills demonstration during practicum
Group presentation at a seminar
Competences
Combined exam
Project
Skills demonstration during practicum
Group presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • František Koukolík. Já : o mozku, vědomí a sebeuvědomování 2., přeprac. a dopl. vyd.. Praha: Karolinum, 2013. ISBN 978-80-246-2249-1.
  • Jiří Horáček, Cyril Höschl, Ladislav Kesner, Filip Španiel. Mozek a jeho člověk, mysl a její nemoc. Galén, 2016. ISBN 9788074922831.


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