Course Overview
Duration: 15 weeks (September 18 - December 25, 2025) | Time: Thursday morning | Format: Lectures with integrated programming tutorials and discussions
Course Syllabus
Course Description: This course explores the integration of brain science and AI through theory and hands-on practice. Students will learn how AI models help understand the brain and how neuroscience inspires AI algorithm development. Using visual information processing as a foundation, the course covers neural coding, information representation, computational neuroscience, and modern AI architectures including transformers and large language models.
Learning Objectives
- Master fundamental concepts in computational neuroscience and neural coding
- Apply AI models (CNNs, RNNs, transformers) to analyze brain data
- Understand how biological intelligence shapes AI development
- Build practical skills in neural data analysis and modeling
Course Resources
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