Provides a mathematical foundation in computational neuroscience.

Overview of insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the structure and function of the nervous system.

Introduces computational modeling methods in cognitive science. Focuses on the mathematical and theoretical foundations of cognitive models, along with discussion and practice in implementing and evaluating models.

Orient students toward the translational research in the Hearing Sciences; to provide examples of how scientists incorporate applied/translational aspects into their research; to provide training in research development with a translational perspective. Classes will consist of presentations by scientists in the field, followed by discussion of reading and presentations by students. Topics include acoustic categories in auditory cortex, cortical plasticity, high order cortex EEG, speech perception; neural coding of speech in the brain, stem, auditory perception and psychophysics, speech processing, aging & auditory processing, cochlear implants and binaural processing, language acquisition, and other auditory prostheses.