After finishing this course, the student can:
- Learn about the matlab environment, its programming language and how to use it to solve problems related to neuroscience.
- Use matlab (or its toolboxes) to solve a real-life neuroscience problem.
- Translate a neuroscience problem to matlab programming language.
- Provide Matlab solutions for two specific neuroscience problems.
- Associate the examples given in class with real-life problems related to other courses or internships.
- Be able to interpret, translate, troubleshooting and solve matlab problems in an efficient manner.
- Master the Matlab environment and learn how to look for help documents, and/or existing solutions, and/or how to use toolboxes.
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Period (from - till): 20 February 2018 - 3 April 2018
Spread over 7 sessions on 20th Feb, 27th Feb, 6th March, 13th March, 20th March, 27th March and 3rd April 2018
Faculty
Mariana P. Branco, UMCU, BCRM, Department Neurosurgery and Neurology
Yuliya Berezutskaya, UMCU, BCRM, Department Neurosurgery and Neurology
Course description
This course introduces computer programming in MATLAB to those with little to no previous MATLAB or programming experience. In this course the basics of programming syntax, loops and functions is given. Additionally, Matlab is introduced as a potential tool to solve basic neuroscience problems involving signal analysis, plotting and statistics. Lastly, this course also teaches how to do troubleshooting, debugging, and use specific external toolboxes. The student must have a laptop with an installation of MATLAB 2016a or later. MATLAB with a student’s license can be obtained from https://students.uu.nl/gratis-software
Literature/study material used:
Lecture slides and assignments will be given by the docents. No book required.
Registration:
Please register via the studyguide. Any questions can be asked to Mariana Branco (m.pedrosobranco@umcutrecht.nl).
Mandatory for students in Master’s programme:
No.
Registration open for students from other programme's:
Yes
Prerequisite knowledge
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