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AM 41: Mathematical Methods in the Brain Sciences
Brown University
Fall 2005
Meeting Information:
M,W,F 2:00-2:50 pm (G hour)
Watson CIT 219
Problem Session: (optional, taught by Ethan Bromberg-Martin)
Thursday 7:00-8:30 pm
Barus & Holley 158
Office Hours:
Thursday 3-5 pm
Friday 12-1 pm
182 George St., Rm 310
Final Exam:
Sat, Dec 17, 9:00am-12:00pm (Group 7), Barus & Holley 155
Instructor: Matthew Harrison
E-mail: mth@dam.brown.edu
Phone: x3-7422
182 George St., Rm 310
Computer TA: Xiaoliang Wan
E-mail: xlwan@dam.brown.edu
Office: 37 Manning St., Rm 105
Office Hours: Wednesday, 3-5 pm
Course Description:
Basic mathematical methods commonly used in the cognitive and neural sciences. Topics include: introduction to differential equations, emphasizing qualitative behavior; introduction to probability and statistics, emphasizing hypothesis testing and modern nonparametric methods; and some elementary information theory. Examples from biology, psychology, and linguistics.
Prerequisites: MA 10 or equivalent.
Textbook: There is no textbook for this class. Click links on the left for online materials, course reserves and MATLAB information.