Introduction to neural engineering, a technology to link the nervous system to a machine. This course provides a foundation of neuroscience and covers several updated topics in neural engineering.
Students are expected to understand the basic principles of neuroscience and neural engineering.
✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
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This course will be offered using some examples in clinical field, since one instructor has experience at a biomedical engineering company. |
Anatomy and physiology of brain/nervous system, recording technique of neural signals, electrical stimulation and biological responses, cochlear implant, visual prosthesis, brain machine interface, deep brain stimulation
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
This is a online lecture style class. Sometimes demonstrations will be offered.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction | Quiz in class |
Class 2 | BCI | Quiz in class |
Class 3 | BMI | Quiz in class |
Class 4 | DBS | Quiz in class |
Class 5 | FES | Quiz in class |
Class 6 | Cochlear implant | Quiz in class |
Class 7 | Visual prosthesis | Quiz in class |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 60 minutes reviewing class contents afterward (including assignments) for each class, referring to course materials and others.
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Materials can be downloaded from T2Schola
Test in class (70 points)
Poster for presentation (30 points)
Pass:100-60, Fail: 59 or under
Basic engineering knowledge regarding mechanical, electrical and material engineering. Basic biology.