Minor Track in Computational Neuroscience

Computational neuroscience is a new and ambitious research discipline for scientists studying the brain. The field reflects a deep conviction among scientists worldwide who hold that (i) the mystery of the brain is beyond the scope of any one research field; (ii) to comprehend the mysteries of the brain we need to develop a new theoretical framework that will enable us to link the multiple levels of brain function,  from molecules and networks to systems and behavior; and (iii) to understand the multifaceted nature of the functioning brain we need close collaboration across experimental fields – biology, medicine and cognitive psychology – in addition to theoretical concepts and tools derived from physics, mathematics and computer science.

ELSC’s minor track in computational neuroscience is intended only for those excellent undergraduate students studying physics or computer science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and who wish to learn about how such research is being applied to brain sciences.

The minor track consists of 32 credit points and must be completed over three years. Mandatory courses cover neurobiology, cognition and computational neuroscience. Students can select from a number of  courses related to brain research for the remaining, elective credit points. 

For information about the minor track’s course list and syllabus, please visit the Hebrew University’s course listing website (Shnaton).  To register, please telephone 02-6584899 or email study@elsc.huji.ac.il.