I'm a CS major, currently in my freshman. i have a huge enthusiasm for Computational NeuroscienceI'm a CS ma.. i just wanna know how to transition or incline myself so that i get easily accepted for this program for masters etc and satisfy my passion.
Dear Maimoona,
First of all I suggest you to get familiar with some basic concepts of neuroscience such as single neuron activity and it's mechanisms like action potential, synaptic conductance and etc. Next to jump also into computational neuroscience learn about some computational models for a single neuron such as Hudgkin-Huxley model, Moris-Lecar model and etc., And from there study the mathematical methods for solving the equation of for example a single neuron (for example Euler method). Then since you're major is CS, using the programing skills try to simulate the activity of a neuron, then add more neurons, connect them with different synapces, and go through simulating a neural network and modulate it via optimizing the parameters in your code. I think the best way is to upgrade both your algorithm skills and theoretical neuroscience together!
Wish you a best luck with your career!
Cheers.
Hi Maimoona,
It is pertinent to familiarize yourself with some fundamental ideas in neuroscience, such as the activity of a single neuron and the mechanisms that underlie it, such as the action potential and synaptic conductance.
For those interested in computer-based models of individual neurons, the Hudgkin-Huxley and Moris-Lecar models are good places to start. I would strongly advise you to study and explore some mathematical approaches for resolving equations such as the one involving a single neuron from that point onward (for example Euler method). In this regard, you can employ your programming skills, and can simulate the activity of a neuron, then add more neurons and connect them with different synapses. Afterwards, go through the process of simulating a neural network and modulating it by optimizing the parameters in your code. This is especially appropriate if your major is computer science (CS).
I believe that the ideal approach is to simultaneously improve your algorithmic and theoretical neuroscience abilities.
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