Imaging in Neuroscience

Catalog description

his course introduces students to the fundamental principles of neuroimaging methods that are used in basic and applied neuroscientific research. Topics include history of neuroimaging as well as an overview of major neuroimaging techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, positron emission tomography, functional near-infrared spectroscopy, electroencephalography, and magnetoencephalography. The course will also address structural and functional neuroanatomy, basic physical principles, experimental design, statistical analysis and specific methodological principles and limitations associated with each imaging technique, as well as neuroimaging applications in studying the normal and diseased brain.