Carnegie Mellon University

Electrical and Computer Engineering

College of Engineering

Course Information

18-690: Introduction to Neuroscience for Engineers

Units:

12

Description:

The first half of the course will introduce engineers to the neurosciences from the cellular level to the structure and function of the central nervous system (CNS) vis-à-vis the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and include a study of basic neurophysiology; the second half of the course will review neuroengineering methods and technologies that enable study of and therapeutic solutions for diseases or damage to the CNS. A goal of this course is to provide a taxonomy of neuroengineering technologies for research or clinical application in the neurosciences.
This course is cross listed with 42-630

Prerequisites: 42-101 or 18-100 or equivalent

Last Modified: 2019-11-04 12:51PM

Semesters offered:

  • Spring 2020
  • Spring 2019
  • Spring 2018
  • Spring 2017
  • Spring 2016
  • Spring 2015