Week |
Date |
Day |
Topics |
Reading |
Homework Due |
1 |
Jan 09 |
W |
1. Introduction. |
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Jan 11 |
F |
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1 |
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2 |
Jan 14 |
M |
2. Neurons. A. Integration. |
2.1–2.3 |
RR1 |
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Jan 16 |
W |
B. Mathematical formulation. |
2.4–2.6 |
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Jan 18 |
F |
3. Networks. A. Biology of neocortex. |
3.1 |
RR2 |
3 |
Jan 21 |
M |
MLK Holiday |
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Jan 23 |
W |
B. Dynamics & attractors. |
3.2 |
HW2 |
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Jan 25 |
F |
C. Inhib. competition & activity regulation. |
3.3–3.4 |
RR3 |
4 |
Jan 28 |
M |
4. Learning Mechanisms. A. Plasticity. |
4.1 |
HW3 |
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Jan 30 |
W |
B. XCAL model & BCM. |
4.2.1–4.2.2 |
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Feb 01 |
F |
C. Error-driven learning. |
4.2.3–4.2.4 |
RR4 |
5 |
Feb 04 |
M |
D. What drives learning? |
4.3 |
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Feb 06 |
W |
E. Leabra framework |
4.4 |
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Feb 08 |
F |
5. Brain Areas. |
5 |
HW4 |
6 |
Feb 11 |
M |
6. Perception & Attention. A. Biology. |
6.1 |
RR5 |
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Feb 13 |
W |
B. Primary visual cortex. |
6.2 |
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Feb 15 |
F |
travel |
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7 |
Feb 18 |
M |
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Feb 20 |
W |
C. Object recognition |
6.3 |
RR6 |
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Feb 22 |
F |
D. Attention & “how” pathway. |
6.4 |
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8 |
Feb 25 |
M |
7. Motor Control. A. Selection & reinf. |
7.1 |
HW6 |
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Feb 27 |
W |
travel (UFC) |
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Mar 01 |
F |
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9 |
Mar 04 |
M |
B. TD reinforcement learning. |
7.2.1–7.2.2 |
RR7 |
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Mar 06 |
W |
C. PVLV model. |
7.2.3 |
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Mar 08 |
F |
D. Cerebellum & error-driven learning. |
7.3 |
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10 |
Mar 11 |
M |
8. Learning & Memory. A. Episodic mem. |
8.1.1 |
HW7 |
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Mar 13 |
W |
B. Hippocampus & pattern separation. |
8.1.2 |
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Mar 15 |
F |
C. Complementary learning systems. |
8.1.3–8.1.8 |
RR8 |
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Mar 18 |
M |
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Mar 20 |
W |
Spring Break |
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Mar 22 |
F |
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11 |
Mar 25 |
M |
D. Recognition & priming. |
8.2–8.3 |
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Mar 27 |
W |
9. Language. Intro.: Language and thought. |
9.2–9.2 |
HW8 |
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Mar 29 |
F |
A. Biology & triangle model. |
9.3 |
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12 |
Apr 01 |
M |
B. Spelling to sound mapping. |
9.4 |
RR9 |
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Apr 03 |
W |
C. Latent semantics. |
9.5 |
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Apr 05 |
F |
D. Syntax & semantics. |
10.1 |
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13 |
Apr 08 |
M |
10. Executive Function. A. Biology. |
10.2 |
HW9 |
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Apr 10 |
W |
B. PBWM model. |
10.3-10.6 |
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Apr 12 |
F |
CD. Top-down & hierarch. control |
10.7-10.11 |
RR10 |
14 |
Apr 15 |
M |
student presentations (2) |
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Apr 17 |
W |
student presentations (2) |
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HW10 |
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Apr 19 |
F |
Spring Recess |
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15 |
Apr 22 |
M |
student presentations (2) |
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Apr 24 |
W |
student presentations (2) |
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Apr 26 |
F |
student presentations (2) |
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May 01 |
W |
student presentations (2) |
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