USING THE NEURON SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT

Description

NEURON, which runs under UNIX/Linux, MSWindows, and OS X, is an advanced simulation environment that handles realistic models of biophysical mechanisms, individual neurons, and networks of cells. In lectures with live computer demonstrations, this course will present information essential for teaching and research applications of this powerful and convenient modeling tool. The emphasis is on practical issues that are key to the most productive use of NEURON.

Partial list of topics to be covered:

• Efficient design and implementation of models of neurons and networks.
  • Constructing and managing models with the Cell Builder, Channel Builder, Network Builder, Linear Circuit Builder, and Model Viewer.
  • Using the built-in variable-order variable-timestep integrator for improved speed and accuracy.
• Using NEURON's graphical interface.
  • Controlling simulations and analyzing simulation results without having to write program code.
  • Using the new Import3D tool to import detailed anatomical data straight from morphometric data files.
  • Optimizing models with high-dimensional datasets.
• Expanding NEURON's repertoire of biophysical mechanisms.
• Databases for empirically-based modeling.

Registration is limited to 40 individuals on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Registration Deadline

Friday, October 14, 2005
NO on-site registration will be accepted.

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Address other inquiries to:

Ted Carnevale (phone 203-432-7363, email ted.carnevale@yale.edu)
or
Michael Hines (phone 203-737-4232, email michael.hines@yale.edu)

NEURON's URLs

http://www.neuron.yale.edu    &    http://neuron.duke.edu