Computation process: Begin at start state, read input symbols, follow corresponding transitions, Accept if end with accept state, Reject if not. Examples: 01101 → Accept 00101 → Reject

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TODAY Course info What is computation Python basics Mathematical operations Python variables and types NOTE: slides and code files up before each lecture Highly encourage you to download them …

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First, because nearly every aspect of computation and signaling in a neuron is controlled by voltage. This control is almost entirely mediated by the voltage sensitivity of ion channels.

What is neural computation? Brain and cognitive sciences are no longer primarily descriptive Engineering-level descriptions of brain systems. Use mathematical techniques to analyze neural …

Lecture 1: Introduction The goal of this class is to teach you to solve computation problems, and to communicate that your solutions are correct and efficient.

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