一、課程說明(Course Desc<x>ription) 
<br>Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary research field. From the biological perspective, neuroscience involves 
<br>single neurons to a neuronal network (brain and central nerve system), and eventually this network conduct 
<br>animal behaviors. However, to reveal the mechanism of this sophisticated neuronal network, cutting edge 
<br>technologies such as automated behavior quantification software, super-resolution microscopy, AI image 
<br>analysis for circuit computation. In this class, we aim to study how to study a neuroscience question 
<br>systematically, and how these new technologies were brought into play to advance our understanding to the 
<br>neuroscience field. 
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<br>二、教學方式(Teaching Method) 
<br>Lecture and reports.
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<br>三、教學進度(Syllabus) 
<br>（將原18週課程內的1. Imaging 部分集中為一週上課，讓同學更能比較二種工具之差異; (2) 三週實驗課程縮減為兩
<br>週，課程內容不變但密集上課）
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<br>Week 1: Introduction of neuroscience research.
<br>Week 2: Genetic tools for neuroscience research, part 1
<br>Week 3: Genetic tools for neuroscience research part 2. 
<br>Week 4: Animal behavior assays.
<br>Week 5: Electrophysiology
<br>Week 6: Optical imaging for functional and structural imaging.
<br>Week 7: Midterm
<br>Week 8: Experiment (Animal behavior)
<br>Week 9: Experiment (Functional and structural imaging)
<br>Week 10-16: Case study (reports)
<br>四、成績考核(Evaluation) 
<br>Midterm: 40%
<br>Experiment report: 20%
<br>Case study report: 40%
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