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Neural Coding and Perception of Sound

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited StatesHST.723J
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2005English
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This course focuses on neural structures and mechanisms mediating the detection, localization and recognition of sounds. Discussions cover how acoustic signals are coded by auditory neurons, the impact of these codes on behavioral performance, and the circuitry and cellular mechanisms underlying signal transformations. Topics include temporal coding, neural maps and feature detectors, learning and plasticity, and feedback control.

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