Objectives and competences

This course is part of the teaching project "Deep Tech Brain: Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Neuroimaging, and Neuromodulation". The course covers basic concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and applications in neuroscience and health. It includes theory on machine learning, neural networks and ethics in AI, with programming practices in Python. Integration with virtual reality, neuroimaging and neuromodulation is being worked on, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between technology and health.

Basic information

CertificateMicrocredencial
Coordinating facultyFacultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut
Branch of knowledge
  • Mathematics and statistics
  • Biomedical sciences
  • Interdisciplinary
Mode of deliveryDistance
Credits3
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionEnglish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 0,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period07/07/2025
End of teaching period05/09/2025
E-mailu.neurocognitiva@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.neurociencies.ub.edu/
ManagmentPerellón Alfonso, Ruben
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationYes

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- Understand the basics of artificial intelligence, its historical context, the main methods of machine learning and deep learning.
- Analyse the nature and type of data in neuroscience, learn about standardisation and integration techniques, and design AI algorithms for its processing.
- Critically assess the results of AI algorithms, their applications in neuroscience and the ethical implications of their use.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Students, graduates or non-graduates, who are interested in the application of "Deep Technologies" in clinical and neuroscientific research.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

02/06/2025 05/07/2025

Contact us

Classes


AddressUnitat de Neurociència Cognitiva
Edifici de Ponent, 3r vagó 1r pis
Passeig de la Vall d¿Hebron, 171
08035 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressu.neurocognitiva@ub.edu
Webpage
Telephone+34 934037612

Further information


AddressInstitut de Neurosciènces
Edifici de Ponent, 2n vagó 3r pis
Passeig de la Vall d¿Hebron, 171
08035 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressu.neurocognitiva@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.neurociencies.ub.edu/
Telephone+34 933 125 095

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