Unlock the Power of Machine Learning in Neuroscience with This Comprehensive Guide

Written by Chuck Easttom, “Machine Learning for Neuroscience: A Systematic Approach” is a pioneering book that addresses the growing need for machine learning and data mining in neuroscience. This book provides a thorough understanding of the essential concepts in neuroscience, machine learning, and the required math and programming skills to develop reliable working models.

A User-Friendly Approach to Machine Learning in Neuroscience

The book is designed to be user-friendly, making it accessible to neuroscience researchers and practitioners with little to no training in machine learning. The material is presented in an easy-to-follow manner, replete with fully working machine learning code examples and downloadable working code.

A Thorough Overview of Neuroscience and Machine Learning Fundamentals

The first section of the book covers the necessary topics to delve into machine learning, including:

• Basic linear algebra
• Python programming fundamentals

The second section provides an overview of neuroscience, directed towards computer science-oriented readers, covering:

• Neuroanatomy and physiology
• Cellular neuroscience
• Neurological disorders
• Computational neuroscience

Applying Machine Learning and Data Mining to Neuroscience

The third section of the book dives into the application of machine learning and data mining to neuroscience, including:

• Artificial neural networks (ANN)
• Clustering
• Anomaly detection

The book also includes lab assignments and quizzes, making it an ideal textbook for students studying methods in computational neuroscience.

The primary audience for this book includes:

• Neuroscience researchers looking to explore machine learning
• Programmers assigned to neuroscience-related machine learning projects
• Students studying methods in computational neuroscience

Published by CRC Press, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to leverage machine learning and data mining in neuroscience. With its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly approach, it is an essential guide for professionals and students alike.