Overview
This course focuses on advanced data preprocessing and analytical techniques for human brain neurophysiological data including electroencephalography/event-related potentials (EEG/ERP), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and structural/functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The course will be conducted in conjunction with 4-weeks long BrainHack School (2023/05/08 - 2023/06/04). We will use a format that combines self-paced modules learning with pre-made tutorial and project-based practice with Teaching Assistant (TA) advising. Course students will explore relevant topics in interaction with TAs from various backgrounds in order to conduct a practical project.
Student project topics will be determined jointly with the TAs who will provide advice on what are feasible/meaningful goals. We are highly flexible on project topics as long as they are geared to either let students learn new techniques or to complete a real scientific research analysis of extant data within the course time frame. Students will need to submit a project report in the form of a webpage and a recorded video presentation, which will be the basis of the course grade.
For academic year 2022-2023, National Central University (NCU) will have final-term exams during 2023/05/29 - 2023/06/17, and National Taiwan University (NTU) have final-term exams during 2023/06/05 - 2023/06/09. For students who have foreseen loadings in the period of 4-weeks BrainHack School, we advise you to complete the online modules and initialize your own project before the 4-weeks Brainhack School. During the period of BrainHack school, you would have more flexible schedule that could focus on weekly goals and intermittent interaction with local and international TAs. We expect students and TAs to engage with each other about modules and projects at least approximately 3 hrs every other day in this period.
Discord and Github as the major platforms
We will use Discord as local/international communication platforms to post recent announcement, raise questions, share resources, network, and comments tutorials and projects. We will mostly use Taiwan Discord hub to serve your needs before and after the Brainhack school. During the 4 weeks of Brainhack school, you should more engage in the international Discord server to communicate. That is, we will have two discord servers, one for Taiwan side issues, another for international communication. Students also need to signup Github account and create repository for your projects, and submit your final product on the Github repository. Find the Discord and Github guide in Technical help.
Requirement
We have no hard restrictions, but backgrounds in cognitive neuroscience and coding are strongly recommended. Alternatively, you must have a strong independent motivational capacity to self-learn and acquire the necessary sufficient background to conduct a simple relevant project.
Progress
| Week | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-school preparation | 2023/02/20-2023/05/07 | Self-study of online modules |
| Week 1 | 2023/05/08-2023/05/14 | Discovering the tools (100% tutorials) |
| Week 2 | 2023/05/15-2023/05/21 | Think about your project (Keyword based Pod Assignment, 50% tutorial, 50% project) |
| Week 3 | 2023/05/22-2023/05/28 | Implement your project (Assigned to Project Pods and TAs, 25% tutorial, 75% project) |
| Week 4 | 2023/05/29-2023/06/04 | Project wrap-up presentation and communication (100% project) |
Grading
- 10%: Completing all required tutorials in weeks 1 to 3.
- 20%: Each project will be presented orally and in writing, with rounds of feedback, and revised by the end of week 2.
- 30%: A short oral presentation on their project at the end of week 4
- 30%: A written deliverable for their project, which will be published on this website one week after the end of the school
- 10%: participation grade for the full 4 weeks
Grades will be jointly determined by the 3 teachers and the involved TA(s) for that student.
Credit
You can register one of the following courses and earn 3 credits if you participate in Brainhack School and complete your project:
- National Central University, 腦影像數據分析專案與實務 Brainhack projects in practice NS5126
- National Taiwan University, 腦科學技術 Technology of Brain Science GIBMS7005
- National Taiwan University, 神經語言學專題研究 Neurolinguistics Seminar LING7430
For NTU students, those who wish to register but have conflict in schedule for GIBMS7005, you can try LING7430 instead, and vice versa.