Modeller's Workshop
Building Custom Models with the Brain Dynamics Toolbox
Master the art of programming differential equations in Matlab using the Brain Dynamics Toolbox. This course is for researchers, students and instructors who wish to use the toolbox to build their own dynamical models. Topics include programming Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Delay Differential Equations, Stochastic Differential Equations, Auxiliary Plot Functions and command-line tools. Example code is provided in all cases.
Study Time: 8 hours
Course Curriculum
Building Custom Models with the Brain Dynamics Toolbox
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PreviewIntroduction (2:00)
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StartMastering ODE45 (14:32)
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StartToolbox System Structure (Part 1) (14:11)
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StartToolbox System Structure (Part 2) (15:34)
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StartAuxiliary Plot Functions (14:58)
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StartCommand Line Tools (21:12)
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StartPartial Differential Equations (15:39)
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StartDelay Differential Equations (15:45)
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StartStochastic Differential Equations (21:10)
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StartClosing Remarks (0:18)
Your Instructor
Dr Stewart Heitmann is a Computational Scientist at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and creator of the Brain Dynamics Toolbox. He lives in Sydney, Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts as soon as you enroll and never ends. It is a completely self-paced online course.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Do I need Matlab?
Yes. You will need a basic installation of Matlab R2020a or newer. Octave is not supported.
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of Matlab programming is assumed. The Toolbox Basics course is recommended as a primer.
Recommended Textbook
Handbook for the Brain Dynamics Toolbox
30-day refund
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