NRO 370 Making Brain Waves
This is a hands-on lab-skills class on using electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity. Students will learn to record, analyze, and interpret EEG data by designing and executing research projects. Core content will include the neural basis of EEG, identifying and understanding frequency bands, averaging, sources of noise, and filtering. Analysis methods will include event-related potential (ERP) analysis, spectral analysis, time-frequency analysis, and data visualization methods such as topographical maps. Students will also learn about ethics, current developments (e.g., Brain-Computer Interfaces for prosthetics), and potential future applications.