Neurotechnology

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Department of Information and Communication Technology in Medicine

Synopsis:

Subject of neurotechnology and the role of the engineer. Introduction to measurement and processing of biological signals. Five human senses, electronic sensors. Nervous system, human brain. EEG, evoked potentials. Audiovisual stimulation, binaural beats. Biofeedback HRV biofeedback. EEG biofeedback ? Neurofeedback. BCI ? Brain Computer Interface. Virtual reality. Introduction to neuropsychology, tests. Neurotechnology as a tool for improving brain activity. Summary, world research centers, trends.

Requirements:

Teaching takes place in the form of self-study with regular consultations. In addition to the examination, a written study is required by the student on the subject.

Syllabus of lectures:

1) Subject of neurotechnology and the role of the engineer. 2) Introduction to measurement and processing of biological signals. 3) Five human senses, electronic sensors. 4) Nervous system, human brain. 5) EEG, evoked potentials. 6) Audiovisual stimulation, binaural beats. 7) Biofeedback 8) HRV biofeedback. 9) EEG biofeedback ? Neurofeedback. 10) BCI ? Brain Computer Interface. 11) Virtual reality. 12) Introduction to neuropsychology, tests. 13) Neurotechnology as a tool for improving brain activity. 14) Summary, world research centers, trends.

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[1] Hellier, J.: The Five Senses and Beyond: The Encyclopedia of Perception. Greenwood, 2016, ISBN 978-1440834165

[2] Guger, Ch., Allison, B., Lebedev, M.: Brain-Computer Interface Research: A State-of-the-Art Summary 6. Springer, 2017, ISBN 978-3319643724

Recommended:

[3] Rao, N. P. R.: Brain-Computer Interfacing. Cambridge University Press, 2013, ISBN 978-0-521-76941-9

[4] Jerald, J.: The VR Book. Morgan & Claypool Publishers, 2015, ISBN 978-1970001127

[5] Khazan, I.: The Clinical Handbook of Biofeedback: A Step-by-Step Guide for Training and Practice with Mindfulness. Wiley-Blackwell, 2013, ISBN 978-1119993711

[6] Collura, F. T.: Technical Foundations of Neurofeedback. Routledge, 2013, ISBN 978-0415899017

[7] Evans, J.R., Turner, R.P.: Rhythmic Stimulation Procedures in Neuromodulation. Academic Press, 2017, ISBN 978-0128037263

[8] Mathews, J.: Binaural Beats - A Beginner's Guide. Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2012, ASIN: B0099RYQKA

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Course may be repeated

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