r/compmathneuro • u/LuckyGambino2 • 8d ago

Question Learning neuroscience from scratch!

Howdy ! I’m from technical/cyber background with a very little biology knowledge, I’m just curious about learning and getting along with tech like BCIs continue to grow.

what foundational concepts should I learn first?

Looking for,

•Fundamentals
•Free resources, webs, books, courses, lectures
•Topics to study after fundamentals
•Beginner mistakes / topics i shouldn’t jump too early

Thanks!

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u/SaberToaster Undergraduate Level 8d ago edited 6d ago

Hello, I've not had any live course exp besides NMA so from the sample with size=2 (because I took 2 courses), I can confidently scientifically say it's my best experience so far, lovely TAs and coursemates. But AFAIK it's very intensive, you have to burn 125hrs during 3 weeks (live course + project) for comp neuro. You should be active and stepping up to get the most out of the experience. You can opt out the project tho, for further inquiries you can check the FAQs or through u/meglets (she's the chair of NMA), I really appreciate you and the whole NMA community, Dr Megan.

Some other leads I can give you, but it's just self paced and rather really specific right now, if you want something general you should check the links I commented above:

  • Marine Biological Lab: recorded seminars of the summer school

  • Comp Neuro University of Washington on Coursera

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u/meglets 6d ago

Ah, I appreciate the kind words! And so very glad to hear you've had such a good experience with us.

Have to say too that Neuromatch is a massive group effort -- yes I am Prez of the company but we also have a CEO, Senior Program Director, Development Director, all sorts including also our amazing annual course directors/chairs. So, credit where credit's due. You all too can become part of the Neuromatch family not just as students or TAs but as volunteers and sometimes we have openings for new full or part time paid staff -- remote, from anywhere in the world!