Signal Analysis
6 EC
Semester 1, periode 2
5102SIGN6Y
| Eigenaar | Bachelor Psychobiologie |
| Coördinator | Umberto Olcese |
| Onderdeel van | Bachelor Psychobiologie, jaar 3 |
Students will learn the basic concepts of computer-assisted analysis of biological signals, with a focus on neurophysiological data. The course has a strong practical component, where the emphasis is on the application of analytical techniques on real data, spanning from electroencephalographic recordings to neuronal spiking activity. Each topic (such as Fourier decomposition, spike train analysis) will be covered by a theoretical introduction, followed by a demonstration on real data. Students will learn to develop MATLAB-based programs for the analysis of neurophysiological signals.
The main subjects covered in the course will be:
Wallisch et al., Matlab for Neuroscientists, Second Edition, Elsevier
Additional material will be provided by the lecturer on Blackboard.
At the end of the course students will be able to:
| Week 1 to 3 | Colleges (2 hours per day), Computerpractica (own laptop is required, 2 hours per day, with assistance) and self-study (rooms will be available each day for an additional 2 hours). During the computerpractica, students will work individually on exercises that help get the skills that are needed for the (graded) group assignments. Assignments will be prepared during computerpractica and during self study. One symposium will be done on the last day of the course, during which the presentations related to Assignment 2 will be performed. |
| Week 4 | Preparation for final test. |
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Activiteit |
Aantal uur |
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Hoorcollege |
30 |
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Laptopcollege/practicum |
64 |
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Tentamen |
3 |
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Vragenuur |
2 |
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Zelfstudie |
69 |
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Totaal 28 * 6 EC |
168 |
Aanwezigheidseisen opleiding (OER-B):
Aanvullende eisen voor dit vak:
Aanvullende eisen voor dit vak:
Students are highly advised to be present at the lectures (hoorcolleges), and are required to attend the practical sessions during which exercises will have to be performed. Student participation during these sessions will be graded by the practical teachers (10% of the final grade, minimum grade is 5). Students are allowed to skip at most 10% of the compulsory sessions, and need to justify their absence. Compulsory practical sessions are indicated in the course schedule.
Some practical sessions are entirely dedicated to the preparation of the assignments (see the schedule). Attendance to these sessions is highly advised but not compulsory.
| Onderdeel en weging | Details | Opmerkingen |
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Eindcijfer | ||
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0.5 (50%) Tentamen | Moet ≥ 5 zijn, Herkansbaar | |
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0.1 (10%) Participation to computerpractica | Moet ≥ 5 zijn | |
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0.4 (40%) Assignments | Moet ≥ 5 zijn | |
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0.3 (30%) Assignment 1: Programming | The assignment will consist of developing an algorithm and implementing it in Matlab. This assignment will be done over the course of one week. | |
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0.5 (50%) Assignment 2: Signal Analysis Project | The assignment will consist of writing a Matlab program to analyse neuronal data (LFP and spiking activity). This assignment will be done over the course of 2 weeks. | |
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0.2 (20%) Assignment 3: Report+Pitch | Students will have to prepare a short report (max 1000 words) on an advanced technique for data analysis, and prepare a short pitch presentation (max 7 minutes + 3 minute question time) to briefly explain the method to the other students. |
Grading matrices/rubrics and criteria for each of the graded component will be uploaded on Blackboard at the beginning of the course.
De manier van inzage wordt via de digitale leeromgeving gecommuniceerd.
Students will have to perform 3 group assignments. Assignment 1 and 2 will be based on the development of MATLAB code. Assignment 3 will consist of writing a report and preparing a short presentation on an advanced technique for data analysis. Groups for assignments (3-4 students) will be announced at the beginning of the course. During the week after the previous assignment, feedback will be given by the supervisors.
Onderstaande opdrachten komen aan bod in deze cursus:
Dit vak hanteert de algemene ‘Fraude- en plagiaatregeling’ van de UvA. Onder plagiaat of fraude wordt verstaan het overschrijven van het werk van een medestudent dan wel het kopiëren van wetenschappelijke bronnen (uit bijvoorbeeld boeken en tijdschriften en van het Internet) zonder daarbij de bron te vermelden. Uiteraard is plagiaat verboden. Hier wordt nauwkeurig op gecontroleerd en streng tegen opgetreden. Bij verdenking van plagiaat wordt de examencommissie van de opleiding ingeschakeld. Wanneer de examencommissie overtuigd is dat er plagiaat gepleegd is dan kan dit maximaal leiden tot een uitsluiting van al het onderwijs van de opleiding voor een heel kalenderjaar. Zie voor meer
informatie over het fraude- en plagiaatreglement van de Universiteit van Amsterdam.www.uva.nl/plagiaat
| Week # |
Day | Topics and type of activities |
Deadlines |
| 1 | ma |
Introduction to the course PRACTICAL: EXERCISES/ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION (Compulsory attendance) – Olcese + Harting + TAs |
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| di |
MATLAB++: Data structures 1, control sequences |
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| wo |
MATLAB++: Functions, Data structures 2, Plotting Data |
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| do |
Linear Algebra (1) |
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| vr |
Linear Algebra (2) |
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| 2 | ma |
Theory of EEG analysis (1) PRACTICAL: ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION – Harting + TAs |
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| di |
Theory of EEG analysis (2) PRACTICAL: EXERCISES ON FOURIER ANALYSIS (Compulsory attendance) – Olcese + TAs |
Deadline for the submission of assignment 1 |
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| wo |
Spectral Analysis in Matlab PRACTICAL: EXERCISES/ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION (Compulsory attendance) – Harting + TAs |
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| do |
Spectral filtering PRACTICAL: EXERCISES/ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION (Compulsory attendance) – Harting + TAs |
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| vr |
Introduction to image processing PRACTICAL: ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION – Harting + TAs |
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| 3 | ma |
Introduction to the analysis of spiking activity |
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Research seminar on spectral analysis of neuronal activity - C. Bosman PRACTICAL: ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION – TAs Special ABC lecture by Prof. Steven Laureys – room TBA at 16.00 (Strongly advised) |
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Introduction to spike sorting |
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| do |
Introduction to information theory |
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Plenary session: Pitch presentations for Assignment 2 PRACTICAL: ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION – Harting + TAs |
Deadline to submit the report for assignment 3 |
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| 4 | ma |
PRACTICAL: ROOMS RESERVED FOR ASSIGNMENT PREPARATION – Harting + TAs |
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Vragenuur |
Deadline for submitting Assignment 2 |
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| vr | Tentamen |
The course schedule can be found at
Deze cursus draagt bij aan de volgende eindtermen van de opleiding Psychobiologie:
1) Kennis en Inzicht
De bachelor:
2) Toepassen Kennis en Inzicht
De bachelor:
3) Oordeelsvorming
De bachelor:
4) Communicatie
De bachelor:
5) Leervaardigheden
De bachelor:
Basic mathematics and statistics (trigonometry, differential calculus, complex numbers, probability theory, main statistical tests).
Students are required to have followed at least an introductory course on programming in Matlab (e.g. Inleiding Programmeren or similar)
Capacity: Max. 50 students