Modelling the synaptic plasticity underlying habituation, sensitization and classical conditioning of the Aplysia Californica Gill Siphon withdrawal reflex
Master Thesis
2005
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Part I of this thesis aims to familiarize the reader with some of the basics of neuroscience. It includes a simplified description of the functioning of real neurons, as well as an introduction to several of the well known neuron models, including the Hodgkin Huxley equations and the Leaky Integrate-and-Fire model. Also included is a brief description of some neural coding schemes. The next chapter explains the basic functioning of synapses and introduces some common forms of synaptic plasticity. This is followed by a discussion of some properties of learning and memory. Note that these chapters are intended as an introduction for the non-neuroscientist, and are therefore kept as simple as possible.
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Boyle, J. 2005. Modelling the synaptic plasticity underlying habituation, sensitization and classical conditioning of the Aplysia Californica Gill Siphon withdrawal reflex. University of Cape Town.