This course will examine fMRI methods using a combination of
didactic lecture, seminar discussion, laboratory exercises, and
simulation exercises. Students will be expected to complete projects
for which they simulate fMRI data and/or analyze fMRI data. Specific
lecture and discussion topics include: a) introductory MR physics;
b) the relationship between BOLD and neural activity; c) the
temporal and spatial limits of fMRI; d) signal to noise ratio; e)
block-design and event-related design experiments; f) event-related
averaging and deconvolution analysis. Grades are assessed based on
in-class participation, performance on exercises, and a written
research proposal.