BE 423 Brain-computer interfaces for neurorehabilitation

A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a system that measures Central Nervous System (CNS) activity and converts it into artificial output that can replace, restore, supplement, or enhance natural CNS output. This course introduces the theory and design of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), focusing on their clinical applications for neurorehabilitation. After presenting different types of BCIs and the neurophysiology critical to their development, we will explore the hardware components, the software tools, the imaging techniques, and the signal processing algorithms used to develop a BCI. Finally, we will examine how a BCI system can support neurological rehabilitation after a stroke or spinal cord injury.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

BE 423 & BE 523

Prerequisite

Open to Biomedical Engineering undergraduate students