Introduction to MATLAB Programming for Research in Psychological & Brain Sciences

CAS PS 212

  • Critical Thinking
  • Quantitative Reasoning I

Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASNE 101 or CASPS 101 and one semester of calculus, or consent of the instructor. - Teaches computer programming concepts, core statistical concepts, and related skills via MATLAB. Programming examples that cover four steps of neuroscience research (experiment control; random samples; data analysis; brain process simulation) promote "constructive" understanding of the quantitative reasoning behind decisions based on descriptive and inferential statistics (e.g., confidence intervals, linear regression models, model- specific anovas). Explains numerical integration programs in two settings: probability distributions, and simulations of neural dynamics. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Yazdanbakhsh CAS 313 TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm Prereq: PS101 or NE 101;1 semester of calculus or consent of instructor. Students will receive credit for PS211 or PS212 but not both. Meets w/ NE212.

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Yazdanbakhsh PSY 210 W 10:10 am-11:00 am

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Yazdanbakhsh PSY 212 W 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Yazdanbakhsh PSY 212 W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A5 Yazdanbakhsh PSY 212 W 4:40 pm-5:30 pm

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