COMP 6001 Neuromorphic Algorithms and Computation

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 800232

Coordinator Saeed Afshar Opens in new window

Description Designing and implementing processing pipelines for event-based sensory data is a crucial skill for neuromorphic engineers to test novel hardware platforms or to develop new algorithms and learning mechanisms. This project-based unit focuses on principles of neuromorphic algorithm design and hardware-friendly neural architecture design for neuromorphic information processors. This unit consists of two streams of research: applied event-based algorithms and bio-inspired spiking networks. Through solving increasingly challenging tasks using distributed, event-based competitive processing elements, students will learn the differences between conventional and neuromorphic algorithm design, critically assessing real-world problems in a structured manner.

School Graduate Research School

Discipline Algorithms

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Restrictions Must be enrolled in 8124 Master of Applied Neuromorphic Engineering

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
  1. Critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of event-based data processing in comparison to Conventional Frame-based data
  2. Assess the fundamental building blocks of neural computation in biology and Neuromorphic Systems
  3. Design and evaluate event-based algorithms on standard von Neumann architectures
  4. Propose novel neuromorphic processing methods relevant to distributed neuromorphic processors
  5. Develop a solution-oriented way of critically assessing real-world problems using Neuromorphic algorithms
  6. Effectively communicate the significance and impact of a specific Neuromorphic system to an audience consisting of both specialist and non-specialists

Subject Content

- Encoding and Processing Conventional and Event-based data
- Architectures of Neural Computation
- Spiking Neural Networks in Biology, Software Simulation and Neuromorphic Hardware
- Event-based Classification
- Event-based Tracking
- Event-based Feature Extraction
- Designing a Novel Event-based Algorithm

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Practical Maximum 1000 lines of code 30 N Individual
Practical Maximum 1000 lines of code 30 N Individual
Applied project 1000 words 20 N Group
Viva Voce 15 minutes 20 N Individual

Teaching Periods

Spring

Parramatta City - Macquarie St

Day

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