African-Brain-Data-Network/ABDN_TA_Fellowship_Curriculum
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# ABDN TA Curriculum Repository
## Overview
This repository contains structured teaching curricula for multiple neuroimaging and neuroscience modalities, developed for the **ABDN Teaching Assistant (TA) Program**. The goal is to provide a modular, reproducible, and practical learning pathway that moves from foundational theory to hands-on data analysis and scientific writing.
The curriculum is organized into four core modalities:
* EEG (Electroencephalography)
* MRI / fMRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Functional MRI)
* Electrophysiology
* fNIRS (Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy)
Each modality is delivered over a **5-month period (June–October)** and follows a consistent progression:
1. Foundations and theory
2. Data acquisition and experimental design
3. Data analysis and tools
4. Scientific writing
5. Final paper development and presentation
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## Repository Structure
```
abdn-ta-curriculum/
├── README.md
└── curricula/
├── eeg.md
├── mri_fmri.md
├── electrophysiology.md
└── fnir.md
```
### File Descriptions
| File | Description |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `eeg.md` | Curriculum for EEG, including signal processing and brainwave analysis |
| `mri_fmri.md` | Covers structural and functional neuroimaging techniques |
| `electrophysiology.md` | Focuses on cellular and systems-level neural recordings |
| `fnir.md` | Introduces optical brain imaging using fNIRS |
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## Curriculum Design Philosophy
This curriculum is designed around three key principles:
### 1. Progressive Learning
Students begin with **fundamental neuroscience concepts**, gradually moving toward:
* Experimental design
* Data acquisition
* Signal processing
* Real-world dataset analysis
### 2. Hands-On Experience
Each track emphasizes prac …