Tutorial 2 : Making Hybrid Nets

Outline

Example of a hybrid network

Step 1. Define the types of cells

1. We need a class of cells that can supply afferent spikes.

2. We need a “motoneuron” or “M cell” class.

   1. Specifying the anatomical and biophysical properties of the M cell class

   2. Specifying what kinds of synapses can be attached to an M cell

   3. Placing synapses on the M cell

Step 2. Create each cell in the network

1. We need a Network Builder

2. We need an instance of each of our three cell types.

Step 3. Connect the cells.

1. Network architecture

2. Parameters

Run a simulation and plot the input and output spike trains