Computational neuroscience

Computational neuroscience (also known as theoretical neuroscience or mathematical neuroscience) is a branch of neuroscience which employs mathematics, computer science, theoretical analysis and abstractions of the brain to understand the principles that govern the development, structure, physiology and cognitive abilities of the nervous system. Computational neuroscience employs computational simulations to validate and solve mathematical models, and so can be seen as a sub-field of theoretical neuroscience; however, the two fields are often synonymous. The term mathematical neuroscience is also used sometimes, to stress the quantitative nature of the field.

Extends: [Computational fields of study](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Computational fields of study), [Computational neuroscience](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Computational neuroscience), [Mathematical and theoretical biology](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Mathematical and theoretical biology)