http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computational_neuroscience Computational Neuroscience emphasizes descriptions of functional and biologically realistic neurons (and neural systems) and their physiology and dynamics. These models capture the essential features of the biological system at multiple spatial-temporal scales, from membrane currents, protein, and chemical coupling to network oscillations, columnar and topographic architecture, and learning and memory. These computational models are used to frame hypotheses that can be directly tested by current or future biological and/or psychological experiments. computational Neuroscience model