Theoretical neuroscience provides a quantitative basis for describing what nervous systems do, determining how they function, and uncovering the general principles by which they operate.
Neuroscience links our observations about cognitive behavior with the actual physical processes that support such behavior.
Nervous system as a lineage structure with features of self-organizing and changes with use throughout the lifetime.
Calculus is important for understanding the dynamics of neural systems, while linear algebra is used for analyzing neural networks and their connectivity.