top down approach:
    start with data, do stats, make predictions
    see also Ma'ayan coursera course, "Network Analysis in Systems Bio"

bottom up approach:
    start with a model, run simulations to make predictions
    scope: ODE, dynamics
    beyond: parameter estimations, PDE, stochastics

7 weeks, 25 lectures, 20 minutes each, 3-4 a week
questions at the end of lectures, "just for self"
5x homework assignments, required

will discuss neuron firing a bit

impression: will be very motivated