ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
- Course
- BIOE493 - ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
- Department
- Bioengineering - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
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ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
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Course outcomes
- 01 Identify
- 02 Explain basic central and peripheral nervous system organization, and simple neural circuits
- 03 List electrophysiological recording techniques
- 04 Summarize time & Space in Propagating Signals
- 05 Describe action potentials with both saltatory and passive conduction
- 06 Explain Nernst and Goldman Equation
- 07 Explain Resting Potential of Neuron Membranes
- 08 Summarize Electrical Signals in Cells
- 09 Elaborate on Ionic Conductances
- 10 Elaborate on the Hodgkin-Huxley model of the action potential
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to course organisation. |
| Week 2 | Basic organization of CNS&PNS. |
| Week 3 | Simple Neural Circuits (VOR, stretch) |
| Week 4 | Electrical Signals in Cells |
| Week 5 | Resting Potential of Neuron Membranes |
| Week 6 | Nernst Equation |
| Week 7 | Nernst Equation |
| Week 8 | MID-TERM EXAMINATIONS |
| Week 9 | TIC and DOC; Time & Space in Propagating Signals; Ion Channels |
| Week 10 | Post-synaptic Receptors; Neurotransmitters and Pathology |
| Week 11 | Electrical Variables in Cells; Core Conductor Model; Observations from Action Potentials |
| Week 12 | Derivation of the Cable Model; Time-dependent Solutions |
| Week 13 | Alan Hodgkin and Andrew Huxley; Ionic Conductances; Derivation of the Hodgkin-Huxley Equation; Insights from Hodgkin-Huxley |
| Week 14 | Revision |
| Week 15 | Final Exam |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Neuroscience (Looseleaf) Fifth Edition 5th Edition Dale Purves, George J. Augustine, David Fitzpatrick, William C. Hall, Anthony-Samuel LaMantia, Leonard E. White
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Identify
- L02 Explain basic central and peripheral nervous system organization, and simple neural circuits
- L03 List electrophysiological recording techniques
- L04 Summarize time & Space in Propagating Signals
- L05 Describe action potentials with both saltatory and passive conduction
- L06 Explain Nernst and Goldman Equation
- L07 Explain Resting Potential of Neuron Membranes
- L08 Summarize Electrical Signals in Cells
- L09 Elaborate on Ionic Conductances
- L10 Elaborate on the Hodgkin-Huxley model of the action potential
Program Outcomes
- P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
- P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
- P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
- P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
- P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
- P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
- P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
- P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
- P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
- P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
- P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.
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