Biophysical Analysis of Neurons for ISP (311-0-20)

Instructors

Indira Raman
847/467-7912
Cook Hall, Room 2-131
Office Hours: by appointment

Meeting Info

ISP Sem Rm 203 - 616 Noyes St: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

Emphasis on quantitative, electrophysiological studies of the nervous system at the level of single neurons. The course examines in detail the mechanisms that permit nerve cells to generate and propagate electrical signals and to communicate these signals chemically to other cells. Topics will include the electrical and chemical signals of neurons, biophysical analysis of ion channels, and information coding and processing in sensory systems.

Registration Requirements

Open to all ISP students, and available to Neuroscience Majors. Some facility or familiarity with introductory physics and chemistry is strongly suggested.

Learning Objectives

What will the student be expected to know by the end of the class?

- biophysics and physiology of voltage- and ligand-gated channels at the quantitative biophysical level

- types and mechanisms of synaptic physiology at the electrophysiological level

- structure function of ion channels at the molecular level

- sensory transduction, transmission, and integration at the systems level (select topics

Teaching Method

Three 50-minute lectures weekly in the ISP house classroom located at 616 Noyes St.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Materials (Suggested)

Neuroscience, 7th Edition edited by Purves, Augustine, Fitzpatrick, Hall, LaMantia, and White. Published by Sinauer. ISBN: -13: 978-0197616246,ISBN-10:0197616240 hardcover cost $163.19-$176.99 new

Limited numbers of The 6th Edition of this book may be available as a loan to Neuroscience Majors from the Neuroscience Major office located in Hogan Hall, Rm 2-160.

Class Notes

Fulfills curricular requirement for ISP majors. Counts as entry level for ISP double majors. Counts as Group B elective for Neuroscience Majors.

Permission numbers requested during pre registration must be used during pre registration.

Final Exam will be held during Finals week.

Class Attributes

SoC Mathematics, Science, and Technology Distro

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must be an ISP or NEUROSCI major to enroll.