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CS92PROD
Laboratory in Neurophysiology
BIOL 247
Spring 2007 not offered
Crosslisting: NS&B 247

This course introduces a wide range of techniques for recording the electrical signals from nerve and muscle cells. We will make use of a range of preparations and both invertebrate and vertebrate species (except birds and mammals). Experiments deal with sensory, motor and coordinating elements and include studies of single cells and simple nervous systems using extracellular, intracellular and patch clamp recording techniques.
Grading is based on performance in the laboratory and lab writeups. The course is not offered Cr/U.

Essential Capabilities: Quantitative Reasoning, Writing
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: None
Course Format: LaboratoryGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: [BIOL249 or NS&B249] OR [NS&B213 or BIOL213]
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (BIOL)(NS&B)

Last Updated on MAR-28-2024
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