Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Bioengineering

Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:50PM TR (23-AUG-2004 - 15-DEC-2004) 

Part of Term: Full Term

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Method of Instruction: Face to Face

Credit Hours: 3

 

Section Max Enrollment: 500

Section Enrolled: 3

Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 500

Total Cross-list Enrolled: 6

Enrollment data as of: 14-MAY-2024 8:31PM

 

 

 

Description: FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY ***** Introduction to cellular electrophysiology. Includes the development of whole-cell models for neurons and muscle (cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle) cells, based on ion channel currents obtained from whole-cell voltage-clamp experiments. Ion balance equations are developed, as well as, those for chemical signaling agents such as "second messengers." The construction of small neuron circuits are discussed. Volume conductor boundary-value problems frequently encountered in electrophysiology are posed, and solutions obtained based on adequate descriptions of the bioelectric current source and the volume conductor (surrounding tissue) medium. This course provides a basis for the interpretation of macroscopic bioelectric signals such as the electrocardiogram (ECG), electromyogram (EMG) and electroencephalogram (EEG). ***** Also offered as ELEC 381. ***** Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor ***** Instructor(s): Clark Cross-list: ELEC 381.