NBE-E4140 - Neurophysics D, Lecture, 3.3.2022-19.5.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After taking the course, the student

  • can tell about physics of the neuron on the molecular dynamics and membrane level
  • can characterise the principles of molecular function of electrical activity of a neuron
  • can describe basic mechanisms of synaptic transmission and plasticity
  • knows the physical basis of several neuron/molecular level measurement technologies
  • can read advanced literature on the topic.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 03.03.2022 - 19.05.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Risto Ilmoniemi, Ari Koskelainen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Structure and dynamics of the neuronal cell membrane. Physics aspects of cytoplasm. Synaptic function. Signal transmission and processing of a neuron. Physics for neurotechnology.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Active participation, homework presentations, quizzes/exams.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Contact teaching 24 h (lectures, discussion sessions, seminar presentations etc.)
    • Preparing for the teaching sessions 44 h
    • Homework, preparation for final presentation and report 65 h

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Selected publications

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The number of participants may be restricted, and the participants may be pre-selected. The priority is given to Master and PhD students of Biomedical Engineering.

    Teaching Period:

    (2020, 2021) - No teaching

    2021-2022 Spring IV-V

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