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: 29.02.2024 - 16.05.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ari Koskelainen, Matti Hämäläinen
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, written report, homework presentation.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact teaching, presentation, report
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Selected publications
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 No teaching
2023-2024 Spring IV - V