A laboratory-oriented practicum emphasizing the practice of physiological technique as it pertains to specific research problems. Recording surface potentials, ionic currents, and nerve discharge. Documentation of nervous activity with antibody markers. Taught alternate years. A laboratory-oriented practicum emphasizing the practice of physiological technique as it relates to specific research problems.
Coverage includes monoclonal antibodies, receptor binding, and radio immunoassays.
Individual arrangements should be made prior to enrollment. Open to medical or graduate students by arrangement. Research on physiology of nervous, cardiovascular, or respiratory system and on biophysics of cell membranes and membrane transport, as agreed to by student and faculty member. Hands-on electron microscopy including transmission, scanning, and energy dispersive microanalysis as applied to the student's field of interest. Topical discussion of a wide range of chemosensory systems including olfactory, gustatory, pheromonal, and arterial chemoreceptors.