Digital imaging of cellular processes and molecular neurobiology Biophysics and physiology of neurons and synapses Molecular biology ad biochemistry of neurons and synapses Mathematical methods, mathematical models and computer simulations of neuronal and synaptic processes. The course presents the main and basic methods in biophysical and electrophysiological study of the nervous system, and demonstrates modern research techniques.
Students learn to read critically and comprehend current scientific publications.
The course consists chiefly of laboratory work. The experiments utilize equipment currently employed in modern neurobiological research. Theoretical subjects related to apparatus demonstrated will be taught before each session. The biological background will be studied and additional reading material will be distributed. Emphasis is placed on conducting experiments independently.