Bioelectric processes

Course unit

title

Scientific direction

Scientific code

Faculty

Department (s)

Bioelectric processes

Biophysics

N011

Life Sciences Center

Institute of  Biosciences

Mode of studies

Number of credits

Mode of studies

Number of credits

Lectures

0

Consultations

2

Self-studies

8

Seminars

0

Course annotation

Aims of course

The aim of this course is to present bioelectric phenomena in living biological organisms. This course is addressed to students of biosciences, chemistry, and physics who have a special interest in biophysics. Bioelectric processes gives students principles of electrophysiology.  

Main topics

Principles of electrophysiology; Origin of bioelectricity in single cell; Transmission of bioelectric signals between cells; Bioelectric phenomena in animal nervous system; Bioelectric phenomena in the heart; Bioelectric phenomena in the muscles; Bioelectric phenomena in the eyes; Bioelectric phenomena in the stomach; Bioelectric phenomena in the electric fish and electroreception;

Main literature

Ø Scientific state of the art articles and review articles;

Ø Kandel R. E., et al. “Principles of Neural Science“. McGraw-Hill Professional, 2012.

Ø Malmivuo J., Plosney R. “Bioelectromagnetism: Principles and Applications of Bioelectric and Biomagnetic Fields”. Oxford University Press, 1995.

Ø Rettinger J., et al.“Electrophysiology: Basics, Modern Approaches and Applications“. Springer, 2016.

Ø Bullock T. H., et al. “Electroreception“. Springer, 2005.            

Assessment strategy

Assessment criteria

Seminar (scientific discussion)

The duration of scientific seminar-discussion is 40-60 min. (oral presentation with multimedia). Seminar The purpose of the discussion is to interpret and describe the significance of specific topic (scientific problem) in light of what was already known about it and to explain any new understanding or insights that emerged as a result of student study of this topic or problem. The main literature of seminar is articles. Students must review the most important state of art and older scientific articles in the field of topic.

During the seminar student is asked for questions from audience about seminar topic. Students’ answers to questions and ability to participate in discussion are important for student assessment. Evaluation system uses 10-point grading scale. The examination commission consists of exam chairman and two other members. Each of them performs independent grading. The average grade is presented as final exam mark.

Rokas Buišas

PhD

Assist. Prof.

Approved by the Council of Graduate School of Life Sciences Center No 600000-…-… on the …. of …… 2021

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