HSP 123H – Neurophysiology for Beginners
Honors: Fall 2014
In Neurophysiology for Beginners we will consider the function of individual nerve cells. Everything that matters to you arises from the activity of neurons, yet few of us have first-hand experience with these important cells. We will discuss their function, come to understand how they work, recognize the importance of their signals, and most importantly study these signals. You will help to construct the equipment and design the experiments that will
allow us to learn more about the neuron.
In Neurophysiology for Beginners we will examine the functions of the cells that make up the nervous system. The activity of these neurons is responsible for everything that you care about and everything that you do, yet few people have ever heard neurons firing, or contemplated the beauty of their activity. We’ll get to do this.
To some extent I will be learning along with you, especially when it comes to the neurophysiological equipment that we will use. If you expect a polished course in which everything goes smoothly, go elsewhere. If you want to experience a professor muddling through the material with you, well, this is the course for you!
Paper Guidelines (2014) – As yours should look
Paper Guidelines (2014) – As published
Interpreting my comments on your paper
Ramachandran interview with Charlie Rose
Cheesy Re-enactment: Henry Molaison
Scoville & Milner (1957): Original HM Paper
Our Friends at Backyard Brains
Otto Loewi and the Discovery of Neurotransmitters
Serious Discussion of Galvani – Volta debate
Nice (serious) look at Volta and his Pile
Graphic Demonstration of Galvani’s Frog and Volta’s Pile
Slightly Cheesy Look at Galvani – Volta Debate
Cheesiest look at Galvani – Volta Debate
Jill Bolte Taylor – Stroke of Insight
Do witches fly? Ruining Halloween for you.
Water maze: Acquisition Retention Combined
Radial Arm maze: Wild Type Knock-Out
Earthworm Action Potential Conduction Velocity
Material below this point is here for my convenience. It might be useful later on, or we might never address it.
Jennifer Aniston Cells (Quiroga et al., 2005)
Squid Giant Axon – Voltage Clamping
wjwilson | 
August 23, 2013 9:54 am
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