Course Overview
Upon completing the degree program, students will: Demonstrate an understanding of the role of ions in cells. Identify the ion channels that determine the amplitude and timing of a nerve action potential. Relate the state (open/closed) of ion channel gates to the characteristics of the action potential waveform (membrane potential vs. time). Calculate the individual Nernst potentials for the major ions that play a role in determining a cell's resting membrane potential. Demonstrate laboratory proficiency in common in vitro lab techniques for biological experimentation and tissue engineering applications. Be able to apply statistical methods to analyze the significance of experimental findings. Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments or simulations, as well as analyze and interpret the results. Demonstrate an understanding of cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscle contraction. Use control theory to demonstrate a basic understanding of the signal processing within the brain and spinal cord.
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