Bioelectric signals 1100-2BN29
The cellular basis of neurobiology. The membrane potential and the action potential. Conduction of the action potential. The synapse.
Autonomic functions. Sweat glands. Galvanic skin response (GSR). Lie detector.
The biophysics of the heart. The conduction system of the heart. Formation of the ECG signal
Skeletal muscle. Sliding filament model. Neuromuscular junction. Muscle properties. Motor unit types. Electromyography.
Theory of electroencephalography I. Electric fields and currents in biological tissue. Basic equations, synchrony of the sources, current source density.
Theory of electroencephalography II. Application of volume conductor theory to electroencephalography. The solid angle theorem for electric potentials, dipole layer.
Magnetoencephalography
Sleep EEG rhythms – sleep spindles, K complexes, slow waves, slow oscillation. Sleep structure and function. Epileptic discharges.
EEG rhythms during wakefulness – theta, alpha, mu tau, beta/gamma, high gamma, hippocampal ripples.
Evoked potentials – waves. Event related de(synchronization)
Student's workload:
15h - attending the lectures - 0.5 ECTS
15h - preparations for the lectures - 0,5 ECTS
30h - preparations for the exam - 1 ECTS
Total: 2 ECTS
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Having completed the course the student:
KNOWLEDGE
- knows and understands physiological bases of bioelectric signals generation.
- know physical and technical bases of bioelectric signals registration
ABILITIES
- can explain the origin of various bioelectric signals in the human body.
- understands experimental methods of bioelectric signals registration described in scientific papers.
- understands the relationship between emotional state and signals generated by the human organism.
SOCIAL AWARENESS
- attempts to live harmoniously with oneself and others.
Assessment criteria
Written and oral exam
Bibliography
D. Johnston and S. Wu Foudations of Cellular Neurophysiology
P. Nunez, Electric fields of the brain.
A. Longstaff, Neurobiologia. Krótkie wykłady, PWN
G.G. Matthews, Neurobiologia. Od cząsteczek i komórek do układów, PZWL
A. Pilawski, Podstawy Biofizyki, PZWL
J. Malmivuo & R. Plonsey: Bioelectromagnetism - Principles and Applications of Bioelectric and Biomagnetic Fields, Oxford University Press, New York, 1995.
http://www.bem.fi/book/
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- European programme in ophthalmic optics and optometry, first cycle programme
- Applications of Physics in Biology and Medicine, first cycle programme
- Applications of Physics in Biology and Medicine, second cycle programme
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