Teaching

During the past years, I have taught the following courses in Tel-Aviv University.  Depending on the request, these courses could be still available.

1) Introduction to Electrophysiological Instrumentation

The course could be relevant to the students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) who use electrophysiology in their research.  During the course, the main principles of electrophysiological measurements will be discussed and practiced.  The main emphasis will be made on electrophysiological signal amplification and noise reduction.  Participants will explore the basic properties of simple analog electronic circuits – passive and active filters, operational amplifiers.  Finally, the students will get a hands-on experience in building a simple electrophysiological amplifier.

2) Neurobiology Laboratory course

The course is intended for the undergraduate students.  Selected topics of basic physiology will be demonstrated experimentally:

a) electronic models of neuronal membranes, passive membrane properties, generation of action potential;
b) conductance in sciatic nerve of the frog;
c) spontaneous and rhythmic activity in a ganglion of crayfish;
d) short- and long term plasticity in rat hippocampal slice preparation;
e) electroencephalography (EEG).

3) Arduino for Neuroscientists

The course is intended to MSc or PhD students of Sagol School with a background in biology/psychology.  The basics of Arduino programming and electronic circuit "bending" are discussed.