PHGY 424 / BMED 824 - Ion Channels of Excitable Cells | Biomedical and Molecular Sciences | School of Medicine

PHGY 424 / BMED 824 - Ion Channels of Excitable Cells

Not offered in 2024-2025

Year 4

4-5 hours/week

3 units

Available

On-Campus Course

The electrophysiology and biophysics of neuronal and cardiac membranes; molecular biology, structure, and function of ion channels. Students will learn to critically evaluate scientific literature. Instructional format is primarily student‐led seminars.

Prerequisites

Minimum 4th year (Level 4) standing, registration in a LISC/BHSc Major or SSP, a GPA of 2.5, and a minimum grade of C in one of ([PHGY 215/3.0 and PHGY 216/3.0]; PHGY 210/6.0; PHGY 214/6.0; PHGY 212/6.0).

Method of Delivery

Student-led seminars with some lectures

Learning Outcomes

Class size is small (typically <20), where we will learn to read and discuss original scientific literature under the guidance of faculty who are experts in the field. Students will develop skills such as group interaction, oral presentation, critical analysis, and evaluation

Evaluations

Oral presentation of original scientific manuscripts: 35%

In-class participation: 25%

Final exam: 40%

Time Commitment

3 hours of lecture and seminar combined per week

Textbooks and Materials

Original literature provided by the instructors