Course Overview

The role of ion channels in cell migration, development, tumor cells, pain, anesthesia, diseases of brain, heart and muscles

Learning Achievement

After completion of the course students will have acquired a basic understanding of the molecular mechanisms governing information processing and regulation of fast reactions in biosystems. Students will have been introduced into structure, function and regulation of the most essential membrane proteins involved in generation and processing of electrical signals in receptor- nerve and muscle cells as well as their synaptic connections.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Knowledge of basic concepts of Physics, physical Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Grading Philosophy

Written exam

Course schedule

Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

I. Dietzel-Meyer

Other information

Elective Course: Ion channels in Biomembranes a)Lecture; b) Exercise

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