Biological Instrumentation
Cornell University
BioNB 442
Fall 2007

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This is the home page for BioNB 442 which deals with instrumentation and computing in biological research. This year the course will consider the electronic basis of neuron physiology and programming in Matlab, with applications including data aquisition, signal analysis and virtual instrument design.The course is taught by Bruce Land, who is a staff member in Neurobiology and Behavior and Electrical Engineering.


Contents


Reading
Laboratory assignments
  1. Connecting a computer to an experiment (gPRIME) (Aug 29)
  2. Matlab and 2D graphics (Sept 5)
  3. Handle graphics and GUI design (Sept 12)
  4. Introduction to DAQ toolbox (Sept 19 and Sept 26)
  5. Passive cell model and intracellular amplifier (Oct 3 and Oct 10)
  6. Active model cell (Oct 17)
  7. Reducing noise (Oct 24 and Oct 31)
  8. Voltage Clamp (Nov 7)
  9. Finger Plethysmograph (Nov 14 and Nov 28)

Old lab assignments : Potential labs


Course Schedule

Lectures:
Tues/Thurs 8:40- 9:55 am, Plant Science G37 (Garden level)
Lab:
Wednesday afternoon 1:25-4:25 pm, B160 Comstock


Staff

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