300214 UE Animal Physiology Laboratory 2 (2008S)

This is a series of practicals based on and following the lectures on "Animal Physiology 2: Senses,Nerve, Muscle". Students carry out selcted experiments in small groups highlighting important aspects of neuro- and sensory physiology, muscle physiology and behavioral physiology. Using modern equipment the student will learn by doing what it means to design and carry out experiments in animal physiology. Each day of the practicals will be devoted to one experiment only representing the following main topics: (i) Membrane potentials and their propagation, (ii) muscle mechanics, (iii) sense organs and perception, (iv) senses and behavior. Examination: Both the protocols prepared by the students for each experiment and a final written examination will be evaluated.