6. Neurons
module 6
week 7
neurons
action potentials
electricity
signals
You all know about action potentials, but how do they actually work? The details, and how they scale up in the biological heirarchy are so much more interesting.
Pre-class materials
Read ahead
Before class, you can prepare by reading the following materials:
- Monday we will finish Max size herbivores discussion Feeding [last page] [slide deck]
- Wednesday and Friday Neurons Discussion [discussion & reading assignment]
- For Wed and Fri, please watch the podcasts below.
Announcements/Reminders
- This week will be our first invertebrate lab on the Lobster Heart. Please wear shoes and bring your dissection kit (if you have one, if not we will provide).
- Do discussion TEAMMATES eval, released each Friday, due by Monday.
Week 7 Discussion Groups
| Group | Partner 1 | Partner 2 | Partner 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylie | Matt | ||
| 2 | Adry | Mayuka | Christina | |
| 3 | Maisie | Garrett | Morgan | |
| 4 | Justin | Krystal | Logan M | |
| 5 | Alvin | Kirsten | Sasha | |
| 6 | Logan B | Anna | Richard |
Monday
- Finish Max Size Herbivores & Fermentation discussion
Wednesday
- Start Neurons Discussion [discussion] [slide deck]
Neurons podcast
Friday
- Continue Neurons & Signal Propagation [slide deck2]
Signal propagation podcast
For Next Time
Reminders and materials