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DOCTORAL COURSE UNIT DESCRIPTION

Course unit

title

Scientific direction

Scientific code

Faculty

Department (s)

Ion channels

Biophysics

N 011

Life Sciences Center

Institute of Biosciences

Mode of studies

Number of credits

Mode of studies

Number of credits

Lectures

0

Consultations

1

Self-studies

9

Seminars

0

         

Aims of course

·       To learn about ion channels as a main system for electrical signaling and ion transport in living organisms, diversity of ion channels and principals of their functioning, investigation methods, role in physiology and pathology.

·       To learn the principles of analysis and critical evaluation of scientific literature, preparing the scientific presentation, scientific discussion.

Main topics

Posible topics:

·       Classification of ion channels by their selectivity and control mechanisms;

·       Methods of investigation of ion channels

·       The role of ion channels in physiology and pathology;

·       The mechanisms of selectivity and gating in ion channels.

The specific topic of interest is discussed with PhD student. Then the scientific literature is analyzed (self-studies and consultations) and public presentation on topic of interest is prepared (duration of presentation – 1 hour). The presentation must include:

1.     Basics on the topic of interest;

2.     Latest scientific findings on the topic of interest;

3.     Critical evaluation what is already known and what remains to be found.

 

Main literature

·       J. H. Byrne, R. Heidelberger, M. N. Waxham, J. L. Roberts “From Molecules to Networks: An Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience”, Third Edition, Academic Press, 2014

·       J. Kew&C. Davies „Ion Channels: From Structure to Function“, Oxford University Press, 2009

·       B. Hille „Ion Channels of Excitable Membranes“ (3rd edition), Sinauer Associates, 2001

·       Subject related original scientific papers.

 
 
     
 

Assessment strategy

Assessment criteria

 

Seminar

The PhD student makes a presentation during public seminar. Evaluation is based on three criteria:

·       Fluency and logic of presentation;

·       Knowledge on the subject;

·       Answering questions.

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Coordinator(s): Name, surname

Scientific degree

Pedagogical

rank

Email

Aidas Alaburda

Dr.

Prof.

Approved by the Council of Graduate School of Life Sceinces Center No 600000-…-… on the …. of …… 2021

Chairman 

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