Neurons In Action 2: Tutorials and Simulations using NEURON [Spiral-bound]

John W. Moore (Author), Anne E. Stuart (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0878935487 | ISBN-13: 978-0878935482 | Publication Date: April 30, 2007 | Edition: 2nd

Neurons in Action 2 is the second version of a unique CD-ROM-based learning tool that combines hyperlinked text with NEURON simulations of laboratory experiments in neurophysiology. Version 2 features nine new tutorials introducing new channel types, single-channel simulations, and a redesigned interface. Neurons in Action s moving graphs provide insight into nerve function that is simply not possible with conventional, static text and figure presentations. Students discover how changing parameters such a neuronal geometry, ion concentrations, ion channel densities, and degree of myelination affects the generation of action potentials, synaptic potentials, and the spread or propagation of voltages within a neuron. For instructors, minimovies of NEURON simulations are provided for use in lectures.

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Review

In this carefully designed book, John Moore and Ann Stuart demystify the basics of nerve function through a series of logical and well-written text-based tutorials with accompanying computer simulations... The computer-based format is ideal for professors and teaching assistants to use in the classroom. The inclusion of classic experimental papers on the CD also makes the experience somewhat of a history lesson as well... The entire simulation environment is contained on the CD, can be easily installed locally on a PC or Mac, and runs quickly using Mozilla Firefox... Overall, Moore and Stuart certainly have created a highly recommendable method for learning and teaching neurophysiology. Readers can now, from the comfort of their own homes, finally vanquish those former physiology demons in a fun and interactive manner and learn a bit of history, too. --Arjun V. Masurkar, Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine

About the Author

JOHN W. MOORE, Duke University Medical Center, USA. ANN E. STUART, University of North Carolina, USA.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 200 pages
• Publisher: Sinauer Associates, Inc.; 2nd edition (April 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878935487
• ISBN-13: 978-0878935482
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.5 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to basic, May 16, 2010

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This multimedia package is a succes at the didactic and graphic level. Perfect to introduce undergraduates to electrophysiology.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Neurons in Action..., July 4, 2011

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I bought this book/CD for a neuroscience calls that I'm taking. The tutorials are alright but when trying to figure them all out on your own it kinda sucks. The direction are clear however, it doesn't really point you into the right direction about what you are supposed to be learning a lot of the time. It goes over the basics but not indepth.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good Software, September 21, 2008

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This review is from: Neurons In Action 2: Tutorials and Simulations using NEURON (Spiral-bound)

I'm not an expert - I just got it for a class. We haven't really used it yet, but it seems user-friendly and informative.