Contributed Teaching Experiments

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A basic introduction to the use of Event Related Potential (ERP) techniques for teaching and human research. This application note investigates neural activity through the use of external electrodes that measure electrical activity at the level of the scalp.

Contributed by: Russell Conduit
Contact: russell.conduit@sci.monash.edu.au

Simple but effective exercises using an isolated frog heart to demonstrate the principles of ECG. Includes the construction of a "human phantom" using a silhouette cut out of plastic, a frog heart, and electrodes made from disposable syringe needles.

Contributed by: Alexey Putvinskiy
Contact: aputvinskiy@mac.com

Interesting exercises designed to investigate the physiological changes in EEG, EMG, and EOG that can occur during a daytime nap in humans.

Contributed by: Russell Conduit
Contact: russell.conduit@sci.monash.edu.au

This contribution describes approaches to measuring ascorbate dietary levels and examining the fate of the vitamin C once ingested. Two methods of assessment of ascorbate are described using the PowerLab system.

Contributed by: Alexey Putvinskiy and Robert Kemm
Contact: aputvinskiy@mac.com

Various ways to simulate ECG (without using an isolated heart), using simple methods, simple materials, and a PowerLab system.

Contributed by: Alexey Putvinskiy
Contact: aputvinskiy@mac.com

An exercise to give a brief introduction to eye-blink startle measurement and modification techniques in humans.

Contributed by: Russell Conduit
Contact: russell.conduit@sci.monash.edu.au