Explain how a system of chemical reactions can be
represented as ODEs and PDEs?
52
What are the differences between entropy, free energy, and
enthalpy?
55
What is the difference between equilibrium and steady-state?
90
Explain the basic circuits for a current- and voltage-
clamp set-up.
51
Describe the main biophysical characteristics of one type
of ionic channel and how its biophysical properties
contribute to its physiological function?
60
Derive the cable equation for a uniform cylinder, with
optimal boundary conditions.
55
How does the diffusion equation differ from the cable
equation?
47
Explain the Hodgkin-Huxley model of the action potential.
74
Explain the concept of "signal to noise," and give a
mathematical definition.
57
Describe the integrate-and-fire model of individual
neurons?
49
What are the fundamental ways to estimate visual motion in
1-D?
121
Describe the trichromacy vs. opponency theories of color
processing.
61
Describe the two major pathways in the visual system of the
primate. Why are there so many visual cortical areas?
48
What is perceptual constancy ?why it is biologically
important?
50
How measurements of reaction times can be used to infer
brain architecture?