- Anatomical and physiological background of the nervous system
- Nerve cell physiology.
- Passive (subthreshold) properties of cell membranes.
- Hodgkin Huxley based active membrane models
- Source field models
- Basic electrochemistry of current generation in electrolytes
- Electrode materials
- Applications in neuromodulation and neuroprosthetics
- Alternate interfacing strategies
- Neural prostheses
FHK3002 Neural Interfacing: The Interface and its Biological Basis 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2024
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Information for research students about course offerings
The cours is given when necessary.
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FHK3002 (Spring 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course participants should after finishing course be able to:
- Give a survey of the neural interfaces in the scientific literature.
- Discuss the basic properties of the action potential using Hodgkin-Huxley based models.
- Explain current generation for an electrode in electrolyte and estimate if the electrode could be used for safe neural stimulation considering the elektrochemical water window.
- For an active membrane model simulate the stimulation and recording with an electrode.
- Discuss and analyse different neural interfaces: their function; limitations and associated risks; clinical need.
- From basic physiological principles and anatomy reflect over the prerequisites for the interface in neural prosthetic applications
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Accepted for doctoral studies at KTH or KI and students at an advanced level. For students at an advanced level the course HL2005 or equivalent knowledge is mandatory.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- RAP1 - Written report, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Written report and oral presentation.
Other requirements for final grade
Pass, written report and oral presentation.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Tobias Nyberg