Cellular Neurophysiology
MIT OpenCourseWare offers this survey of the molecular and cellular mechanisms behind neuronal communication. Topics include ion channels in excitable membranes, synaptic transmission, and synaptic plasticity, with attention to how these properties relate to physiological functions like learning and memory. The course also covers the organizational principles behind how functional neural networks form at the synaptic and cellular levels. Materials follow the OCW model of lecture notes, readings, and problem sets drawn from MIT's Brain and Cognitive Sciences curriculum, with no instructor interaction or certificate offered. It suits students who already have some background in neuroscience or physiology and want a rigorous grounding in the biophysics of neurons before moving to systems-level topics. Content is free to access under MIT's open license.