指定用書(Text Books) & 參考書籍(References)
1. Bertil Hille, Ion Channels of Excitable Membranes, Third Edition.
2. Areles Molleman, Patch Clamping – An Introductory Guide to Patch Clamp
Electrophysiology
3. Recently published high-profile research papers

教學方式(Teaching Method)
Student presentations and group discussion

教學進度(Syllabus)
The following topics will be covered:
1. Introduction of ion channels and their functions and regulation
2. Biophysical properties of ion channels
3. Activation mechanisms and inhibitors of ion channels
4. Regulation of ion channels by receptor-mediated signaling pathways
5. Methodologies and techniques for studying ion channels.
6. Ion channels in immune systems.
7. Ion channels in cardiovascular systems.

成績考核(Evaluation)
Attendance (30%),presentation (40%), and discussion (30%)