BASIC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL METHODS

- Wide-ranging coverage. Although not every conceivable technique or variation thereof is covered, much of the information on the selected methods can be generalized.
- Minimal coverage of basic neuroscience and theory allows the reader to focus on practical information.
- Accessible style covers methodological basics thoroughly, from the ground up, without being condescending.
- Liberal use of illustrations covers every aspect of a method from theory through implementation and data analysis.
This book is a concise, easy-to read guide to a selection of the most important contemporary electrophysiological techniques, their implementation, applications, and ways in which they can be combined and integrated with related neuroscience techniques. It is intended for students, postdocs and faculty with a basic neuroscience background, so does not obscure the relevant technical details with textbook neuroscience tutorials as many other books do. Each chapter provides a concise overview of the underlying theory, a comprehensive description of equipment, materials, methods, data management and analysis, a troubleshooting guide, and a list of frequently asked questions. No book or online resource can function as a strictly DIY set of instructions on how to implement a complex technique. However, this book provides a fundamental and accessible set of information intended to form a foundation prior to, during, and after hands-on experience and training, greatly facilitating the initial learning process and subsequent fine-tuning of technical details.
Readership: The potential audience is extremely broad, ranging from undergraduate and graduate students through postdocs and faculty in every branch of neuroscience.

Authors
- Ellen Covey, PhD Department of Psychology University of Washington Seattle, WA
- Matt Carter, PhD Department of Biochemistry University of Washington Seattle, WA

Table of Contents
Introduction
1: Patch Clamp Recording in Brain Slices
2: Patch Clamp Recording in vivo
3: Extracellular Single Unit Recordings and Neuropharmacological Methods
4: Multi-electrode Recording of Neural Activity in Awake Behaving Animals
5: Fast-Scan Cyclic Voltammetry in Behaving Animals
6: Electroencephalogram Recording in Humans
7: Electroencephalography and Local Field Potentials in Animals
8: Voltage-Sensitive Dye Imaging
9: Optogenetics and Electrophysiology
Glossary