Expermental Behavioral Biology Courses Enhanced with Elecnzoplysidogical Instrumentation

这个项目为本科生提供了一个机会，通过一系列关于弱电鱼类的实验室实验，发展他们在实验行为生物学方面的技能和专业知识。申请的主要设备包括六套相同的设备，包括数字存储示波器、微电极放大器、频率计数器和函数发生器。该设备是学生在动物行为学实验室进行通讯、电定位、感受器生理学和生理行为实验的设备。学生积极参与此类实验的设计和进行，而不是观看演示，提高了他们对所涉及的概念和研究方法的理解，并提供了熟悉现代行为生物学研究中使用的设备类型的机会。

This project provides undergraduates with the opportunity to develop their skills and expertise in experimental Behavioral Biology through a series of laboratory experiments with weakly electric fish. The major items of equipment requested include six identical sets of equipment composed of a digital storage oscilloscope, a microelectrode amplifier, a frequency counter, and a function generator. This equipment is used by the students to carry out Animal Behavior Laboratory experiments in communication, electrolocation, receptor physiology, and physiological behavior. The students' active participation in the design and conduct of such experiments, rather than observing a demonstration, enhances their understanding of the concepts involved and research methodology, and provides an opportunity to become familiar with the type of equipment used in modern Behavioral Biology research.