We will study the underbelly of nervous systems: from worms and roaches to humans. Using the electric nature of nerve impulses we will detect muscles in action and use them to control devices and each other. Requirements: firstly, familiarity with the basic physics of electricity and electrical circuits is required. Prior experience with microcontrollers and/or building computers will be very helpful. We will also pass electric currents through each other for fun and for science. Finally, we will operate on worms and/or roaches to learn to control their locomotion: it is therefore important to be comfortable with dissecting live organism.
Subject: Bio/Neuro