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In this course you will use the engineering concepts learned in Mastering Electronics (or equivalent) and mathematical tools to understand and analyze basic bioelectricity and circuit theory in the context of the mammalian nervous system. A second objective is to instill in you an appreciation for the similarities between electricity in biology and in silicon circuits, enabling you to begin interfacing the two in simple recording and stimulating experiments. A solid quantitative understanding of electric phenomenon in the context of the biological system is essential for designing many devices for biomedical diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. This course will give you the theoretical framework you need to begin exploring electrophysiological devices with biomedical engineering applications.