Department of Physiology Courses
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- PHSL 201- Human Physiology :(3 credits) A course which relates the normal function of the human body to the disruptions which occur in a variety of disease states. Three lecture hours per week.
- PHSL 301 - Survey of Human Anatomy: (4 credits) Lectures, demonstrations, and observations of the prosected body, plus experiences in the anatomy laboratory. Three lecture hours and one two hour laboratory per week.
- PHSL
310 -Principles of Physiology:(5
credits) Beginning course in human physiology designed for majors in physiology and other biological sciences, and recommended to pre-medical and other students considering biological sciences and health professions. Three lectures per week, one hours discussion and one two hour laboratory per week.
- PHSL 320 Reproduction and Sexuality: (3 credits) Comprehensive course examining the physiological basis of mammalian reproduction and the behavioral aspects of sexuality. Human sexuality and reproductive function is the primary focus. Topics include hormonal control, anatomy, ovulation, sexual response and behavior, fertilization, pregnancy and parturition. Human specific topics include reproductive medicine, STD's, paraphilias, birth control and infertility.
- PHSL 401A, B -Advanced Human Anatomy with lab: (5 credits) Laboratory dissection of the human body with lectures as needed. Primarily for students majoring in physiology, biological sciences, or anthropology.
- PHSL
410a,b Mammalian Physiology: (4
credits each) Physical and chemical
organization and function in mammals with emphasis in the human.
Physiology of blood and circulation, respiration, digestion, metabolism,
excretion, endocrines, sensory organs, nervous system, muscle and reproduction.
Four lectures and one three-hour laboratory session per week.
- PHSL 420-
Principles of Pharmacology: (6
Credits 3,3) (a) Covers
absorption, distribution, and metabolism of drugs and the action of certain
drug classes on the living organism. Classes of drugs to be discussed
include drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system, drugs used to treat
neurological and psychiatric disorders, local anesthetics, neuromuscular
blocking agents, and analgesics. Two lectures per week and one two-hour
laboratory. Prerequisite: 310 or 410; 410 may be taken concurrently;
organic chemistry. Some knowledge of biochemistry is needed.
(b) Involves a discussion of the physiological and biochemical action
of various classes of drugs. Classes of drugs to be discussed include
general anesthetics, antihistaminics, diuretics, antibiotics, drugs used
to treat cardiovascular disorders and drugs affecting the endocrine system.
Prerequisite: 420a; 310 or 410; organic chemistry.
- PHSL 430 - Cellular and Molecular Physiology: (3 credits) This course will examine the molecular and cellular aspects of physiology, with special emphasis on the experiments used to examine the regulation of gene expression, protein activities, and cellular functions in eukaryotes. Topics include: mechanisms regulating genes expression, signaling pathways, cancer biology, and the use of experimental model organisms.
- PHSL 460
Electron Microscopy: (2 Credits)
Lecture course designed to introduce the student to the theory and principles
of electron microscopy. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite:
senior standing or permission of instructor.
- PHSL 470 - Biological Clocks: (3 credits) Study of the temporal aspects of diverse physiological and behavioral functions which possess diurnal and sectional periodicity. Species covered will include many eukaryotic organisms including plants, but will mainly stress mammals. Oscillation in sleep-wake cycle, locomotion, reproduction, hormonal secretion and numerous other processes will be explored. In addition, the effects of biological clocks in humans and the effect of jet lag and depression will be examined.
- PHSL 491 - Independent Research for Honors: (3-8 credits) Supervised Readings and Laboratory research in physiology directed by a member of the physiology faculty. Undergraduate honors students only. By special arrangement with the instructor in the physiology department with whome the student wishes to work.
- PHSL 492 - Special Problems in Physiology: (1-8 credits) Supervised readings and laboratory research in physiology directed by a member of the physiology faculty. Open to undergraduate students only. By special arrangement with the instructor in the physiology department with whom the student wishes to work. No more than 3 hours may be counted as electives towards the major in physiology
- PHSL 501 Presentation of Physiological
Data: (1 credit) Students learns to prepare and deliver oral presentations
of experimental findings in physiology, to organize the talk, prepare slides,
and communicate effectively. Graded S/U only.
- PHSL 510 Experimental Methods
in Physiology: (3 credits) This course is designed for incoming graduate students to learn about and participate in the research laboratories of two to three faculty members prior to selecting a lab to do their thesis/disertation research..
- PHSL 530
Advanced Cellular Physiology:(4 credits) An advanced discussion of the molecular and cellular aspects of physiology, with special emphasis on the experiments used to examine the regulation of gene expression, protein activities, and cellular functions in eukaryotes. Topics include: mechanisms regulating gene expression, development, epigenetics, signaling pathways, cancer biology, and the use of experimental model organisms.
- PHSL 570
Advanced Physiological Topics: (3
Credits) Studies of current research and literature in various topic areas
of physiology. One or more of the following list of topic sections
will be offered each semester, so that each section will be available once
every two or three years. (a) Biological structure, (b) Cardiovascular
physiology, (c) Respiratory physiology, (d) Nerve-muscle physiology, (e)
Metabolism, (f) Gastrointestinal physiology, (g) Neuro-physiology, (h)
Radiation physiology, (i) Environmental physiology, (j) Biomathematics,
(k) Biomedical computing, (l) Endocrinology, (m) Animal care, (n) Biophysics,
(o) Pharmacology, (p) Special topics, (q) Reproductive physiology.
- PHSL 574
Neuropharmacology: (3 Credits) Same
as Pharmacology 574. A detailed examination of the biochemical aspects
of neuropharmacology with emphasis on neurotransmitters - their synthesis,
storage, release and metabolism in the central and peripheral nervous system.
Considerable emphasis is placed on major research developments (both past
and present) that influence how one studies the action of drugs on the
nervous system. Prerequisite: 410, and Chemistry 450, or equivalent.
- PHSL 575
Neuroendocrinology: (3 Credits) Designed
to investigate and discuss the current research and historical aspects
of the field of neuroendocrinology. In addition, designed to have
students examine and evaluate current literature in the field and through
discussion have them present their analysis of the research. One
hour of lecture, one hour of discussion of textual material, one hour of
multiple reports on library research. Prerequisite: 410a, b
or equivalent, or an undergraduate/graduate endocrinology course, or consent
of instructor.
- PHSL 590 Readings or
Research in Current Physiological Topics: (1 to 4 credits) By special
arrangement with the instructor with whom the student wishes to work.
Graded S/U only.
