Physiology I

Catalog description

Medical Physiology is two courses, one-semester-long each. The course consists of recorded lectures, in-class sessions using audience response systems, self-directed learning, small group discussions, plus examinations (including NBME subject exam in Physiology). The content is designed for medical students but is also a required course for students in the Master Program in Medical Sciences and the graduate students in the Biomedical Sciences. Areas to be covered will include: cell and muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory systems Physiology is the comprehensive study of the function of the human body on an organ system basis. Emphasis is on the integration of functions from the cellular level to that of the total organism and the application of physiology concepts to problem solving. The following units will be covered in the Physiology I course: Membrane and Action Potentials, Cellular and Systemic Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems. Course includes in-class lectures, group discussions, and computer assisted instruction. Case studies are used to apply physiologic principles to the solution of problems in a patient care setting.