Quantitative Physiology

Catalog description

This course introduces students to developing a framework that allows them to build computational models to quantitatively describe physiology. Selected concepts from prerequisite courses are used to examine essential elements of physiology at various resolutions. We first begin by using the endocrine system to demonstrate hormone mediated cell-to-cell communication, following that is the examination on regulation of blood glucose-insulin levels achieved by the pancreas and the liver. Modeling methodologies will be imparted through studio-based learning and projects. Participants will additionally hone their skillsets in experimental planning, data interpretation and presentation of results.