Cellular and Integrative Physiology II

Catalog description

This is a physiology course that integrates cellular and organ-based physiology concepts. PSIO 505 Cellular Integrative Physiology II (3) The course, is a one-semester, 3-credit-course that will cover major aspects of physiology not covered in Cellular and Integrative Physiology I. A special emphasis will be placed on how cell function and differentiation are integrated with organ physiology. The course will meet for one-hour sessions, three times per week. The course will be offered in the spring semester. It is designed for graduate students that either major in Physiology or are interested in integrating physiology concepts into their graduate education. PSIO 504 (Cellular and Integrative Physiology I) is a prerequisite for the course. Prior introductory courses in physiology and/or biochemistry are beneficial. The course will expand upon material in an assigned physiology textbook. Text chapters will be assigned as reading material prior to each meeting. The instructor will review the assigned material during the beginning of each meeting, after which more detailed aspects of the material will be discussed. The course will have two examinations. The exams will be composed of a mixture of short essays, and multiple-choice and problem-solving questions.