GRADUATE COURSES

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Department of Physiology, College of Graduate Studies & Research

PHSIO 736.3 (Formerly PHSIO 825.6)
Excitable Cells
1/2(3L)

The integrated study of bioelectrical mechanisms of cellular excitability and excitation coupled functions including contraction, secretion and signal transduction.

Note: Contact the department for availability.

PHSIO 737.3 (Formerly PHSIO 825.6)
Cellular Basis of Physiological Function
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

Cellular mechanisms underlying physiological functions in mammals. Topics include mechanisms of communication between cells, uptake and secretion of water, ions, nonelectrolytes and macromolecules, and integration of cell functional and metabolic activities.

Note: Contact the department for availability.

PHSIO 746.3 (Formerly PHSIO 826.3)
Cardiovascular Physiology
1/2(3L)

Review of the functions and control of the heart and blood vessels in humans and other mammals, and of the mechanisms regulating arterial pressure, blood volume and blood flow. Offered alternate years.

Note: Students with credit for PHSIO 346.3, 426.3 or 826.3 may not take this course for credit.

PHSIO 747.3 (Formerly PHSIO 827.3)
Respiratory Physiology
1/2(3L)

Mechanisms of respiratory gas exchange at the lungs and tissues; gas transport in the blood; acid-base balance and regulation of the respiratory system under a variety of conditions such as exercise, high altitude, diving, and certain disease states.

Note: Offered alternate years. Students with credits for PHSIO 347.3, 427.3, or 827.3 may not take this course for credit.

PHSIO 748.3 (Formerly PHSIO 834.3)
Endocrinology
1/2(3L)

Nature, action and control of endocrine secretions. Topics include neuroedocrinology and examples of hormonal control in reproduction, metabolism, growth, calcium homeostatisis and gastrointestinal functions.

Note: Offered alternate years. Students with credits for PHSIO 348.3, 434.3, or 834.3 may not take this course for credit.

PHSIO 750.3 (Formerly PHSIO 834.3)
Integrative Neuroscience
1/2(3L)

Mechanisms of integration of neural signals. Examples will be used to show how different types of sensory input are integrated at various levels of the nervous system to evoke appropriate effector responses.

Note: Offered alternate years. Students with credits for PHSIO 349.3, 350.3, 429.3, or 829.3 may not take this course for credit.

PHSIO 828.3
Physiology of Body Fluids
1/2(3L)

An advanced course on the composition, functions and regulation of various body fluids, the maintenance of acid-base balance and the functions and control of the kidney.

PHSIO 845.3
Ion Channels: Principles and Methodology
1/2(2L&1S)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the coordinator.

Explores ion channel mechanics and the role of a variety of ion channels in normal and pathological cellular functions. Students will become familiar with the methodologies used in the study of ion channels, with a special emphasis on patch-clamp technology.

PHSIO 898.3, 899.6
Special Topics
1/2(3R/P), 1&2(3R/P)

Work in selected areas of physiology may be undertaken by advanced students with the consent of the department. This work may consist of essays, readings, and reports on assigned topics and/or a series of laboratory exercises.

PHSIO 990
Seminar

Throughout their program, graduate students in Physiology are required to attend department seminars and to participate in the presentation and discussion of papers in the journal club.