| PHYSIOLOGY
(PHS) |
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| PHS 550 |
Medical Physiology |
8 cr |
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| This
course includes lectures and laboratories which
introduce the student to the basic functions of
the heart, circulation, lung, and kidney, as well
as the endocrine, nervous, and gastrointestinal
systems. Fundamental mechanisms are stressed with
the intent of providing the student with the basic
knowledge of organ function necessary for the
understanding and treatment of disease. The overall
integrated response of the body to various stresses
is discussed in detail. |
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| PHS 556 |
Literature
Reports |
1 cr |
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| Students and
faculty participate in a supervised reading of
the current literature and meet periodically (usually
once a week) to interact in a discussion of the
selected article or topic. The goal of this course
is to maintain the faculty's and students' level
of information at a "state of the art"
in both methods and theory in the discipline and
to develop critical skills in reviewing the literature. |
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| PHS 557 |
Directed
Studies |
1-6 cr |
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| Students participate
in research under the direction of a graduate
faculty member. The student may pursue independent
research or participate in a literature project.
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| PHS 590
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Special
Topics |
1-3 cr |
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| Each course provides
in-depth tutorial exposure to specific areas in
the discipline. Student and/or faculty presentations
followed by group discussions (usually in the
Socratic mode), examine the subject matter in
an area of current interest either to one student
or to a group of students. Credits and titles
are arranged with an individual faculty member. |
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| PHS 651 |
Advanced
Cardiovascular Physiology |
5 cr |
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| This is an advanced
course covering cardiac function and metabolism,
peripheral circulation, and microcirculation.
The objective is to provide the student with a
thorough understanding of cardiovascular physiology
at both the organ and cellular level. Prerequisites:
Medical Physiology (PHS 550). |
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| PHS 654 |
Transport
Across Physiological Barriers |
2 cr |
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| This course is
designed to present a detailed analysis of physiological
membranes and the physical principles governing
the movement of solute and water across these
barriers. Prerequisites: Medical Physiology (PHS
550). |
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| PHS 656 |
Research
Seminar |
1 cr |
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| Students and
faculty present a research topic for discussion
before members of the department. The presentations
are usually scheduled on a rotational basis. The
student may present research data for critique
by the faculty. |
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| PHS 799
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Research/Dissertation
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1-6 cr |
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Independent research by the student under the
sponsorship of the graduate faculty in individual
departments in the Basic Medical Sciences. Prerequisite:
Approved formal research proposal.
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