PHYSIOLOGY (PHS)
1997-1998 Bulletin Information |
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PHS 550, 551 Medical Physiology I and II 5 cr each
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 gastrointestional 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.
PHS 651, 652 Circulatory Physiology I and II 5 cr each
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. Prerequisite: Medical Physiology or equivalent.
PHS 653 Basic Biophysics 4 cr
This introductory course is designed to relate physics to biological
processes in general, and specifically to mammalian physiology. In addition, students are
taught basic computer modeling principles.
PHS 657 Respiratory Physiology 4 cr
This is an advanced course which includes such topics as
ventilation, perfusion, pulmonary edema formation, and human airway disease. Prerequisite:
Medical Physiology or equivalent.
PHS 658 Endocrinology 4 cr
This is an advanced course which extends the student's knowledge of
basic endocrine physiology beyond that acquired in Medical Physiology. Topics include the
major hormones, feedback control systems, and physiologic actions. Prerequisite: Medical
Physiology or equivalent.
PHS 659 Laboratory Electronics 4 cr
Students study the theory of electronic components (resistors,
capacitors, diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits). Emphasis is on building
practical electronic circuits as one might require in a physiological research laboratory.
Both digital and analog circuitry are studied.
PHS 750 Renal Physiology 4 cr
This is an advanced course which discusses renal function relative
to renal blood flow, epithelial solute transport, and hormonal and neural control of
function. Prerequisite: Medical Physiology or equivalent.
PHS 751,752 Neurophysiology I and II 5 cr each
This advanced course reviews the principles and important recent
advances in neurophysiology. Prerequisite: Medical Physiology or equivalent.
PHS 753 Gastrointestinal Physiology 4 cr
This advanced course reviews the physiological principles of
gastrointestinal function, including digestion, absorption, secretion, and motility.
Prerequisite: Medical Physiology or equivalent.