Physiology (PHS) Courses

PHYSIOLOGY (PHS)

1998-1999 Bulletin Information

PHS 550 Medical Physiology 8 cr
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 4 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 (PHS 550).
PHS 653 Basic Biophysics 3 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. Prerequisite: Medical Physiology (PHS 550).
PHS 654 Transport Across Physiological Barriers 3 cr
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.
Prerequisite: Medical Physiology (PHS 550).
PHS 655 Introduction to Physiological Methods 3 cr
This course is designed to provide the first year graduate student with an introduction to
general physiological instrumentation as well as analysis, presentation, and interpretation of
physiological data. The course will be structured to emphasize techniques and instru-mentation
currently available in the research laboratories within the Department of Physiology.
PHS 657 Respiratory Physiology 3 cr
This is an advanced course which includes such topics as ventilation, perfusion,
pulmonary edema formulation and human airway disease. Prerequisites: Medical Physiology
(PHS 550).
PHS 754 Quantitative Microscopy and Microcirculatory Techniques 4 cr
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the use of video and photometer
based microscopy for quantitative study of cell and microvascular physiology. The course will
cover basic microscopy, computer assisted image analysis and application of these methods to
physiological research. The student will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience via
laboratories that are integrated into the course.
PHS 755 Autonomic Neurophysiology 3 cr
This is an advanced course designed to enhance a student's understanding of the
autonomic nervous system. Topics for this course will range from how neurotransmitters are
released from nerve terminals to the structure, organization, and function of neural systems that
control autonomic output. Prerequisite: Medical Physiology (PHS 550).

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