217-200 Research in Physiology - Research problem is approved and supervised by members of the staff and is conducted by the student. 1-10 credits.

217-262 Medical Physiology I/Physiology of Homeostasis - Introduction to the endocrine and gastrointestinal systems. 3 credits (Spring) Required Course for Physiology majors.

217-204 Medical Physiology II/Advanced Mammalian Physiology - Study of organ systems including: muscle, cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal physiology. Does not include the nervous system. 7 credits (Fall)

217-172 Experimental Physiology - Physiological principles are examined in a laboratory setting through selected experiments to introduce student to techniques analysis and interpretation of the properties and responses of the organ systems.

3 credits (Fall). Required course for Physiology majors.

217-206 Neurophysiology - In depth analysis of basic principles and concepts underlying nervous system function. Topics include properties of excitable tissues synaptic physiology motor systems sensory mechanisms autonomic functions and higher CNS activities. 3 credits (Fall). Required for majors.

217-210 Basic Medical Physiology - (For Non-Majors) Functions and control of the nervous, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive systems and their interrelationships. 7 credits (Spring).

217-205 Endocrinology - The role and functions of the endocrine system as they apply to the human are considered. The biochemistry, synthesis, release, and mechanisms of action of hormones as well as current research problems are discussed. Where applicable, comparative endocrinology is included. 3 credits.

217-220 Respiratory Physiology - The course consists of both lecture ad discussion sessions. Discussions are developed primarily to critical analyses of important scientific papers. Topics covered: (a) 0₂ and C0₂ exchange between the atmosphere and blood, with particular emphasis on the role of matching alveolar ventilation and pulmonary capillary diffusion; (b) nervous and chemical regulation of respiration. 3 credits.

217-260 Cardiovascular Physiology- Lectures and discussions covering the basic concepts of cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac muscle mechanics and energetics, and the physics and regulation of blood flow. Selected laboratory demonstrations of the microelectrode technique, method for assessing myocardial performance, and techniques for measuring blood flow are performed. 3 credits.

217-269 Renal Physiology - In depth discussion of physiological processes involved in the formation and excretion of urine and the role of the kidney in regulating ECF composition and volume. Renal failure hypertension and other aspects of abnormal renal function are described. Recent literature is renal physiology is

Reviewed. 3 credits.

217-202 Advanced Physiology Seminar - Weekly forum for the presentation and discussion of research findings and topics of current research interest. Presentations are made by graduate students, department faculty and scientists from other institutions. 1 credit (majors are required to register for this course each semester until graduation).

217-251 Advances in Endocrinology - Current research trends and concepts in endocrinology are discussed. Also emphasized are the mechanisms of action of hormones in the regulation of cellular metabolism and in the expression of physiological effects. 2 credits.

217-209 Neurophysiology Literature - Critical reading and group discussion of classic papers in neurophysiology. 2 credits.

217-214 Comparative Neurophysiology - Physiological as well as anatomical aspects of the nervous system of vertebrates and invertebrates are compared. 3 credits.

217-208 Neuroscience Seminar - Interdisciplinary approach to the study of nervous system consisting of discussions and lectures on recent advances in the neuroscience. Topics for discussion will vary annually. 2 credits.

217-263 Environmental Physiology - Adaptive and degradative responses to hypobaric, hyperbaric, heat, cold, exercise, and other stresses will be discussed; homeostatic interrelations among physiological systems will be emphasized. The clinical implications of these stresses will also be considered. 2 credits.

217-302 Special Physiology Problems - Short term research projects of limited scope carried out in an area of physiology other than that of the thesis. Area and projects are selected and mutually approved by the faculty member supervising the project. 4 credits (Offered every Fall, Spring, and Summer).

217-250 Cellular Physiology - The physical chemical organization of protoplasms and the functional relationships of the colloidal state of life processes are described. The physical and chemical structures of cellular organelles are discussed in relation to biochemical and physiological functions of the cell. Nucleo-cytoplasmic interrelationships in regard to growth and metabolism of cells are also considered.

217-170 Models in Physiology - The course is designed to teach about models to mimic physiologic systems using elementary calculus concepts to graduate students in Physiology and other basic medical sciences. The aim is to provide a clear intuitive understanding of the subject, rather than rigorous mathematical treatment, such that the student can use it in his current work and build on it for the future. For this purpose various physiologic examples as well as simple mechanical and electrical models to simulate physiologic systems will be used as problems to illustrate the material. Problem solving will form a major part of the course. 2 credits. (Prerequisite - consent of instructor).

General Physiology - Introduction to human physiology. Designed for undergraduate students in the Allied Health Professions.