Fall Courses
| PSL 5680 (BIO 5680) Basic Endocrinology | Designed to give students a basic description of the human endocrine system, then endocrine control of several physiologic processes (growth, development, metabolism, and reproduction), and a description of common endocrine disorders. Prereq: PSL 3220, BIO 4120, or equivalent are required to register OR it can be taken with PSL 7010. Offered every fall semester, 3 credits Dr. Bhanu Jena- Coordinator |
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| PSL 6010 (KIN 6310) Physiology of Exercise II |
Covers metabolic, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory adjustments to acute and chronic exercise in health and disease, including body composition and weight control, nutritional considerations, and the effects of different environments on exercise performance. Prereq: KIN 5570 Physiology of Exercise I or consent of the instructor. Offered fall semester, 3 credits Dr. Gretabeck - Coordinator |
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PSL 7010/7011 |
First of two courses designed to give an introduction to basic human physiology. Prereq: background in organic chemistry, introductory biology, physics AND enrollment in a graduate program. Offered every fall semester, 4 credits (PSL 7011 Basic Graduate Physiology I - a restricted section open only to physiology graduate students and IBS majors.) |
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| PSL 7020 Basic Graduate Physiology Lab I |
Introduction to laboratory exercises and techniques in measuring cell and membrane function; neuronal activity; electrophysiology; and hormonal actions. Prereq: organic chemistry; introductory biology; physics and enrollment in the physiology graduate program; or consent of the coordinator. Offered every fall semester, 2 credits |
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| PSL 7500 Developmental Physiology | A study of the organ physiology from the developmental viewpoint. Prereq: general physiology. Offered fall semester of even years, 3 credits Dr. Debra Skafar- Coordinator |
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| PSL 7550 Adv. Renal Physiology |
A detailed study of the physiological mechanisms promoting homeostasis of the body fluid volumes and ionic composition in the mammal. Prereq: PSL 7010 (PSL 7011) or equivalent. Offered fall semester of odd years, 2 credits Dr. Noreen Rossi - Coordinator |
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| PSL 7600 Adv. Cardiovascular Physiology |
An interdisciplinary course that focuses on current research topics in cardiovascular science. Prereq: PSL 7030, PSL 7031 or equivalent; enrollment is limited to 10. Offered every fall semester, 2 credits Dr. Steven Cala - Coordinator |
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| PSL 7660 Neurophysiology | Anatomy and physiology of the neuron and the mammalian nervous system. Correlations of central nervous system function and electrophysiology. Prereq: PSL 7010/7011. Offered fall semester of even years, 3 credits Dr. Donald DeGracia- Coordinator |
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| PSL 7730 (MTX 7730) Reprod. Sciences: Teratology | Principles of the science of birth defects, focusing on impact of environmental poisons, medicines, and drugs of abuse on eveloping germ cells, embryos and fetuses. The roles of pharmacological/toxicological, physiological (maternal, placental, and fetal), genetic, and nutritional factors in the teratogenic response are examined. Course includes texts and current readings. Prereq: plan of study; consent of coordinator. Offered fall annually, 3 credit Dr. John Hannigan- Coordinator |
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| PSL 7775 Current Research Topics in Reprod. Science |
Lectures covering a variety of current and advanced research topics in the field of reproductive biology, health and medicine. Prereq: plan of study; consent of coordinator. Offered fall annually, 1 credit Dr. Ernest Abel- Coordinator |
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| PSL 7880 Special Problems |
Topics individually arranged with faculty. Prereq: plan of Study and consent of coordinator. 1-8 credits (max. 8) Dr. James Rillema - Coordinator |
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| PSL 7890 Physiology Seminar |
Topics individually arranged with faculty. Prereq: enrollment in a graduate program. Offered every fall, 1 credit (max. 6) Dr. Robert Lasley- Coordinator |
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| PSL 7910 (MBG 7910) Essays in Physiology | Cross-listed to MBG 7910 Readings in Molecular Male Reproduction and Chromatin Systems Biology; Students review/write topic-specific essays. Prereq: permission of instructor. Offered every fall semester, 1 credit Dr. Steven Krawetz - Coordinator |
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| PSL 7996 Arranged Research |
Graduate level experience in research techniques. Special research topics in specified areas arranged with faculty individual faculty member. Prereq: plan of study; consent of coordinator. Offered every semester, 1-15 credits (max. 15) Dr. James Rillema - Coordinator |
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