School of Medicine

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Winter Courses

PSL 7030/7031
Basic Graduate Physiology Lecture II
Second of two courses designed to give an introduction to basic human physiology. Prereq: organic chemistry; introductory biology; physics and enrollment in the physiology graduate program; or consent of the coordinator. Offered every winter semester, 4 credits. (PSL 7031 Basic Graduate Physiology II - a restricted section open only to physiology graduate students and IBS majors.)
Dr. Felix Hong - Coordinator
 
PSL 7040
Basic Graduate Physiology Lab II
Introduction to laboratory exercises and techniques in experimental physiology of organ systems. Prereq: organic chemistry; introductory biology; physics; enrollment in the physiology graduate program; or consent of the coordinator. Offered every winter semester, 2 credits
Dr. Jeff Ram - Coordinator
 
PSL 7215 NanoBioScience The impact of NanoBioScience in biology & medicine is profound. Hence, novel tools and technologies used in the study of NanoBioScience, and new discoveries and developments made in the field, will be the focus of this course. Offered winter semester, 3 credits
Dr. Bhanu Jena - Coordinator
 

PSL 7400
Adv. Respiratory Physiology

Advanced topics in respiratory physiology and provide guidance in critical reading and discussion of literature. Prereq: enrollment in a graduate program; or consent of the coordinator. Offered winter semester of even years, 2 credits
Dr. Jason Mateika - Coordinator
 
PSL 7640
Cell and Molecular Physiology

The goal of the course is to introduce you to different aspects of cell and molecular physiology, help you identify unanswered questions, to introduce methods and to train you in developing experimental approaches to unanswered problems. Prereq: PSL 7010 or IBS 7020 and consent of the instructor. Offered winter semester even years, 3 credits
Dr. Douglas Yingst - Coordinator 
 

PSL 7680
Endocrinology
A detailed emphasis on current research. Student participation encouraged; each student required to present a one hour lecture. Prereq: PSL 7010 (PSL 7011). Offered winter semester, 4 credits
Dr. James Rillema - Coordinator
 
PSL 7700
Embryonic Stem Cell Biology

This course is designed to acquaint graduate students with the diverse disciplines involved in human embryonic stem cell research, biology, and therapeutic potential.  Previous coursework in both biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology is suggested.
Dr. Carol Brenner - Coordinator
 

PSL 7740 (PSY 7740) Developmental Systems in Reproductive Biology 
 
Theoretical foundations course in development emphasizing contemporary developmental systems theory and its relevant applications to reproductive biology. Prereq: plan of study; consent of coordinator. Offered winter annually, 3 credit
Dr. Robert Partridge - Coordinator
 
PSL 7770
Perinatal Biology and Reproduction
Lectures exposing students to areas of current interest and research in the field of perinatal biology. Topics are presented from both basic science and clinical perspectives. Prereq: plan of study; consent of coordinator. Offered winter annually, 2 credits
Dr.Giancarlo Mari- Coordinator
 

PSL 7880
Special Topics

Topics individually arranged with faculty. Prereq: plan of Study and consent of coordinator. 1-8 credits (max. 8)
Dr. James Rillema - Coordinator
 
PSL 7890
Physiology Seminar
Topics individually arranged with faculty. Prereq: enrollment in a graduate program. Offered every winter, 1 credit (max. 6)
Dr. Robert Augustyniak - Coordinator 
 
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


A complete list of courses offered thoughout Wayne State University is
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