335 Physiology. 5 cr. Lectures, recitations, demonstrations, and labs. P: Biol or zool & gen chem before enroll. Not open to Fr.
524 Neurobiology II: An Introduction to the Brain and Behavior. (Crosslisted with Neurosci, Psych, Zoology) 3 cr. An introduction to studies of the human nervous system covering neuroanatomy of the brain, neuronal coding, sensory and motor systems, biological rhythms, arousal, attention, physiological regulation, reward, aversion, learning and memory. P: Zool 523, equiv crse in physiol, or cons inst.
533 Molecular Physiology. 2 cr. This course will introduce funtional aspects of mammalian organ systems from a molecular perspective. Human diseases will receive a special emphasis, and diseases will be used to illustrate the connection between molecules and biological function. P: Chem 103 & 104 or 109 or 115 & 116; Physics 201 & 202 or 207 & 208; Zoology 151 & 152 or Biocore 303 & 304; Math 221 & 222 or 275 & 276. Recommended but not required: Biocore 323, biochem (e.g. Biochem 507 & 508), cell biology (e.g. Zoology 570).
610 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. (Crosslisted with Neurosci, Phmcol-M) 4 cr. Study of original papers leading to an understanding of the molecular basis of electrical activity in neurons. Topics include voltage-sensitive currents, molecular biology of neuronal receptorrs, synaptic transmission and sensory transduction. Lectures supplemented with experimental demonstrations and discussion sessions. P: Zoo 523 or equiv.
611 Systems Neuroscience. (Crosslisted with Anatomy, Neurosci, Phmcol-M, Psych) 4 cr. Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the mammalian nervous system. Lectures will cover the neuroanatomy of the major subdivisions of the human brain, the major sensory and motor systems, and higher order functions. Lab/discussion sections will emphasize readings from the primary literature and hands-on dissections. P: Physiol 610.
625 Brain Cell Cultures: A Laboratory Course. (Crosslisted with Neurosci) 2 cr. Basic skills to culture cells from the central nervous system (cortical neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes). Basic skills to characterize different cultures. P: Intro crses in biochem, cell biology & anatomy.
629 Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Memory. (Crosslisted with Neurosci) 3 cr. Course will focus on the cell signaling and the resulting structural changes that occur at neuronal synapses during memory formation. The aim is to understand how the synaptic changes underlying memory occur. P: Crse in cellular neurosci (Neurosci 523 or equiv); Biochem 501 or equiv.
630 Neuronal Mechanisms for Sensation and Memory in Cerebral Cortex. (Crosslisted with Neurosci, Anatomy) 3 cr. Current literature will be considered in lectures and discussions that provides insight into how the cerebral cortex processes sensory information to generate and store cogent representations of the external world. The course includes laboratory exercises and demonstrations. P: Intro neurosci crse highly recommended: Neurosci/Anat/Phmcol/Physiol 611, Med Sc-M 731, Comp Bio 505, Zool/Neurosci/Psych 523, Psych/Neurophy/Neurosci/Zool 524; or cons inst.
675 Selected Topics in Physiology. 1-3 cr. Each topic taught once every two years: advanced cardiovascular physiology, advanced respiratory physiology, advanced endocrinology, membrane transport physiology and neurobiology. P: Cons inst.
699 Independent Work. 1-4 cr.
700 Professional Development for Biomedical Graduate Students. (Crosslisted with Neurosci) 1 cr. Provides graduate students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in science. Topics which are covered include choosing a thesis advisor, grant writing, preparing a seminar presentation, etc.
720 Principles of Human Physiology. 7 cr. Lectures, demonstrations, and lab. Peripheral nervous system, autonomic system, synaptic and neuroeffector transmission and introduction to physiology of cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive tract, kidney and endocrine systems. P: 1st yr Med stdt or Grad stdt with cons inst.
725 Muscle Biology. (Crosslisted with An Sci, Anatomy) 2 cr. Anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of muscle. P: Crse in biochem or biomolecular chem & physiol or cons inst.
773 Cardiorespiratory Adaptions to Environment and Exercise. (Crosslisted with Kines) 3 cr. Examination of the effects of acute and chronic exercise and exposure to hypo- and hyperbaric environments on physiological responses; mechanisms underlying these responses. P: Physiol 720 or cons inst.
799 Independent Reading. 1-4 cr. P: Cons inst.
901 Seminar. 1 cr. P: A course in animal physiology.
990 Research. 1-9 cr.