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PHYSIOLOGY (PSIO)
120. Human Physiology: The Facts of Life (4) I II Introduction to human biological function ranging from the cellular to the organ system level with a focus on situations encountered in daily life. (Identical with MCB 120, MCB 120). Change course number to 220. See new number for additional changes. Effective Spring 99
195. Colloquium
a. How the Body Works (1) I
199. Independent Study (1-3)
199H. Honors Independent Study (1-3)
201. Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) I S Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary systems, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Primarily for majors in exercise sciences, health education, medical technology, nursing, nutritional sciences, occupational safety and health, physical education, speech and hearing sciences. 3R, 3L.
202. Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) II S Continuation of structure and function of the human body. Topics include endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Primarily for majors in exercise sciences, health education, medical technology, nursing, nutritional sciences, occupational safety and health, physical education, speech and hearing sciences. 3R, 3L. P, PSIO 201.
220. Human Physiology: The Facts of Life (4) I II Introduction to human biological function ranging from the cellular to the organ system level with a focus on situations encountered in daily life. (Identical with MCB 220). Approved as Tier 2 - Natural Science. Effective Spring 1999.
299. Independent Study (1-2) [Rpt./] I II
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-2) [Rpt./] I II
308. Introduction to Physiological Sciences (2) I Introduction to the interdisciplinary nature of the physiological sciences; historical perspectives, areas of research, and career opportunities. P, PSIO 201, PSIO 202.
360. Functional Kinesiology (3) II Anatomical and mechanical factors affecting human movement, particularly in sport and exercise situations. P, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, MATH 121. Open to physical education majors only. (Identical with PE 360). Change home to PE. Keep crosslist with PSIO. Change units to: (3). Effective Spring 99
373. Physiological Basis of Physical Education and Athletics (3) I Physiological responses and adaptations to physical activity in various populations and environments; emphasizes fitness evaluation and application of training principles for exercise and sport. P, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, CHEM 103A, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B; CR, CHEM 103B. Open to physical education majors only. (Identical with PE 373). Change home to PE. Keep crosslist with PSIO. Change units to: (3). Effective Spring 99
374. Physiological Basis of Physical Education and Athletics Laboratory (1) II P or CR, PSIO 373. (Identical with PE 374). Change home to PE. Keep crosslist with PSIO. Change units to: (3). Effective Spring 99
393. Internship (1-3) I II
399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
403. Introduction to Cell Physiology (4) How cells work and how the workings of different types of cells provide the foundation for how organs work and how organisms function. P, MATH 124 or MATH 125A; CHEM 243B, PHYS 103.
418. Physiology for Engineers (4) I Designed to bring to engineering students an awareness of the structure and function of whole organisms, their component organs, and organ systems. Open to non-majors only. (Identical with CHEE 418, ECE 418).
419. Physiology Laboratory (2) I Laboratory experiments in physiology intended to provide experience with organ systems and measurement techniques. Designed for engineering students enrolled in the clinical engineering and biomedical engineering options. 6L. P or CR, PSIO 418. Open to non-majors only. (Identical with CHEE 419, ECE 419).
420. Exercise and Environmental Physiology (3) I Regulation and adjustment of physiological systems during acute exercise and adaptations with chronic exercise in various populations and environments; emphasizes physiological mechanisms. P, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B, CHEM 241A, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243A, CHEM 243B, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, MATH 121, MATH 118, PHYS 102, PHYS 103. May be convened with PSIO 520.
421. Physiological Sciences Laboratory (2) I Laboratory techniques in systems physiology. Emphasis on data acquisition, analysis and interpretation. Writing Emphasis Course for physiological sciences majors. P, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B, CHEM 241A, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243A, CHEM 243B, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, MATH 118, MATH 121, PHYS 102, PHYS 103. May be convened with PSIO 521.
445. Evaluation and Regulation of Body Build and Composition (3) I Laboratory and field assessment of body fat, lean body mass and comatotype, anthropometry; body build and composition of the athlete; morphology of fat and lean tissue; exercise and dietary regulation of obesity and chronic underweight. P, PSIO 201 and PSIO 202. May be convened with PSIO 545.
462. Neuromechanical Kinesiology (3) I II Neuromechanical bases of human movement. P, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, MATH 118, PHYS 102, PHYS 103, PHYS 181, PHYS 182. May be convened with PSIO 562.
466. Physiology Laboratory (3) II (Identical with ECOL 466, which is home). May be convened with PSIO 566.
467. Endocrine Physiology (3) I Mammalian endocrine regulation from an integrative physiology perspective. Primary focus is on calcium and fuel metabolism, stress, fluid balance, reproduction, and growth and development. P, PSIO 201 or PSIO 202 and MCB 181R or MCB 182. (Identical with CBA 467, MCB 467).
468. Comparative Physiology (3) II (Identical with ECOL 468, which is home). May be convened with PSIO 568.
470. Scientific Methods and Professional Skills (3) II Research approaches in human integrative biology and exercise sciences; principles of data collection, analysis and presentation. P, PSIO 308.
480. Human Physiology (5) II Principles of physiology with emphasis on the human, including discussion intended to reinforce principles of physiological phenomena; designed primarily for students in pharmacy and health-related sciences. P, CHEM 243B, MATH 123, PHYS 103, consult department before enrolling. (Identical with PCOL 480).
495. Colloquium
a. Research in Physiological Sciences (1-2) I II P, open to physiological science majors only. May be convened with PSIO 595A.
b. Biomechanics (2) I S P, PSIO 462.
d. Environmental Physiology (2) [Rpt./ 1] II P, PSIO 420. May be convened with PSIO 595D.
e. Endocrinology and Metabolism (2) [Rpt./ 1] II P, PSIO 420. May be convened with PSIO 595E.
f. Integrative Cardiorespiratory Physiology (2) [Rpt./ 1] I S P, PSIO 420. May be convened with PSIO 595F.
g. Kinesiology (2) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, PSIO 462. May be convened with PSIO 595G.
i. Body Composition (2) [Rpt./ 1] II P, PSIO 445 or PSIO 545. May be convened with PSIO 595I.
t. Topics in Physiological Sciences (2) [Rpt./1] I II P, PSIO 201 and PSIO 202. May be convened with PSIO 595T.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]
499. Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (1-6)
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
502. Principles of Neuroanatomy (4) II (Identical with CBA 502, which is home).
503. Cellular and Molecular Physiology (5) I Through examination of fundamental cellular processes, the integrated function of diverse cell types is discussed. Topics include: mechanisms involved in protein expression, intracellular protein targeting, and regulation of protein function; membrane transport phenomena; cell signaling mechanisms-excitability, ion channels, synaptic function; muscle and vascular function. P, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104B, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243B, PHYS 103, MATH 125A, MATH 125B, BIOC 460. (Identical with PS 503).
512. Biological Electron Microscopy (4) I II (Identical with MCB 512, which is home).
520. Exercise and Environmental Physiology (3) I For a description of course topics see PSIO 420. Graduate-level requirements include a research-review paper on an approved topic. P, BIOC 460 or BIOC 462A, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B, CHEM 241A, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243A, CHEM 243B, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, MATH 121, MATH 118, PHYS 102, PHYS 103. May be convened with PSIO 420.
521. Physiological Sciences Laboratory (3) I For a description of course topics see PSIO 421. Graduate-level requirements include additional laboratory reports. P or CR, PSIO 520. May be convened with PSIO 421.
545. Evaluation and Regulation of Body Build and Composition (3) I For a description of course topics see PSIO 445. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research project and case report. P, PSIO 201 and PSIO 202. May be convened with PSIO 445.
549. Survival Skills for Students (2) I II (Identical with SP H 549, which is home).
562. Neuromechanical Kinesiology (3) I II For a description of course topics see PSIO 462. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper. P, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, MATH 118, PHYS 102, PHYS 103, PHYS 181, PHYS 182. May be convened with PSIO 462.
566. Physiology Laboratory (3) II (Identical with ECOL 566, which is home). May be convened with PSIO 466.
568. Comparative Physiology (3) II (Identical with ECOL 568, which is home). May be convened with PSIO 468.
570. Research Design in Physiological Sciences (2) II Study of research designs, methodologies and data analysis procedures pertinent to the physiological sciences; emphasis is on the selection of research problems and interpretation of research articles.
571. Laboratory in Research Design for Physiological Sciences (1) II Laboratory experiences in literature retrieval systems; data analysis procedures by calculator, microcomputer, and mainframe computer; critical analysis procedures of research articles, and participation in a research project. CR, PSIO 570.
573. Statistical Analysis (3) I Analysis of research designs and data analysis procedures in the field of exercise and sport sciences with emphasis on appropriateness of selected designs and interpretation of various data analysis procedures. Statistical power, reliability, covariance and multiple regression techniques and uses of micro- and mainframe data analysis software. P, PSIO 570, PSIO 571.
575. Special Topics In Biological Imaging (2) I II (Identical with CBA 575, which is home). P, PSIO 570, PSIO 571.
580. Systems Physiology (5) II Principles of systems physiology. Designed for graduate students throughout the University. Consult department before enrolling. P, PSIO 503 or equivalent, MATH 123, PHYS 103, CHEM243B. (Identical with PCOL 580).
582. Topics in Neural Development (2) I (Identical with NRSC 582, which is home).
585. Neural Mechanisms of Behavior (2) II (Identical with NRSC 585, which is home).
588. Principles of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (4) I (Identical with NRSC 588, which is home).
589. Principles of Systems Neurobiology (4) II (Identical with NRSC 589, which is home).
593. Internship (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
595. Colloquium
a. Research in Physiological Science (1-2) I II May be convened with PSIO 495A.
d. Environmental Psychology (2) II P, PSIO 420. May be convened with PSIO 495D.
e. Endocrinology and Metabolism (2) [Rpt./ 1] II P, PSIO 420. May be convened with PSIO 495E.
f. Integrated Cardiorespiratory Physiology (2) [Rpt./ 1] I S P, PSIO 420. May be convened with PSIO 495F.
g. Kinesiology (2) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, PSIO 462. May be convened with PSIO 495G.
i. Body Composition (2) [Rpt./ 1] II P, PSIO 445 or PSIO 545. May be convened with PSIO 495I.
j. * Molecular Neurobiology (2) II P, open to graduate students in PS, PCOL, and NEUR, consent of instructor. Change prerequisite to: open to students in PS, PCOL, NEUR, and NRSC. Effective Spring 1999.
k. * Mathematical Techniques In Physiology (2) I II P, MATH 125A, MATH 125B, PSIO 160.
l. * Muscle Physiology (2) I II P, PSIO 503.
m. * Assignments in Motor Control (1) P, PSIO 480 or equivalent, consult department before enrolling.
n. * Endochrinology (2) I II
o. * Renal Physiology (2) I II P, PSIO 580 or equivalent.
p. * Molecular and Cell Excitability (2) I II
q. * Peripheral Vascular Physiology (2) I II P, PSIO 580 or equivalent.
r. * Membranes and Transport (2) I II
s. * Systems Neurophysiology (2) I II
t. Topics in Physiological Sciences (2) [Rpt./1] I II P, PSIO 201 and PSIO 202. May be convened with PSIO 495T.
* available as both 595 and 895
596. Seminar
i. Principles in Cellular and Molecular Cardiovascular Biology (3) [Rpt./ 2] I (Identical with SURG 596I, which is home).
599. Independent Study (1-6) I II
601. Systems Physiology (6) II Comprehensive coverage of systemic physiology with emphasis in the underlying principles of function. Consent required to enroll; consult instructor before registering. P, consult department before enrolling.
602. Readings in Systems Physiology (1) II Readings of primary literature coordinated with Systems Physiology 601 lectures. Includes 3 laboratory sessions for Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Renal systems. P, PSIO 601.
610. Research Methods in Physiology (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II Laboratory course providing students with an understanding of the types of research available in the department. (Maximum length is 8 weeks). P, consult department before enrolling.
620. Introduction to Systems Neurophysiology (2) II An interdisciplinary overview of selected aspects of systems neurophysiology specifically designed for graduate students in physiological sciences who do not specialize in neuroscience. The course focuses upon the generalized mammalian nervous system, with occasional reference to lower vertebrate and invertebrate systems. The course focuses upon key features of segmental (spinal, periphery sensory afferent, neuroeffector) and suprasegmental (brain) mechanisms that control and/or modulate sensorimotor, cardiorespiratory, and endocrine systems. Open to non-majors. P, PSIO 503 or PSIO 588 with consent of instructor.
625. Human Neuroscience (6) (Identical with MED 625, which is home).
695. Colloquium
a. Motor Control (2) [Rpt./ 3] II (Identical with NEUR 695A, NRSC 695A, PSYC 695A, SP H 695A).
696. Seminar
a. Physiology Series (1) [Rpt./ 3] I II Open to majors only.
b. Preparation and Presentation (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, consult department before enrolling. Open to majors only.
c. Physiology Student Forum (1) [Rpt./ 2] I II
697. Workshop
a. Physiology Tutorial (3) [Rpt./ 4] I II P, PSIO 503 or PSIO 580 or equivalent, consult department before enrolling.
699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
800. Research (3-6) I Involvement in a special research project of special interest to the student. P, instructor consent.
801. Human Physiology (7) [Rpt./] II Comprehensive approach to understanding the system of human physiology.
825. Human Neuroscience (6) I II (Identical with MED 825, which is home).
891. Preceptorship
a. Physiology (3-12) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II
895. Colloquium
j.* Molecular Neurobiology (2) II P, open to graduate students in PS, PCOL, and NEUR, instructor consent.
k. * Mathematical Techniques In Physiology (2) I II P, MATH 125A, MATH 125B, PCOL 160.
l. * Muscle Physiology (2) I II P, PSIO 503.
m. * Assignments /Motor Control (1) I II P, PSIO 480 or equivalent, consult department before enrolling.
n. * Endocrinology (2) I II
o. * Renal Physiology (2) I II P, PSIO 601 or PSIO 801.
p. * Molecular and Cellular Excitability (2) I II
q. * Peripheral Vascular Physiology (2) I II P, PSIO 601 or PSIO 801.
r. * Membranes and Transport (2) I II
s. * Systems Neurophysiology (2) I II
*Available as both 595 and 895
896. Seminar
u. Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (2) I II (Identical with MEDI 896U, which is home). P, 3rd and 4th year medical students only.
899. Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]
900. Research (1-6) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-3)
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]