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Fall 1999 Course Descriptions
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PSIO 195A. Colloquium (1) I

PSIO 199. Independent Study (1-3)

PSIO 199H. Honors Independent Study (1-3)

PSIO 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 physiological sciences, health education, medical technology, nursing, nutritional sciences, occupational safety and health, physical education, speech and hearing sciences. 3R, 3L.

PSIO 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 physiological sciences, health education, medical technology, nursing, nutritional sciences, occupational safety and health, physical education, speech and hearing sciences. 3R, 3L. P, PSIO 201.

PSIO 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. P, two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104). (Identical with MCB 220). Approved as Tier Two -Natural Sciences.

PSIO 299. Independent Study (1-2) [Rpt./] I II

PSIO 299H. Honors Independent Study (1-2) [Rpt./] I II

PSIO 391. Preceptorship (1-6) I II

PSIO 393. Internship (1-3) I II

PSIO 399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

PSIO 399H. Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

PSIO 403. Introduction to Cell Physiology (4) I 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 125; CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B, CHEM 241A, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243A, CHEM 243B, PHYS 102, PHYS 103.

PSIO 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. P, open to non-majors only. (Identical with ECE 418, CHEE 418).

PSIO 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. P, or CR, PSIO 418. Open to non-majors only. (Identical with CHEE 419, ECE 419).

PSIO 420. Exercise and Environmental Physiology (3) I II 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, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, MATH 110, MATH 111. May be convened with PSIO 520.

PSIO 421. Physiological Sciences Laboratory (2) I II Laboratory techniques in systems physiology. Emphasis on data acquisition, analysis and interpretation. P, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B, CHEM 241A, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243A, CHEM 243B, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, MATH 124 or MATH 125, PHYS 102, PHYS 103. P, or CR, PSIO 480. May be convened with PSIO 521.

PSIO 445. Assessment and Regulation of Human Body Composition (3) I II Laboratory and field assessment of body fat and lean tissues; morphology of fat, muscle, and bone during growth and aging exercise and dietary regulation of composition in health and chronic disease; obesity, osteoporosis, sarcopenia. P, PSIO 201 and PSIO 202. May be convened with PSIO 545.

PSIO 462. Neurophysiology: Sensorimotor Perspective (3) I II Focuses on mammalian sensorimotor system as a model system to understand principles of neural communication, sensory functions, information processing, and production of behavioral responses. P, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, MATH 111, PHYS 102, PHYS 103.

PSIO 466. Physiology Laboratory (3) II 2R, 4L. P, ECOL 437 and ECOL 468 or V SC 400A and V SC 400B or PSIO 480. (Identical with ECOL 466, which is home). May be convened with PSIO 566.

PSIO 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 and PSIO 202 or MCB 181R and MCB 181L. (Identical with MCB 467, CBA 467).

PSIO 468. Comparative Physiology (3) II P, PSIO 480 or V SC 400A and V SC 400B or ECOL 437. (Identical with ECOL 468, which is home). May be convened with PSIO 568.

PSIO 470. Scientific Methods and Professional Skills (3) II Research approaches in human integrative biology and physiological sciences; principles of data collection, analysis and presentation. P, PSIO 201, PSIO 202, and PSIO 420 or PSIO 480.

PSIO 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 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B, CHEM 241A, CHEM 241B, CHEM243A, CHEM 243B, MATH 113 or MATH 124 or MATH 125, PHYS 102, PHYS 103. (Identical with PCOL 480).

PSIO 485. Cardiovascular Physiology (3) II Physiology principles of the heart and peripheral vasculature, viewed in an integrative manner, from the cellular to the systems level. P, PSIO 201, PSIO 202 or MCB 181R and MCB 181L.

PSIO 495A. Research in Physiological Science (1-2) I II P, open to physiological science majors only.

PSIO 495B. Biomechanics (2) I II P, PSIO 201, PSIO 202.

PSIO 495D. Environmental Physiology (2) [Rpt./ 1] I P, PSIO 420.

PSIO 495E. Endocrinology and Metabolism (2) [Rpt./ 1] II P, PSIO 420 or PSIO 467. May be convened with PSIO 595E.

PSIO 495F. Integrative Cardiorespiratory Physiology (2) [Rpt./ 1] I P, PSIO 420 or PSIO 480. May be convened with PSIO 595F.

PSIO 495G. Muscle Biology (2) [Rpt./ 1] I P, PSIO 462 or PSIO 480. May be convened with PSIO 595G.

PSIO 495I. Body Composition (2) [Rpt./ 1] II P, PSIO 445. May be convened with PSIO 595I.

PSIO 495T. Topics in Physiological Sciences (2) [Rpt./ 1] I P, PSIO 201, PSIO 202. May be convened with PSIO 595T.

PSIO 498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

PSIO 498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]

PSIO 499. Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]

PSIO 499H. Honors Independent Study (1-6)

PSIO 502. Principles of Neuroanatomy (4) II P, 8 units of biological laboratory science, CBA 401; PSYC 302, PSIO 480 desirable. Consent of instructor. (Identical with PSYC 502, which is home).

PSIO 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 125, MATH 129, BIOC 460. (Identical with PS 503).

PSIO 512. Biological Electron Microscopy (4) I II P, one college level course in each of physics, chemistry, and biology. (Identical with MCB 512, which is home).

PSIO 520. Exercise and Environmental Physiology (3) I II For a description of course topics see PSIO 420. Graduate-level requirements include a research-review paper on an approved topic. P, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B, PSIO 201, PSIO 202; MATH 110, MATH 111. May be convened with PSIO 420.

PSIO 521. Physiological Sciences Laboratory (2) I II For a description of course topics see PSIO 421. Graduate-level requirements include additional laboratory reports. May be convened with PSIO 421.

PSIO 545. Assessment and Regulation of Human Body Composition (3) I II For a description of course topics see PSIO 445. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research project and case report. May be convened with PSIO 445.

PSIO 549. Survival Skills for Students (2) I II (Identical with SP H 549, which is home).

PSIO 562. Neurophysiology: Sensorimotor Perspective (3) I II For a description of course topics see PSIO 462. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper. May be convened with PSIO 462.

PSIO 566. Physiology Laboratory (3) II (Identical with ECOL 566, which is home). May be convened with PSIO 466.

PSIO 568. Comparative Physiology (3) II (Identical with ECOL 568, which is home). May be convened with PSIO 468.

PSIO 573. Statistical Analysis and Research Design in Physiological Sciences (3) I Design and statistical analysis procedures in the field of physiological sciences with emphasis on appropriateness of research designs, both experimental and descriptive, and interpretation of statistical analysis procedures. Includes application of statistical power and sample size estimates, reliability, covariance, and multiple regression techniques.

PSIO 575. Special Topics In Biological Imaging (2) I II (Identical with CBA 575, which is home).

PSIO 580. Systems Physiology (5) II Principles of systems physiology. Designed for graduate students throughout the University. P, PSIO 503 or equivalent, MATH 113, PHYS 103, CHEM 243B. (Identical with PCOL 580).

PSIO 582. Topics in Neural Development (2) I P, consult program office before enrolling. (Identical with NRSC 582, which is home).

PSIO 585. Neural Mechanisms of Behavior (2) II (Identical with NRSC 585, which is home).

PSIO 588. Principles of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (4) I P, consult program office before enrolling. (Identical with NRSC 588, which is home).

PSIO 589. Principles of Systems Neurobiology (4) II P, NRSC 588. Consult program office before enrolling. (Identical with NRSC 589, which is home).

PSIO 591. Preceptorship (1-6) I II

PSIO 593. Internship (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

PSIO 595A. Research in Physiological Science (1-2) I II

PSIO 595D. Environmental Psychology (2) I

PSIO 595E. Endocrinology and Metabolism (2) [Rpt./ 1] II For a description of course topics see PSIO 495E. May be convened with PSIO 495E.

PSIO 595F. Integrated Cardiorespiratory Physiology (2) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see PSIO 495F. May be convened with PSIO 495F.

PSIO 595G. Muscle Biology (2) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see PSIO 495G. May be convened with PSIO 495G.

PSIO 595I. Body Composition (2) [Rpt./ 1] II For a description of course topics see PSIO 495I. P, PSIO 445. May be convened with PSIO 495I.

PSIO 595J. Molecular Neurobiology (2) II Available as both 595 and 895. P, open to students in PS, PCOL, NEUR, and NRSC.

PSIO 595M. Assignments in Motor Control (1) Available as both 595 and 895. P, PSIO 480 or equivalent, consult department before enrolling.

PSIO 595N. Endocronology (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895.

PSIO 595O. Renal Physiology (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895. P, PSIO 580 or equivalent.

PSIO 595P. Molecular and Cell Excitability (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895.

PSIO 595Q. Peripheral Vascular Physiology (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895. P, PSIO 580 or equivalent.

PSIO 595R. Membranes and Transport (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895.

PSIO 595S. Systems Neurophysiology (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895.

PSIO 595T. Topics in Physiological Sciences (2) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see PSIO 495T. May be convened with PSIO 495T.

PSIO 596I. Molecular Cardiovascular Biology (3) [Rpt./ 2] I (Identical with SURG 596I, which is home).

PSIO 599. Independent Study (1-6) I II

PSIO 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.

PSIO 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.

PSIO 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.

PSIO 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.

PSIO 625. Human Neuroscience (6) P, consent of instructor. (Identical with MED 625, which is home).

PSIO 695A. Motor Control (2) [Rpt./ 3] II (Identical with NEUR 695A, NRSC 695A, SP H 695A, PSYC 695A).

PSIO 696A. Physiology Series (1) [Rpt./ 3] I II P, open to majors only.

PSIO 696B. Preparation and Presentation (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, consult department before enrolling.

PSIO 696C. Physiology Student Forum (1) [Rpt./ 2] I II

PSIO 697A. Physiology Tutorial (3) [Rpt./ 4] I II P, PSIO 503 or PSIO 580 or equivalent. Consult department before enrolling.

PSIO 699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

PSIO 800. Research (3-6) I Involvement in a special research project of special interest to the student. P, instructor consent.

PSIO 801. Human Physiology (7) [Rpt./] II Comprehensive approach to understanding the system of human physiology.

PSIO 825. Human Neuroscience (6) I II P, consent required to enroll. (Identical with MED 825, which is home).

PSIO 891A. Physiology (3-12) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II

PSIO 895J. Molecular Neurobiology (2) II Available as both 595 and 895. P, instructor consent.

PSIO 895M. Assignments /Motor Control (1) I II Available as both 595 and 895. P, PSIO 480 or equivalent, consult department before enrolling.

PSIO 895N. Endocrinology (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895.

PSIO 895O. Renal Physiology (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895. P, PSIO 601 or PSIO 801.

PSIO 895P. Molecular and Cell Excitability (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895.

PSIO 895Q. Peripheral Vascular Physiology (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895. P, PSIO 601 or PSIO 801.

PSIO 895R. Membranes and Transport (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895.

PSIO 895S. Systems Neurophysiology (2) I II Available as both 595 and 895.

PSIO 896U. Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (2) I II P, 3rd and 4th year medical students only. (Identical with MED 896U, which is home).

PSIO 899. Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]

PSIO 900. Research (1-6) [Rpt./] Individual research not related to a thesis or dissertation for advanced degree.

PSIO 910. Thesis (1-3) Research for the Master's thesis.

PSIO 920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./] Research for the doctoral dissertation.

PSIO 930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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