Courses
Physiology
0500. Physiology Lecture/Laboratory (6
s.h.)
Designed for medical students. A broad survey of the major
organ systems. The material is presented in lecture, laboratory,
demonstration and conference.
Note: Students must be matriculated in a Temple University graduate program and obtain permission from the course director.
0501. Physiology Journal
Club (1 s.h.)
Student discussions on current physiological literature, designed
to foster critical evaluation of scientific literature. Students
obtain experience in presenting experimental data in two formats:
formal seminars and informal journal club presentations. Presentations
are critiqued by faculty mentors and the course director.
Note: This course is for Physiology graduate students only.
0502. Physiology Journal
Club (1 s.h.)
Student discussions on current physiological literature, designed
to foster critical evaluation of scientific literature. Students
obtain experience in presenting experimental data in two formats:
formal seminars and informal journal club presentations. Presentations
are critiqued by faculty mentors and the course director.
Note: This course is for Physiology graduate students only.
0505. Preceptorial in
Physiology (1-3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: graduate committee permission.
An intensive study of an area of physiology under the direction
of a faculty member.
0506. Preceptorial in
Physiology (1-3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: graduate committee permission.
An intensive study of an area of physiology under the direction
of a faculty member.
0507. Principles of Physiology (3
s.h.)
In introduction to cell and organ system physiology, less demanding
than Medical Physiology 500. Recommended for students in other
biomedical graduate programs.
0509. Experimental Physiology (2
s.h.)
Students rotate through selected laboratories to help them
choose an area for their graduate research.
Note: This course is for Physiology graduate students only.
0511. Ion Channels in
Nerve and Muscle (2 s.h.)
In-depth study of basic principles of membrane phenomenon.
Focus is on basic properties of single ion channels in nerve
and muscle.
0516. Concepts in Molecular
Physiology (2 s.h.)
The overall goal of this course is to introduce Physiology
graduate students to the powerful tools of modern molecular
biology to aid them in their own research. Topics such as gene
expression, protein interactions, gene transfer and transgenic
and knock-out animal models will be discussed.
0520. Molecular and Cellular
Physiology (3 s.h.)
This course presents a quantitative biophysical and biochemical
description of physiological processes at the level of individual
cells. Topics include biophysical analysis of membrane biology
(membrane transport energetics, electrophysiology, and maintenance
of cellular electrolyte composition) experimental techniques,
and communication between cells. A major component of the course
is an advanced study of cellular signal transduction mechanisms
(second messenger systems, receptor mechanisms, and stimulus-response
coupling).
0523. Microcirculation (2
s.h.)
An in-depth evaluation of the function of the microvasculature
and of research tools used to investigate this segment of the
cardiovascular system. Topics covered include blood flow regulation,
neuronal control, vascular permeability, endothelial cell function
and inflammatory processes.
0531. Gastrointestinal
Function (1 s.h.)
Review of the current concepts of gastrointestinal motility
and secretion. Emphasis on control systems.
0535. Advanced Pulmonary/Physiology
Concepts (2 s.h.)
0537. Pulmonary Physiology (2
s.h.)
The basic physiology of the lung. Regulation of gas exchange
and mechanics of ventilation are emphasized.
0545. Cardiovascular
Physiology (2 s.h.)
In-depth study of the cardiovascular system with emphasis on
the interaction of the heart and peripheral vasculature in
the cardiovascular control systems.
0570. Advanced Molecular
Physiology (2 s.h.)
In-depth analysis of' the design of experiments to address
fundamental problems in biology at the molecular level and
interpretation of the results. Aspects of molecular cloning,
regulation of gene expression, structure-function correlations,
heterologous expression and transgenic animal models are discussed.
0799. Preliminary Examination
Preparation (1 to 9 s.h.)
Self-directed study for the written portion of the preliminary
comprehensive examination
Note: This course is for Physiology graduate students only.
0850. Research (1
to 9 s.h.)
Laboratory research before a graduate student has been elevated
to candidacy.
Note: This course is for Physiology graduate students only.
0899. Post Candidacy
Research (1 to 9 s.h.)
Research
Note: This course is for Physiology graduate students only.
0994. Master`s Thesis (1
to 9 s.h.)
Research leading to the M.S. degree.
Note: This course is for Physiology graduate students only.
0995. Master`s Thesis (1
to 9 s.h.)
Research leading to the M.S. degree.
Note: This course is for Physiology graduate students only.
0997. Physiology Research (1
to 9 s.h.)
Research
Note: This course is for Physiology graduate students only.
0998. Physiology Research (1
to 9 s.h.)
Research
Note: This course is for Physiology graduate students only.
0999. Dissertation Writing (1
to 9 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Students must be elevated to Ph.D.
candidacy by the Graduate School..
Research for the Ph.D. dissertation.
Note: This course is for Physiology graduate students only.