Course Description

Students will conduct one semester of independent study in biomedical physiology research under the direction of a faculty advisor. Students will prepare and defend a research-oriented written report, such as a literature review, to a group of faculty and students.

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Athena Title

Capstone Biomedical Physiology

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Non-Traditional Format

Directed study.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered spring and summer

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will be: -able to understand/articulate original and emerging areas of research in biomedical physiology -prepared to pursue careers in a broad range of biomedical professions

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Topical Outline

Developmental biology Endocrinology Epigenetics Neurobiology Neurodegeneration Neurophysiology Neurotoxicology Pharmacology Reproductive physiology Reproductive toxicology Vascular physiology

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