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Elements of Physiology Seminar


Course Description

Seminar discussions which build upon Elements of Physiology lectures by emphasizing core concepts in physiology as related to integrative functioning of organ systems.


Athena Title

Elements of Physiology Seminar


Pre or Corequisite

VPHY 3100 or VPHY 3100E or VPHY 3107-3107D or CBIO 2210-2210L or CBIO 3710 or EHSC 2100 or PMCY 3000 or PMCY 3000E or POUL 4175 or POUL 4200/6200-4200L/6200L or WILD 4400/6400


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to analyze how different cells, tissues, and organ systems organize and coordinate physiologic functioning.
  • Students will be able to determine and predict how physiologic systems organize systemic responses to alterations in physiologic parameters.
  • Students will be able to compare and contrast how the core concepts of physiology are functionally integrated between different physiologic systems.

Topical Outline

  • Diffusion and transporters
  • Action potentials
  • Central nervous system
  • Autonomic nervous system
  • Neuromuscular system
  • Endocrine and metabolic functioning
  • Reproductive system
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Respiratory system
  • Renal function

Syllabus