| PHYB | 502 | Physiology of Reproduction | 2 hours. | The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire a detailed and up-to-date understanding of the Biology of Reproduction at both the physiological and molecular levels. |
| PHYB | 512 | Gastrointestinal Physiology | 2 hours. | Advanced study of the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract. Special emphasis will be placed on recent developments in cellular and molecular aspects and on how they relate to established concepts in the literature. Prerequisite(s): PHYB 402 or consent of the instructor. |
| PHYB | 516 | Physiology and Biochemistry of Muscle Contraction | 2 hours. | Structure and function of myosin, actin, tropomyosin, troponin, and the sarcoplasmic reticulum; control, energetics, and mechanism of muscle contraction; gene expression. |
| PHYB | 518 | Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology | 3 hours. | Advanced study of the cardiovascular system from molecule to organism. Emphasis on recent developments at the molecular/cellular level and their relationship to overall function. Prerequisite(s): PHYB 401 or consent of the instructor. |
| PHYB | 523 | Exercise Biology in Health and Disease | 3 hours. | Interrelationships between exercise and various pathological conditions. Current research focusing on molecular and cellular mechanisms in healthy and diseased states. Same as KN 523. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| PHYB | 530 | Stem Cells | 2 hours. | Discussion of stem cell development into different cell types that may offer a renewable source of replacement cells to treat diseases, conditions, and disabilities. Cells from adult tissue, fetal tissue, and embryonic sources are discussed. Recommended background: Knowledge of cell biology. |
| PHYB | 540 | Ion Channels: Structure, Function, Pharmacology and Pathology | 2 hours. | The concept of ion channels is treated from the perspectives of their molecular structures and functions. Modulation, pathological conditions (channelopathies), and pharmacological intervention will also be treated. Same as PCOL 540. Recommended background: One undergraduate course in biochemistry and one in physiology, or consent of the instructor. |
| PHYB | 551 | Human Physiology I | 5 hours. | Lectures and conferences in human physiology. Emphasis is on cellular, nerve-muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal physiology. Prerequisite(s): Mathematics, undergraduate physics, and organic chemistry; or consent of instructor. Recommended background: Course work in biological sciences. |
| PHYB | 552 | Translational and Applied Physiology | 3 hours. | Continuation of GCLS 500 Physiology. Advanced physiological concepts emphasizing interactions of different organs and systems under normal and abnormal conditions. Review of compensatory mechanisms and clinical applications of physiology. Prerequisite(s): GCLS 500. Recommended background: Course work in biological sciences. |
| PHYB | 569 | Methods in Experimental Physiology | 3 hours. | Primarily for students in physiology. Registration limited to eight. A laboratory course designed to acquaint students with advanced techniques and methodology in physiologic investigations. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the MS or PhD in Physiology and Biophysics program, and credit or concurrent registration in PHYB 401 or the equivalent; or consent of the instructor. |
| PHYB | 585 | Cell Biology | 4 hours. | Functional and structural organization of the cell with emphasis on the cellular basis of physiological activity. Same as ANAT 585, and MIM 585. |
| PHYB | 586 | Cell Physiology | 3 hours. | Advanced functional and structural organization of the cell with emphasis on the cellular basis of physiological activity. Prerequisite(s): PHYB 552 and GCLS 501 and GCLS 503; or consent of the instructor. |
| PHYB | 591 | Departmental Seminar | 1 hours. | Weekly seminar by staff and invited speakers. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Required of all physiology and biophysics students each fall and spring semester while enrolled in the graduate program. Prerequisite(s): Graduate or professional standing. |
| PHYB | 592 | Tactics and Strategy of Research in Physiology | 2 hours. | Course presents an analysis concerning various approaches in solving current physiology problems. Emphasizes critical reading of the literature. Prerequisite(s): PHYB 401. |
| PHYB | 594 | Special Topics in Physiology and Biophysics | 1 TO 4 hours. | Topics may include bioengineering, endocrinology, membrane biology, ion transport and its regulation, muscle physiology, neurophysiology, molecular neurobiology and others of current significance in physiology and biophysics. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| PHYB | 595 | Journal Club and Seminar in Physiology | 1 hours. | Student presentation and discussion of assigned topics of current importance in physiology and biophysics as well as related fields. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Limited to degree candidates in physiology and biophysics. |
| PHYB | 596 | Independent Study | 1 TO 4 hours. | Individual study guided by a faculty member. The format of the course, examination and grading to be established by the faculty member. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |
| PHYB | 598 | MS Thesis Research | 0 TO 16 hours. | Thesis work under the supervision of a graduate advisor. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in physiology and biophysics. |
| PHYB | 599 | PhD Thesis Research | 0 TO 16 hours. | Thesis work under the supervision of a graduate advisor. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. |