Physiology & Biophysics

• GMS BY 760: Foundations of Biophysics and Structural Biology
  Prereq: consent of instructor. The course provides thorough grounding in theory and practice of the major, fundamental methods of biophysics and structural biology. The course covers thermodynamics, spectroscopy, electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction and crystallography, and nuclear magnetic resonance from the standpoint of modern molecular and structurally based research. Atkinson. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS BY 771: Biophysics of Macromolecular Assemblies
  Prereq: GMS BI 751 or GMS BI 755, 756, and consent of instructor. Advanced course. Assembly of biomacromolecules, their structure and stabilizing forces; biological function as related to structure, with examples drawn from assemblies of proteins, lipids, lipoprotein systems, and membranes. Shipley. 4 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS BY 872: Biophysics Special Topics/Student Seminar
  A weekly program in which first and second year students present seminars on assigned or selected current topics in biophysics and structural biology. Emphasis is placed on class participation by all students. Atkinson, members of the department. 2 cr, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS BY 945: Research in Biophysics
  Var cr
• GMS BY 946: Research in Biophysics
  Var cr
• GMS PH 730: Human Physiology A
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Cellular and organ physiology. Lectures and discussions examine the function of nerves, muscles, blood and the cardiovascular and digestive systems. Emphasis is placed on the regulation of organ function and on integrative aspects of human physiology. Garcia-Diaz, staff. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS PH 731: Human Physiology B
  Prereq: GMS PH 730 or consent of instructor. Lectures, laboratories and discussions examine function and regulation of the respiratory and renal systems with emphasis on integrative aspects. Garcia-Diaz, staff. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PH 740: Medical Physiology
  (MED MS 134) This course covers transport mechanisms, molecular biology and mechanics of muscle, blood, and the function and regulation of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory and renal systems, with emphasis on integrative aspects. We use a lecture format, a few laboratory sessions and numerous small group discussions of problems and clinical cases that encourage conceptual understanding of course material. Saide, staff. 6 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PH 745: Special Topics in Physiology
  Prereq: consent of instructor. Current and classical papers in a given area of physiology are assigned for reading and later discussion with students. Topics include mechanics of muscle, cell motility, membrane transport, sensory physiology, and instrumentation in physiological research. TBA. Var cr, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS PH 748: Endocrinology
  (MED MS 128) Prereq: biochemistry or physiology, and consent of instructor. This is an integrated treatment of human endocrinology: biosynthesis of hormones, regulation, receptor interactions, and physiological effects. The course is presented in lecture format and in small group discussion sessions where clinical cases are used to exemplify the mechanisms of endocrine function. Head. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PH 750: Endocrinology
  Prereq: biochemistry or physiology, and consent of instructor. This is an integrated treatment of human endocrinology: biosynthesis of hormones, regulation, receptor interactions, and physiological effects. The course is presented in lecture format and in small group discussion sessions where clinical cases are used to exemplify the mechanisms of endocrine function. Head. 2 cr, Spring sem.
• GMS PH 841: Physiology Seminar
  Students present seminars on their research and/or review literature related to their research. Students attend the seminars presented by staff and other students. Levy, staff. 2 cr each, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS PH 842: Physiology Seminar
  Students present seminars on their research and/or review literature related to their research. Students attend the seminars presented by staff and other students. Levy, staff. 2 cr each, Fall & Spring sem.
• GMS PH 941: Research Physiology
  Var cr
• GMS PH 942: Research Physiology
  Var cr

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