Physiology & Biophysics

  • GMS BY 762: Foundations of Structural Biology I
    Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor
    This graduate-level course provides a thorough grounding in the theory and major experimental methods of Structural Biology. The Fall semester (BY762) covers x-ray crystallography and electron microscopy. The Spring semester (BY763) covers NMR, protein thermodynamics, and spectroscopy. Semesters are independent and may be taken in either order. 2 cr, Fall sem.
  • GMS BY 763: Foundations of Structural Biology II
    Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor
    This graduate-level course provides a thorough grounding in the theory and major experimental methods of Structural Biology. The Fall semester (BY762) covers x-ray crystallography and electron microscopy. The Spring semester (BY763) covers NMR, protein thermodynamics, and spectroscopy. Semesters are independent and may be taken in either order. 2 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS BY 772: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Imaging in Biology and Biochemistry
    Prereq: consent of instructor. An introduction to the basic theory and the fundamental measurements of NMR spectroscopy using the predominant biological nuclei, 1H, 2H, 13C, and 31P, and applications to structure and metabolism; NMR and MRI studies of pathological processes. Hamilton. 2 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS BY 774: Metabolism and Cellular Functions of Complex Lipids
    Prereq: consent of instructor. In-depth description of selected areas of lipid metabolism. Emphasis on functional roles of specific lipid species in cellular processes (e.g., cell activation, protein transport and function). Use of timely articles to discuss newly developed techniques and concepts. Zoeller. 2 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS BY 776: Macromolecular Assemblies I
    Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor
    This graduate course covers the concepts of the assembly of biomacromolecules, their structure and stabilizing forces, and biological function as related to structure. Examples are drawn from assemblies of proteins, lipids, lipoprotein systems, membranes and viruses. The Fall semester (BY776) covers protein assemblies, protein-nucleic acid assemblies, and membrane proteins. The Spring semester (BY777) covers lipid-protein assemblies. Semesters are independent and may be taken in either order. 2 cr, Fall sem.
  • GMS BY 777: Macromolecular Assemblies II
    Graduate Prerequisites: consent of instructor
    This graduate course covers the concepts of the assembly of biomacromolecules, their structure and stabilizing forces, and biological function as related to structure. Examples are drawn from assemblies of proteins, lipids, lipoprotein systems, membranes and viruses. The Fall semester (BY776) covers protein assemblies, protein-nucleic acid assemblies, and membrane proteins. The Spring semester (BY777) covers lipid-protein assemblies. Semesters are independent and may be taken in either order. 2 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS BY 871: Biophysics Special Topics/Student Seminar
    A weekly program in which students present seminars on assigned or selected current scientific literature, attend seminars, and learn grant-writing skills. Emphasis is placed on class participation by all students. 2 cr, Fall sem.
  • GMS BY 872: Biophysics Special Topics/Student Seminar
    A weekly program in which students present seminars on assigned or selected current scientific literature, attend seminars, and learn grant-writing skills. Emphasis is placed on class participation by all students. 2 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS BY 945: Research Biophysics
    Var cr
  • GMS BY 946: Research Biophysics
    Var cr
  • GMS PH 730: Human Physiology A
    Graduate Prerequisites: 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. 4 cr, Fall sem.
  • GMS PH 731: Human Physiology B
    Graduate Prerequisites: GMS PH730 or consent of instructor
    Lectures, laboratories and discussions examine function and regulation of the respiratory , renal, and endocrine systems with emphasis on integrative aspects. 4 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS PH 741: Experimental Methods in Physiology I
    Prereq: consent of instructor. Current research methods in cellular and molecular physiology, as applied to the study of macromolecular function, motility, ligand binding phenomena, and membrane function. Develops problem-solving skills and awareness of current approaches to research problems. Staff. 2 cr, Fall sem.
  • GMS PH 742: Experimental Methods in Physiology II
    Prereq: consent of instructor. A practical approach to electrophysiology techniques. Garcia-Diaz, staff. 2 cr, Spring sem.
  • GMS PH 745: Special Topics in Physiology
    Graduate Prerequisites: 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. Var cr, Fall & Spring sem.
  • GMS PH 841: Physiology Seminar
    A weekly program in which students present seminars on assigned or selected topics in physiology, attend seminars, and learn grant-writing skills. Emphasis is placed on class participation by all students. 2 cr.
  • GMS PH 842: Physiology Seminar
    A weekly program in which students present seminars on assigned or selected topics in physiology, attend seminars, and learn grant-writing skills. Emphasis is placed on class participation by all students. 2 cr.
  • GMS PH 843: Cellular Physiology I and II
    Prereq: consent of instructor. Lectures and discussion on: (1) membrane transport, thermodynamic and kinetic analysis; (2) electrophysiology of cell membranes, excitable membrane properties, electrical coupling, synaptic transmission; and (3) cell motility, molecular mechanism, and regulation of contraction of muscle and other cells; mechanisms of transduction of photoreceptors. Garcia-Diaz, staff. 4 cr, Fall & Spring sem.
  • GMS PH 941: Research Physiology
    Var cr
  • GMS PH 942: Research Physiology
    Var cr