1000. Introduction to Academic and Scientific Methods in Physiology and Neurobiology
2.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
A project-based introduction to scientific methods for first-year declared and prospective Physiology and Neurobiology students. May include discussions of educational and laboratory based research in Physiology and Neurobiology. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
View Classes »1195. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
1201. Learning by Experiencing and Applying Physiological Principles I
1.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to the principles governing gene organization, regulation of transcription, transcript processing, protein production, protein function, and outputs of physiological interest.
View Classes »2201. Learning by Experiencing and Applying Physiological Principles II
2.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Exploration of the role that gene regulation, transcript processing, protein production, and protein function play in the physiology of limb development. Emphasis placed on understanding and communicating primary literature, and experimental systems used in model organisms.
View Classes »2250. Comparative Animal Physiology
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
An introduction to comparative animal physiology, emphasizing the evolutionary impacts of diverse physical, chemical, and environmental factors on vertebrates and invertebrates.
View Classes »2264. Human Physiology and Anatomy
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology, for students in human health and human performance related majors. Topics covered include the musculoskeletal system, membrane potential, neurophysiology, the central nervous system, sensation, and the endocrine system. May not be counted toward the Biological Sciences or PNB majors.
View Classes »2265. Human Physiology and Anatomy
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology, for students in human health and human performance related majors. Topics covered include the cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, renal, and reproductive systems. May not be counted toward the Biological Sciences or PNB majors.
View Classes »2274. Enhanced Human Physiology and Anatomy
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Fundamentals of human physiology and anatomy enhanced through inquiry-based laboratories.
View Classes »2275. Enhanced Human Physiology and Anatomy
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Fundamentals of human physiology and anatomy enhanced through inquiry-based laboratories.
View Classes »2774. Enhanced Human Physiology and Anatomy I
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Fundamentals of human physiology and anatomy enhanced through discussion. A focus on fundamental cell and membrane physiology, as well as the musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems.
View Classes »2775. Enhanced Human Physiology and Anatomy II
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Fundamentals of human physiology and anatomy enhanced through discussion. A focus on organ systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, renal, and reproductive systems.
View Classes »2776. Enhanced Human Physiology and Anatomy Laboratory
2.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Fundamentals of human physiology and anatomy enhanced through inquiry-based laboratories.
View Classes »3120W. Public Communication of Physiology and Neurobiology
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Strategies for effective public communication of science, focusing on accessibly conveying physiological concepts, and considering the role of life scientists as public communicators. Student work may include storytelling, blogging, data visualization, and videography.
View Classes »3178. Introduction to Drosophila Models in Physiology and Neurobiology Research
2.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Exploration of Drosophila as a model organism for addressing molecular, cellular, and anatomical research questions in Physiology and Neurobiology. Students will gain hands-on laboratory experience with fly husbandry, analysis of phenotypic markers, microdissection, microscopy, and behavioral assays such as mating, circadian rhythm, aggression, and learning. Open to all students meeting the prerequisites, no prior laboratory experience is necessary.
View Classes »3179. Molecular Physiology in Drosophila Models
2.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Molecular and cellular techniques used to answer physiology research questions in Drosophila models. Students will gain hands-on laboratory experience measuring lifespan, ovulation, fecundity, tissue remodeling, respiration rate, and metabolic parameters. Assays may include western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunohistochemistry, spectroscopy, PCR, and mass spectrometry.
View Classes »3180. Field Study in Physiology and Neurobiology
1.00 - 4.00 credits | May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
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Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Supervised field work at an off-campus research organization or business. Activities that meet objectives consistent with a major in Physiology and Neurobiology must be planned and agreed upon in advance by the job site supervisor, the faculty coordinator and the student. May be repeated for a total of up to 6 credits. One credit may be earned for each 42 hours of pre-approved activities up to a maximum of 4 credits. May be applied towards the major with permission of department head subject to the PNB major's 3-credit research group limitation. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
View Classes »3251. Biology of the Brain
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Brain functions, from molecular and cellular to overall central nervous system organization. Topics of current scientific interest.
View Classes »3252. Physiological Model Systems
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Comparative exploration of classic and emerging model organisms and their translational research applications towards human health and well-being. Environmental, ethical, and policy considerations relating to animal experimentation.
View Classes »3253W. Current Topics in Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Current topics from primary literature. Molecular mechanisms of brain and nervous system development.
View Classes »3255. Human Neuroanatomy
2.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Anatomy of the human brain and spinal cord; emphasis on the structure and functions of major regions in the central nervous system.
View Classes »3257. Development of the Brain
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to the principles and mechanisms of neural development, from early embryonic stages through adolescence. Students will explore the molecular, cellular, and systems-level processes that shape the developing nervous system.
View Classes »3260. Stem Cell Biology
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Principles of stem cell biology and the use and applications of stem cells in research and therapy. Emphasis on molecular, cellular and physiological properties of stem cells, mechanisms of differentiation, use of recombinant DNA technology and application of stem cells in disease models.
View Classes »3263WQ. Investigations in Neurobiology
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Experimental investigations in neurobiology. Emphasis on designing and carrying out independent research projects, and on communicating the results.
View Classes »3264W. Molecular Principles of Physiology
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Case study of a disease: genetics and inheritance patterns; molecular defects, including transcription and post-transcription defects; physiological defects; therapeutic approaches.
View Classes »3265. Comparative Endocrinology
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
The evolution of hormonal signaling systems in invertebrates and vertebrates.
View Classes »3270. Molecular Endocrinology
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Molecular mechanism(s) of hormone action in vertebrates and invertebrates. Molecular and genetic characterization of hormones, receptors, and signal transduction, and hormone actions at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Includes student presentations on selected papers.
View Classes »3275. Biology of Synaptic Transmission
2.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Various neurotransmitter systems in the brain including anatomy, physiology, cell biology and biochemistry. Neurotransmitters, receptors and transporters at synapses. Synaptic signaling pathways and molecules. Meets during the first nine weeks of the semester.
View Classes »3278. Patient and the Healer
2.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Introductory grounding and experience for students interested in the healing professions in how patients and families experience illness, and what it's like to be a professional health provider.
View Classes »3293. Foreign Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Grading Basis: Graded
Special topics taken in a foreign study program. Consent of Department Head or Key Advisor required, normally to be granted prior to the student's departure. May count toward the major with consent of Department Head or Key Advisor.
View Classes »3294. Undergraduate Seminar
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Grading Basis: Graded
3295. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Grading Basis: Graded
3296. Undergraduate Research in Physiology and Neurobiology
1.00 - 4.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Grading Basis: Graded
Students may apply up to a maximum of three credits of PNB 3296 or PNB 4296 toward the credits-in-major requirement.
View Classes »3298. Variable Topics
3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Grading Basis: Graded
3299. Independent Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Designed for the advanced undergraduate student who desires to pursue a special problem as an introduction to independent investigation.
View Classes »3350. Membrane Transport in Health and Disease
3.00 credits
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Fundamental mechanisms by which water and small molecules are transported across biological membranes. Biophysical and biochemical analysis of transport by diffusion, osmosis, channels, carriers and pumps in health and disease.
View Classes »3500. Cardiorespiratory Physiology
2.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling cardiovascular and respiratory function in health and disease.
View Classes »3700. Sensory Physiology
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Cellular and molecular mechanisms supporting the detection of sensory stimuli in vertebrates, invertebrates and other organisms. Detection of chemicals, touch, temperature, pain, sound, light, heat, magnetic fields, and electricity.
View Classes »4296. Honors Undergraduate Research In Physiology and Neurobiology
1.00 - 3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Grading Basis: Honors Credit
Students may apply up to a maximum of three credits of PNB 3296 or 4296 toward the credits-in-major requirement. Not restricted to students in the Honors program.
View Classes »4297W. Senior Research Thesis in Physiology and Neurobiology
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Special research or independent investigatIon for advanced undergraduates. Involves research and writing a thesis.
View Classes »4400. Biology of Nervous System Diseases
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Basic principles of genetics, molecular and cell biology, and physiology as applied to the mechanisms of disease and repair processes in the nervous system. Topics include established concepts and areas of current research on chronic neurodegenerative, synaptic, and demyelinating disorders, acute trauma and cerebrovascular disorders, and plasticity and repair.
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