BIOS 5005 - Physiology

Institution:

Yeshiva University

Subject:

Biomedical Sciences (Graduate)

Description:

5005 PHYSIOLOGY: FROM MOLECULES TO MAN COURSE LEADER: Dr. Myles Akabas COURSE DESCRIPTION: Physiology is the study of the homeostatic mechanisms by which cells, organs and whole animals maintain their normal state. It attempts to provide an understanding of the sensory systems, information integration processes and effector systems that are involved in various physiological processes such as the regulation of blood pressure and volume and how the systems respond to stresses to restore normal physiological levels. The course will focus on renal, cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology. Starting with basic membrane transport processes it proceeds to epithelial and muscle physiology and then on to the organ level physiology of the heart, lungs and kidneys with the goal of understanding the physiologic processes that regulate blood pressure, volume, osmolarity and composition of body fluids. The course will attempt to describe the molecular basis for the organ level physiology. The goals of this course are to provide the students with an understanding of basic physiology and an appreciation of the current limits of our understanding and the major questions that are the focus of current research. TThe course generally meets three times per week although on a somewhat irregular schedule to avoid conflicts with medical school courses that the MSTP students must take. As a result the class runs from Labor Day through the end of January. Evaluation is based on class participation and four take-home, essay exams. The course is required for all first year MSTP students. CONTACT INFORMATION: x-3360, Ullmann 209

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.yu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 960-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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