Graduate or Elective Courses. One or more of the following courses is offered each academic year. In addition, special topics requested by students and/or of timely importance may be offered. Students may also elect to take courses given by other departments.
(The staff). Winter 2012, every 4th year
(The staff). Fall 2011, every 4th year
(The staff). Winter 2009, as requested
(The staff). Fall 2009, every 4th year
(The staff). As requested
(The staff). As requested
(Darnall). As requested
(Leiter). As requested
(Daubenspeck). Summer 2009, every 2nd year
Ordinary, time-varying, nonlinear differential equations describe a wide range of physiological systems and responses. Students will learn to model dynamic physiological systems including excitable membrane phenomena, cardiovascular and respiratory system mechanics and control, and other systems of particular interest to each student. The orientation of the course is pragmatic rather than theoretical, and the goal of the course is to teach students how to construct and evaluate quantitative simulations of physiological phenomena using commonly available computer tools. There are no prerequisites for this course beyond successful completion of the first-year Physiology course. This course will be offered in alternate Spring terms, next in 2009, and will meet at the convenience of the participants.
The propositional examination will consist of two parts, both based on the thesis research proposal: (i) preparation and oral defense of the proposal written as a predoctoral fellowship application; (ii) submission of the application, if appropriate, to a funding agency.
Three of the following rotations are required, each consisting of an association with a different laboratory for up to six months. During each rotation an original research project will be carried out, requiring at least half time for 10 weeks. The results of the research must be formally written up, and usually they are also presented orally as part of Physiology 135. The staff.
As requested
This course is designed for students with a solid fundamental background in Neuroscience. Students should have completed Medical Neuroscience or the equivalent as a prerequisite. Students without this background who wish to take this course may do so with permission of the Instructor. Lectures will cover both classical papers relevant to cellular and molecular neuroscience as well as recent studies that highlight controversial and important findings in this field. Students will be required to read and critique original research papers. Discussion of these papers is an integral part of the course.
Physiology graduate students registering for advanced elective credit should register for Physiology 118. Henderson.
Original laboratory research leading to the preparation of a thesis of publishable quality, which must be defended before an examining committee consisting of five members, including at least two from other departments. The staff.
