MSMS 540 - Physiology II

4 credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): MSMS530
Medical Physiology is two courses, one-semester-long each, presented to medical students in their first year. The course consists of recorded lectures, in-class sessions using audience response systems, self-directed learning, small group discussions, labs, plus examinations. The content is designed for medical students but is also a required course for students in the Master Program in Medical Sciences and the graduate students in the Biomedical Sciences. Areas to be covered will include: cell and muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory systems Physiology is the comprehensive study of the function of the human body on an organ system basis. Emphasis is on the integration of functions from the cellular level to that of the total organism and the application of physiology concepts to problem solving. Course includes in-class lectures, group discussions, and computer assisted instruction. Case studies are used to apply physiologic principles to the solution of problems in a patient care setting.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer