PHY - Physiology


PHY (ZO) 503General Physiology IUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: Senior standing or Graduate standing, the following courses are recommended: ZO 421, BCH 451, a year of physics
Discussion of general principles of homeostasis, emphasizing importance of integrative action. Following systems studied: muscular, cardiovascular and nervous systems.


PHY (ZO) 504General Physiology IIUNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: PHY (ZO) 503
Discussion of general principles of homeostasis, emphasizing importance of integrative action. Following systems studied: alimentary, renal, respiratory and endocrine systems.


PHY 513Comparative PhysiologyUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: ZO 421
Comparative study of the organ systems of vertebrates and physiological processes involved in maintaining homeostatic state. Various compensatory mechanisms employed during environmental stress included.


PHY (PO) (ZO) 524Comparative EndocrinologyUNITS: 4 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ZO 421
Basic concepts of endocrinology, including functions of major endocrine glands involved in processes of growth, metabolism and reproduction.


PHY (ANS) 552Advanced Reproductive Physiology and BiotechnologyUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Spring Only
Comparative approach to examining aspects of reproductive physiology in selected vertebrate species. Detailed examination of current reproductive biotechnologies and ethical issues associated with the application of reproductive biotechnologies. Credit will not be given for both ANS 452 and ANS(PHY) 552.


PHY 595Special Topics in PhysiologyUNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Spring Only


PHY 601Physiology SeminarUNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: Graduate standing


PHY (ANS) (CBS) (ZO) 602Seminar In Biology Of ReproductionUNITS: 2 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS(PHY) 702
Current topics in animal reproduction presented by reproductive physiologists from various Research Triangle institutions. Student presentations of research projects or library projects in area of animal reproduction.


PHY 610Special Topics In PhysiologyUNITS: 1-4 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Graduate standing


PHY 620Special Problems In PhysiologyUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Credits Arranged


PHY 685Master's Supervised TeachingUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.


PHY 688Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time RegistrationUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc.


PHY 689Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time RegistrationUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester.


PHY 690Master's ExaminationUNITS: 1-6 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: Master's student
For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam.


PHY 693Master's Supervised ResearchUNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.


PHY 695Master's Thesis ResearchUNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
Thesis Research


PHY 696Summer Thesis ResearchUNITS: 1 - Offered in Summer
Prerequisite: Master's student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.


PHY 699Master's Thesis PreparationUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: Master's student
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their thesis.


PHY (ANS) 702Reproductive Physiology of MammalsUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: ZO 421
Survey of reproductive strategies among vertebrates; in-depth coverage of mammalian reproductive physiology; gametogenesis, fertilization, embryonic and fetal development, parturition, puberty, neuroendrocrine control mechanisms in male and female mammals.


PHY (CBS) (IMM) (MB) (PO) 756ImmunogeneticsUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: MB 501C or MB 751
Basic concepts of the immune system. Genetic basis of the immune response including immunoglobulin genetics, major histocompatibility complexes and their role in the immune response, the molecular basis of the immune system and effector mechanisms.


PHY (ANS) (CBS) (NTR) 764Advances in Gastrointestinal PathophysiologyUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: PHY 503, PHY 504
This course will focus on advanced gastrointestinal physiology and the pathophysiology of deseases of relevance to scientsts involved in animal-related research. In particular, the course will cover the pathophysiology of ulceration, infectious diarrhea, ischemia, motility disorders, and inflammatory diseases of the gut. An in-depth review paper will be required based on recent literature rgarding a specific gastrointestinal disease.


PHY (ANS) 780Mammalian EndocrinologyUNITS: 3
Prerequisite: BCH 451, ZO 421
Mammalian endocrine system with emphasis on ontogeny and anatomy of key organs; synthesis and action of hormones. Role of hormones in regulation of physiological processes such as metabolism, exocrine function, digestion, ion balance, behavior, lactation, growth and reproduction.


PHY 795Special Topics in PhysiologyUNITS: 1-4 - Offered in Fall and Spring


PHY 801Physiology SeminarUNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Graduate standing


PHY (ANS) (CBS) (ZO) 802Seminar In Biology Of ReproductionUNITS: 2 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: ANS(PHY) 702
Current topics in animal reproduction presented by reproductive physiologists from various Research Triangle institutions. Student presentations of research projects or library projects in area of animal reproduction.


PHY 810Speical Topics In PhysiologyUNITS: 1-4 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Graduate standing


PHY 820Special Problems In PhysiologyUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall and Spring
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Credits Arranged


PHY 885Doctoral Supervised TeachingUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planing for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.


PHY 890Doctoral Preliminary ExaminationUNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams.


PHY 893Doctoral Supervised ResearchUNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.


PHY 895Doctoral Dissertation ResearchUNITS: 1-9 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
Dissertation Research


PHY 896Summer Dissertation ResearchUNITS: 1 - Offered in Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.


PHY 899Doctoral Dissertation PreparationUNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: Doctoral student
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations.