PHYSIOLOGY - PHY

PHY (ZO) 503General Physiology I3(3-0-0) F
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


PHY (ZO) 504General Physiology II3(3-0-0) S
Preq: PHY (ZO) 503
Discussion of general principles of homeostasis, emphasizing importance of integrative action. Following systems studied: alimentary, renal, respiratory and endocrine systems.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


PHY 513Comparative Physiology3(3-0-0) F. Odd yrs.
Preq: 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 Endocrinology4(3-3-0) S
Preq: ZO 421
Basic concepts of endocrinology, including functions of major endocrine glands involved in processes of growth, metabolism and reproduction.
Course Offerings: sprg


PHY 595Special Topics in Physiology1-3 S
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 601Physiology Seminar1(1-0-0) F,S
Preq: Graduate standing
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


PHY (ANS) (CBS) (ZO) 602Seminar In Biology Of Reproduction2(2-0-0) S
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: sprg


PHY 610Special Topics In Physiology1-4 F, S, Sum
Preq: Graduate standing
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 620Special Problems In Physiology1-3 F, S, Sum
Preq: Graduate standing
Credits Arranged
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 685Master's Supervised Teaching1-3 F, S, Sum
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 688Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: 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 Registration3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: 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 Examination1-6 S
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 693Master's Supervised Research1-9 F, S, Sum
Preq: Master's student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 695Master's Thesis Research1-9 F, S, Sum
Preq: Master's student
Thesis Research
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 696Summer Thesis Research1(1-0-0) Sum
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: sum1


PHY 699Master's Thesis Preparation1-3 F,S
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY (ANS) 702Reproductive Physiology of Mammals3(3-0-0) F, S
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: fall


PHY (CBS) (IMM) (MB) (PO) 756Immunogenetics3(2-2-0) F, Alt yrs
Preq: 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 Pathophysiology3(3-0-0) F, Alt. yrs(even)
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


PHY (ANS) 780Mammalian Endocrinology3(3-0-0) S, Alt. yrs. Sum
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: fall


PHY 795Special Topics in Physiology1-4 F,S
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 801Physiology Seminar1(1-0-0) F, S, Sum
Preq: Graduate standing
Course Offerings: sprg


PHY (ANS) (CBS) (ZO) 802Seminar In Biology Of Reproduction2(2-0-0) S
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: sprg


PHY 810Speical Topics In Physiology1-4 F, S, Sum
Preq: Graduate standing
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 820Special Problems In Physiology1-3 F,S
Preq: Graduate standing, Consent of Instructor
Credits Arranged
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 885Doctoral Supervised Teaching1-3 F, S, Sum
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 890Doctoral Preliminary Examination1-9 F, S, Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 893Doctoral Supervised Research1-9 F, S, Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 895Doctoral Dissertation Research1-9 F, S, Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
Dissertation Research
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


PHY 896Summer Dissertation Research1(1-0-0) Sum
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: sum1


PHY 899Doctoral Dissertation Preparation1-3 F, S, Sum
Preq: 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.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg