MBS 00503 - Systems Physiology

Credits: 3

This course will focus on physiological systems of the human body, namely, the cardio-renal system and endocrinology. The course will be in the form of didactic lectures. Students will be evaluated on their performance on three examinations. At first the student will be introduced to basic physiological aspects of the cardiovascular system and how it interacts with the kidney. Integrated within the lectures, there will be discussion on diseases that may affect the heart and kidneys and pharmacological treatments for these disorders. In the endocrinology section, the student will be introduced to the actions of various hormones, which affect macro- and micronutrient metabolism. These series of lectures will provide the student with a clear understanding of three complex physiological systems. In order to consolidate understanding of these systems, lectures will be supplemented with appropriate literature outside of texts.

Prerequisite Courses: MBS 00501 with a minimum grade of C and MBS 00502 with a minimum grade of C or (ANS 00501 with a minimum grade of C)
Course Attributes: GCAT, GRAD
Academic Department: Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences