Graduate Courses in Molecular Physiology & Biophys (MPBP)

MPBP 201 - Human Physiology & Exercise

A comprehensive, in-depth presentation of the scientific basis of human function. Primarily for Physical Therapy students; a limited number of others may be admitted with permission. Prerequisites: CHEM 023 and CHEM 042 or equivalent, two semesters general physics, one semester mathematics, permission.

Credits: 3

MPBP 202 - Human Physiology & Exercise

A comprehensive, in-depth presentation of the scientific basis of human function. Primarily for Physical Therapy students; a limited number of others may be admitted with permission. Prerequisites: CHEM 023 and CHEM 042 or equivalent, two semesters general physics, one semester mathematics, permission.

Credits: 3

MPBP 295 - Special Topics

Credits: 0 to 6

MPBP 301 - Medical Physiology

Function in the whole human organism, and at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels, considered biologically and physically. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.

Credits: 8

MPBP 302 - Neuroscience

A correlated presentation of the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of mammalian CNS. Same course as Anatomy 302. Prerequisite: Permission. Anatomy and Physiology staff.

Credits: 4

MPBP 303 - Critical Reading

Critical reading of the current literature, team taught by the faculty in the Dept. of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics, giving broad exposure to the expertise present in the department.

Credits: 1

MPBP 308 - Biometrics & Applied Statistic

Introduction to the rational use and evaluation of statistical methods in planning experiments and interpreting biological data. Biometrics laboratory included. Course limited to 12 students. Prerequisites: Math. 110 or equivalent, and permission. Fall.

Credits: 5

MPBP 310 - Molecular Basis Biol Motility

Molecular basis of muscle contraction, and cellular motility. Topics include: muscle energetics and mechanics, biochemistry of motility, and regulation of contractile proteins. Lectures and conferences. Prerequisites: MPBP 301; BIOC 301, BIOC 302; permission. Alternate years.

Credits: 3

MPBP 313 - Sem Endocrine Physiology

Devoted to a study of current problems in endocrine research with major emphasis on the molecular mechanism of action of hormones. Prerequisites: MPBP 301; BIOC 301, BIOC 302; permission. Low. Alternate years.

Credits: 3

MPBP 323 - Biophysical Techniques

In depth analysis of biophysical techniques. Topics: Introductory statistics, optics, microscopy, motility, optical tweezers, FRET, light-scattering, SAXS and electron microscopy (single-particles, 2 D-crystals, helices). Alternate years. Pre/co-requisites: Basic mathematics including matrices, differentiation and integration.

Credits: 4

MPBP 381 - Seminar

Presentation and discussion by advanced students, staff, and invited speakers, of current topics in physiology. No credit will be given, but students are expected to participate.

Credits: 0

MPBP 391 - Master's Thesis Research

Credits: 1 to 18

MPBP 395 - Special Topics in MPBP

Topics of interest to Graduate students beyond the scope of existing courses.

Credits: 1 to 4

MPBP 491 - Doctoral Dissertation Research

Credits: 1 to 18