Graduate Courses in Molecular Physiology & Biophys (MPBP)

MPBP 295 - Advanced Special Topics

Topics of interest to high level Undergraduate and Graduate students beyond the scope of existing courses.

Credits: 0 to 6

MPBP 301 - Human Physiology & Pharm I

An integrated examination of the physiology and pharmacology of the peripheral nervous, muscle and cardiovascular systems in the human body. Pre/co-requisites: CHEM 032 and CHEM 042 or equivalent, two semesters general physics, two semesters calculus. May not be taken for credit with MPBP 306.

Credits: 4

MPBP 302 - Human Physiology & Pharm II

An integrated examination of the physiology and pharmacology of the endocrine, digestive, renal and respiratory systems in the human body. Pre/co-requisites: CHEM 032 and CHEM 042 or equivalent, two semesters general physics, two semesters calculus, MPBP 301 or permission. May not be taken for credit with MPBP 306.

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 306 - Medical Physiology

Function in the whole human organism, and at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels, considered biologically and physically. Pre/co-requisite: Permission of department chair. May not be taken for credit with MPBP 301 or MPBP 302.

Credits: 8

MPBP 308 - Biometrics & Applied Statistic

The rationale and application of biostatistical methods in the biological, health and life sciences with emphasis on interperting and reporting results. Cross-listings: BIOS 308, STAT 308. Prerequisites: STAT 141 or equivalent.

Credits: 3

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: 301; Biochemistry 301, 302; permission. 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 333 - 3D Electron Microscopy&Img Prc

In depth study of the theory of 3D electron microscopy and image processing of single particles. Topics: Fourier transforms. Convolution. Correlation. 2D alignment. Radon transforms. 3D reconstruction techniques. The electron microscope. Specimen preparation and data collection. Alternate years. Pre/co-requisites: Basic mathematics including matrices, differentiation and integration.

Credits: 1

MPBP 381 - Seminar

Presentation and discussion by advanced students, staff, and invited speakers, of current topics in physiology. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

Credits: 1

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