Describes the physiology and neurobiology of sleep and impact of sleep, sleep deprivation, and sleep disorders on immune, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, and neural systems, as well as examines changes in sleep across the life span. The integrative nature of sleep and circadian rhythms in normal physiologcial and cognitive function and their importance in health and disease processes will be emphasized. IPHY 4580 and 5580 are identical courses. Department enforced requisites: one year of general biology (lecture + lab) and one year of general chemistry (lecture + lab); IPHY 2800 or equivalent. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY) or Integrative Physiology Concurrent Degree (C-IPHY) graduate students only.
Studies the immune system, a multi-cellular system that functions to protect us from disease. Introduces concepts associated with the development and function of individual cells of the immune system (T-cells, B-cells, neutrophils, dendritic cells, macrophages), as well as their integrative roles in physiology and host defense. Recommended prereqs: one year of general biology (lecture + lab) and one year of general chemistry (lecture + lab); IPHY 3470. Same as IPHY 4600. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY) or Integrative Physiology Concurrent Degree (C-IPHY) graduate students only.
Explores the function of the nervous system, including how the properties of neurons influence nervous system activity, how the nervous system controls the activity of muscles and how the sensory effects of muscle activity influence the function of the nervous system. Department enforced prerequisites: one year of general biology (lecture + lab) and one year of general chemistry (lecture + lab), IPHY 2800 (or equivalent); IPHY 3410. Same as IPHY 4720. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY or C-IPHY) graduate students only.
Investigates human motor control by integrating concepts from exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sport psychology. Applications are made to clinical and educational exercise contexts. Recommended prereqs., IPHY 3410 and IPHY 3470. Same as IPHY 4730.
Offers a critical analysis of motor learning theories, including Adam's closed loop theory, Schmidt's schema theory, and the influence of contextual interference on learning and performance. Also covers feedback and practice organization. Projects and presentations required. Same as IPHY 4740. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY or C-IPHY) or Psychology (PSYC) graduate students only.
Introduces advanced statistical techniques important for analyzing data rising in biomedical research, including physiology. StatistIcal reasoning will be emphasized through problem solving and applications using statistical software packages. Recommended prereq., IPHY 2800 or equivalent. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY) or Integrative Physiology Concurrent Degree (C-IPHY) graduate students only.
May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours for MS students and unlimited for doctoral students. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY or C-IPHY) graduate students only.
Presents special topics in integrative physiology. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY or C-IPHY) graduate students only.
Focuses on the cellular control of cardiac and smooth muscle contraction, at rest and in response to acute and chronic exercise. Addresses certain pathophysiological and physiological adaptive mechanisms. Recommended prereq., IPHY 4650. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY or C-IPHY) graduate students only.
Critiques and discusses both classic and cutting edge scientific research in the area of terrestrial locomotion. Recommended prereqs., IPHY 4540 and 4650. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY or C-IPHY) graduate students only.
Focuses on the scientific process including formulating and testing hypotheses in studies of locomotion. Students analyze primary articles to determine whether the studies tested hypotheses and to generate new hypotheses that logically follow from previous studies. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY) or Integrative Physiology Concurrent Degree (C-IPHY) graduate students only.
Introduces Matlab programming skills needed to write and modify programs for data acquisition and analysis, statistics, plotting, and simulation. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY or C-IPHY) graduate students only.
Discusses grant and manuscript writing, scientific presentations, peer-review, setting up/directing a research laboratory, research ethics, mentoring and other professional skills. Requisites: Restricted to Intergrative Physiology (IPHY) doctoral students only.
Involves a scholarly investigation of a selected topic using literature and/or experimental techniques. Advisor required. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY or C-IPHY) graduate students only.
Must have 4 credit hours and may be repeated up to 6 total credits. Requisites: Restricted to Integrative Physiology (IPHY or C-IPHY) graduate students only.
All doctoral students must register for not fewer than 30 hours of dissertation credit as part of the requirements for the degree. For a detailed discussion of doctoral dissertation credit, refer to the Graduate School section. Requisites: Restricted to Intergrative Physiology (IPHY) doctoral students only.
