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Introduction
Physiology is the study of living matter in action. It
explains body organ function in terms of physical and chemical principles. It is an
integrating discipline dealing with controls, compensations, and interrelationships.
Interaction with the environment is a major factor in Physiology. In addition, Physiology
serves as a bridge between cellular biology, systems analysis, and behaviour.
Physiology provides a necessary background for the study of
Pharmacology; a preparation for graduate work in Physiology and related areas; for the
teaching of Biological Science in secondary schools; or for subsequent training in
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and the Health Sciences in general. Physiologists
are needed also in hospitals and departments of medicine as teachers and research
personnel. Other outlets would be in agriculture and veterinary schools, in military
research establishments and in life science-based industry. The development of air and
space travel, the exploration of the continental shelf, the development of Northern
regions, and increased emphasis on exercise and fitness, all provide business and research
opportunities for the person trained in Physiology.
Physiology at the research level covers a variety of
specialties (e.g. Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Neurophysiology, Respiratory
Physiology, Reproductive Physiology, Sensory Physiology), each with very different
technical and analytical methods. In fourth year, Specialist students are encouraged to
select PSL courses within one of three thematic streams: 1) Cell and Molecular, 2) Systems
and Networks, 3) Theoretical. These streams are described in detail in an Undergraduate
Brochure (available in MSB 3209), and serve as a guide to planning a cohesive individual
program.
Undergraduate Secretary:
Professor W.A. MacKay, Medical Sciences Building, Room 3306
(416-978-2675)
Enquiries and Counselling:
Medical Sciences Building, Room 3209 (416-978-8779)
PHYSIOLOGY PROGRAMS
BIOPHYSICS - See PHYSICS
Neuroscience program - See Neuroscience
PHYSIOLOGY (B.Sc.)
Enrolment in this Program is limited. Selection is based on GPA in first year required
courses.
Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc.):
(14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)
First Year:
BIO 150Y; CHM 138H, 139H; MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y recommended)
Second Year:
BCH 210H; BIO 250Y; CHM 247H/ CHM 220H; MAT 235Y/PHY 238Y; PSL 302Y/ZOO 252Y
Third Year:
1. BCH 370H; JLM 349H;
PSL 303Y, 372H, 374H
2. One full-course equivalent from: ANA 300Y; BOT 323H; IMM 334Y; JZP 326H; PCL 301H, 302H; STA 250H; ZOO 325H, 330H, 332H, 346H, 347H, 364H, 365H
Fourth Year:
Two full-course equivalents from: PSL 400-series or ZOO
443H
Note: students already enrolled in the Physiology specialist program follow the courses
outlined below, described in the 1999-2000 calendar.
Specialist program (2000 or earlier):
(14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 400-series course)
First Year:
BIO 150Y; CHM 137H; MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y
recommended)
Second Year:
BIO 250Y; CHM 220H/MAT 235Y/PHY 238Y; PSL 302Y/ZOO 252Y
Third Year:
1. BCH 310H, 379H; JLM 349H; PSL 303Y, 372H, 374H
2. One half-course equivalent from: ANA 300Y; BOT 323H; IMM 334Y; JZP 326H; PCL 301H, 302H; STA 250H; ZOO 325H, 330H, 332H, 346H, 347H, 364H, 365H
Fourth Year:
Two full-course equivalents from: PSL 400-series or ZOO
443H
Major program (B.Sc.):
(8 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this Program is limited. Students may apply after completing 4 courses
including all the First Year requirements with a minimum GPA required of 2.5.
First Year:
BIO 150Y; CHM 138H, 139H; MAT 135Y/PHY 110Y/138Y
Second Year:
BCH 210H; BIO 250Y; PSL 302Y
Higher Years:
1. PSL 372H
2. One full-course equivalent from: ANA 300Y; BOT 323H; IMM 334Y; JLM 349H; JZP 326H; PCL 301H, 302H; ZOO 330H, 325H, 332H, 346H, 347H
3. One full-course equivalent from: PSL 303Y, 374H, 400-level courses
Note: students already enrolled in the Physiology major program follow the courses
outlined below.
Major program (2000 or earlier):
(8 full courses or their equivalent)
First Year:
BIO 150Y; CHM 137Y; MAT 135Y/PHY 110Y/138Y
Second Year:
BCH 250Y;CHM 240Y; PSL 302Y
Higher Years:
1. BCH 310H; PSL 372H
2. One full-course equivalent from: PSL 303Y, 374H, 400-level courses
Minor program (B.Sc.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this Program requires the completion of 4 courses; no minimum GPA required.
One 300-series course must be included in the program.
1. BIO 150Y; PSL 201Y/302Y
2. Two full-course equivalents from: BOT 251Y, 322Y, 323H; JZP 326H; PSL 303Y,
400-series; PSY 290H, 391H;
ZOO 252Y, 325H, 332H, 346H, 347H
PHYSIOLOGY (THEORETICAL) (Hon.B.Sc.)
Enrolment in this Program is limited. Selection is based on GPA in first year required
courses. See application procedure under BMS programs.
Specialist program:
(16 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)
First Year:
BIO 150Y; CHM 138H; CSC 108H, 148H; MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 138Y/140Y (PHY 140Y recommended in First Year)
Second Year:
BIO 250Y; CHM 139H, 220H; MAT 223H, 235Y/237Y; JBO 302Y
Third Year:
1. PSL 303Y, 372H STA 250H, 255H/257H
2. 2.5 full-course equivalents from the following lists with no more than 1.0 FCEs from
any one of the lists:
Group A: BOT 323H; BCH 210H; JLM 349H; IMM 334Y; ZOO 347H, 364H, 365H
Group B: CSC 260H, 270H, 350H
Group C: MAT 224H, 244H, 334H, 335H
Group D: PHY 225H, 251H, 255H, 346H; CHM 326H, 328H
Fourth Year:
1. One full-course equivalent from: PSL 432H, 431H/433H
2. Two full-course equivalents from the following lists with no more than 1.0 FCEs from
any one of the lists:
Group A: PSL 400-level courses
Group B: CSC 350H, 351H, 418H, 446H, 456H
Group C: APM 346H, 461H, 446H, 456H
Group D: PHY 252H, 256H, 307H, 308H
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