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 two 400-series course)

First Year:

BIO 150Y1; CHM 138H1, 139H1; MAT 135Y1/137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1 (PHY 138Y1 recommended)

Second Year:

BCH 210H1; BIO 250Y1; CHM 247H1/ CHM 220H1; MAT 235Y1/PHY 238Y1; PSL 302Y1/ZOO 252Y1

Third Year:



1. BCH 370H1; JLM 349H1; PSL 303Y1, 372H1, 374H1

2. One full-course equivalent from: ANA 300Y1; BOT 323H1; IMM 334Y1; JZP 326H1; PCL 301H1, 302H1; STA 250H1; ZOO 325H1, 330H1, 332H1, 346H1, 347H1, 364H1, 365H1

Fourth Year:

Two full-course equivalents from: PSL 400-series or ZOO 443H1

Specialist program (entry into the program in 2000 or earlier):

(14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 400-series
course)

First Year:

BIO 150Y1; CHM 137H1; MAT 135Y1/137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1 (PHY 138Y1 recommended)

Second Year:

BIO 250Y1; CHM 220H1/MAT 235Y1/PHY 238Y1; PSL 302Y1/ZOO 252Y1

Third Year:



1. BCH 310H1, 379H1; JLM 349H1; PSL 303Y1, 372H1, 374H1

2. One half-course equivalent from: ANA 300Y1; BOT 323H1; IMM 334Y1; JZP 326H1; PCL 301H1, 302H1; STA 250H1; ZOO 325H1, 330H1, 332H1, 346H1, 347H1, 364H1, 365H1

Fourth Year:

Two full-course equivalents from: PSL 400-series or ZOO 443H1

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 150Y1; CHM 138H1, 139H1; MAT 135Y1/PHY 110Y1/138Y1

Second Year:

BCH 210H1; BIO 250Y1; PSL 302Y1

Higher Years:



1. PSL 372H1

2. One full-course equivalent from: ANA 300Y1; BOT 323H1; IMM 334Y1; JLM 349H1; JZP 326H1; PCL 301H1, 302H1; ZOO 330H1, 325H1, 332H1, 346H1, 347H1

3. One full-course equivalent from: PSL 303Y1, 374H1, 400-level courses

Major program (entry into the program in 2000 or earlier):

(8 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:

BIO 150Y1; CHM 137Y1; MAT 135Y1/PHY 110Y1/138Y1

Second Year:

BIO 250Y1;CHM 240Y1; PSL 302Y1

Higher Years:



1. BCH 310H1; PSL 372H1

2. One full-course equivalent from: PSL 303Y1, 374H1, 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 150Y1; PSL 201Y1/302Y1

2. Two full-course equivalents from: BOT 251Y1, 322Y1, 323H1; JZP 326H1; PSL 303Y1, 400-series; PSY 290H1, 391H1; ZOO 252Y1, 325H1, 332H1, 346H1, 347H1

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 150Y1; CHM 138H1, 139H1; CSC 108H1, 148H1; MAT 135Y1/137Y1; PHY 138Y1/140Y1 (PHY 140Y1 recommended in First Year)

Second Year:

BIO 250Y1; CHM 220H1; MAT 223H1, 235Y1/237Y1; JBO 302Y1

Third Year:



1. PSL 303Y1, 372H1 STA 250H1, 255H1/257H1

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 323H1; BCH 210H1; JLM 349H1; IMM 334Y1; ZOO 347H1, 364H1, 365H1

Group B: CSC 260H1, 270H1, 350H1

Group C: MAT 224H1, 244H1, 334H1, 335H1

Group D: PHY 225H1, 251H1, 255H1, 346H1; CHM 326H1, 328H1

Fourth Year:



1. One full-course equivalent from: PSL 432H1, 431H1/433H1

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 350H1, 351H1, 418H1, 446H1, 456H1

Group C: APM 346H1, 461H1, 446H1, 456H1

Group D: PHY 252H1, 256H1, 307H1, 308H1