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PSL Physiology Courses


PSL201Y1
Basic Human Physiology 52L

A survey course intended for students who are not proceeding further in Physiology. A course fee of $1.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Exclusion: Any PSL course taken previously or concurrently; BIO204H, BGYB30Y; ZOO252Y
Prerequisite: BIO100Y/150Y


PSL299Y1
Research Opportunity Program

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 42 for details.


PSL302Y1
Human Physiology (formerly PSL321Y) 78L

Principles of Human Physiology for students enroled in Basic Medical Science programs. A course fee of $7.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Exclusion: PSL201Y
Prerequisite: BIO150Y, MAT100-series, PHY100-series
Pre- or Corequisite: CHM240Y


PSL303Y1
Topics in Cellular, Molecular and Organismic Physiology 78L, 26T

Using homeostasis and feedback as a unifying theme, topics in control systems, cell signalling, rhythms, muscle contraction, movement and environmental adaptations are examined. Tutorials use computer simulations and problem sets. A course fee of $23.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: PSL302Y/ZOO252Y
Corequisite: PSL372H, 374H or permission of Department


PSL372H1
Mammalian Physiology Laboratory 13L, 39P

A laboratory course covering selected topics in physiology. A course fee of $14.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: BIO250Y, CHM240Y
Pre- or Corequisite: PSL302Y, BCH370H (recommended)


PSL374H1
Advanced Physiology Laboratory 13L, 13S, 39P

A problem-based laboratory course focussed on the integration of organ systems to understand the control mechanisms of body function. A course fee of $10.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: BIO250Y, CHM240Y, 222Y/PHY238Y, PSL302Y/ZOO252Y
Corequisite: BCH370H, PSL303Y, 372H


PSL420H1
Reproduction I: Development and Function 26L

This course provides an in-depth review of the development and function of the male and female reproductive systems. Topics include sex determination and differentiation, gametogenesis, hormonal control of the reproductive systems, the female ovulatory cycle, seasonal breeding, sexual behaviour, fertilization and implantation.
Prerequisite: PSL302Y


PSL421H1
Reproduction II: Pregnancy and Birth 26L

General overview of the integrated physiologic events associated with pregnancy and birth. The approach emphasizes physiologic processes using insights gained from studies of humans, animals, cells and genes. Where appropriate the clinical consequences of aberrant development are reviewed.
Prerequisite: PSL302Y
Recommended preparation: PSL420H


PSL424H1
Endocrinology and Neuroendocrinology 26L

Selected topics in the fields of Neuroendocrinology, Steroid Endocrinology and the regulation of energy metabolism illustrate the general principles underlying the control of complex endocrine systems. Particular emphasis is placed on the evolutionary development of hormone systems through gene duplication and differentiation.
Prerequisite: PSL303Y


PSL425H1
Integrative Metabolism and its Endocrine Regulation 26L

This course integrates the newest findings and experimental approaches from cellular and molecular biology into metabolic function at the tissue, organ and whole body level.
Prerequisite: BCH310H, JLM349H, PSL302Y
Recommended preparation: PSL303Y


PSL431H1
Mathematics For Physiology 26L, 24P

General computer and mathematical techniques applied to physiology. FORTRAN/BASIC programming, solution of ordinary differential equations, curve fitting, linear systems analysis.
Prerequisite: MAT235Y/237Y
Recommended preparation: A 200-series PHY course


PSL432H1
Theoretical Physiology 26L

Theoretical treatment of physiology. Mathematical modelling and advanced analysis of physiological systems. A course fee of $5.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: MAT235Y/237Y; APM346H/MAT244H/PSL431H
Recommended preparation: PHY200-series; PSL201Y/302Y/ZOO252Y


PSL433H1
Analytical Neuroscience 26L, 10P, 5T

Mathematical and computational analysis of electrical behaviour of biological neurons and networks. Emphasis is on deriving and solving models from the literature and comparing them with experimental results. The course is suitable for computer-literate biology students. Included: tutorial on electrical circuits, computer lab. A course fee of $9.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: MAT235Y/237Y, PSL302Y/ZOO332H
Recommended preparation: MAT244H, PSL303Y


PSL440Y1
Neuroscience I: Systems and Behaviour 78L

Introduction to systems neuroscience. A review of basic neuroanatomy and physiology followed by in-depth study of selected sensory and motor systems. Students with an elementary neuroscience background progress to reading neuroscience literature on their own.
Prerequisite: PSL302Y/PSY290H/ZOO332H or equivalent


PSL441H1
Vision 33S, 13T

Optics, pattern perception, eye movements, and electrophysiology, at graduate level.
Recommended preparation: ANA300Y/PHY238Y/PSL372H/ZOO332H


PSL443H1
Motor Control Systems 26L, 12P, 6T

Control of body movement and posture by the nervous system in normal and pathological conditions. Topics include nonlinear dynamical systems, central pattern generators in the cerebral cortex, brainstem and spinal cord, reflexes, and basal ganglia-cerebellar function.
Prerequisite: PSL303Y


PSL444Y1
Neuroscience II: Cellular and Molecular 78L

Overview of the fundamentals of cellular and molecular aspects of brain function. Course material is updated yearly to reflect the rapid evolution of ideas in Neuroscience.
Prerequisite: PSL303Y/ZOO332H


PSL452H1
Membrane Physiology 26L

Biophysics and molecular biology of ion channels. Topics include equivalent circuits for cells, molecular structure of voltage-gated channels, distribution of channels, relationship between single-channel and whole-cell recording and regulation of channel function by voltage, phosphorylation, G-proteins and metabolites. A course fee of $10.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: PSL303Y
Recommended preparation: PSL431H, 432H


PSL454H1
Physiological Instrumentation and Electronics 13L, 39P

A practical approach to instrumentation as a preparation for using sophisticated measurement systems. A course fee of $5.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: PHY138Y or equivalent


PSL460H1
Molecular Physiology 26L, 4S

An overview of the ways in which techniques in molecular biology are being used to resolve current issues in physiology. The systems to be studied include individual cells, organ systems, integrated systems, and whole animal physiology and pathophysiology. A course fee of $5.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: BCH310H, BIO250Y, JLM349H, PSL302Y


PSL462H1
Molecular Aspects of Cardiovascular Function 26L

Heart anatomy and development, ion channels and contractile proteins involved in cardiac and smooth muscle contraction are studied. Emphasis is on regulation of electrical and contractile function of kinases, metabolism, volume and ions. A course fee of $10.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: PSL303Y


PSL470H1
Cardiovascular Physiology 26L, 13T

Development of the cardiovascular system from conception to adulthood with particular emphasis on maturational changes, age-related differences and developmental problems from cellular/molecular to whole organ/system. A course fee of $6.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: PSL303Y


PSL471H1
Adaptation to Environment 26L, 3P

In-depth study of specific topics in human physiological response to conditions such as altitude, cold, exercise and birth. Students are required to make field trips to physiological laboratories on campus and at the Defence and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine.
Prerequisite: PSL303Y


PSL472H1
Sleep Physiology and Chronobiology 26L

An in-depth analysis of the basic physiology underlying sleep and circadian rhythms, and of their impact on important physiological processes, of which effects on cardio-respiratory systems are emphasized.
Prerequisite: PSL302Y


PSL497H1
Scientific Communication 26L/ST

Students learn to read, write and speak about current research in Physiology. A course fee of $5.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: PSL302Y


PSL498Y1/499H1
Project in Physiology 156P/78P

Laboratory research project with reading assignments leading to a final report. By special arrangement with a Physiology staff member after admission to course. PSL498Y is recommended for students applying to the Physiology graduate program. A course fee of $1.00 is required and is payable with tuition.
Prerequisite: PSL303Y, 372H, 374H, permission of Department


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