Environmental Toxicology Lab
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General Course Description
Biol 40403: Mammalian Physiology. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 30603 and CHEM 30123, 30122, 30133, or permission of instructor. Basic functions of the major mammalian systems will be studied in terms of physical and chemical principles and system interactions.

Detailed Course Desciption
The course focuses on the structure and function of the major mammalian physiological systems, including the nervous, sensory, skeletomuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal and reproductive systems. Within each system, the chemical and physical properties that allow for specific physiological functions are emphasized. Though the study of physiology typically focuses only on systems under normal conditions, pathophysiology and physiological extremes are discussed as time permits. Throughout the course, case-studies, research data and clinical examples are utilized to reinforce an understanding of the physiological principles presented in lecture.

Course Syllabus
A tentative course syllabus can be found here.