VTPP Undergraduate Courses

285. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4. I,II,S

Course for freshman and sophomore students who desire additional laboratory work in physiology to supplement required courses. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification; approval of department head.

323. Physiology of Domestic Animals. (3-0). Credits 3. I,II,S

Physiology essential to understanding of life processes. For students in agriculture and related fields. Prerequisites: Junior classification.

334. Physiology for Bioengineers I. (3-3). Credits 4. I

Cellular anatomy, cellular physiology and biochemistry. A systems analysis of digestive, endocrine and musculoskeletal system function including information related to gross anatomy, histology and disease states. Quantitative aspects of physiology and engineering applications to clinical medicine. Prerequisites: BMEN major or approval of instructor.

335. Physiology for Bioengineers II. (3-3). Credits 4. II

A systems analysis of nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary function including information related to gross anatomy, histology and disease states. Quantitative aspects of physiology and engineering applications to clinical medicine. Prerequisites: VTPP 334.

423. Biomedical Physiology I. (3-2). Credits 4. I, II, S

Physiological principles, review of cellular physiology, and development of an understanding of the nervous system and muscle, cardiovascular, and respiratory physiology. First semester of a two-semester sequence; includes clinical applications related to organ systems. Prerequisites: Junior classification; BICH 410 and VAPH 305 are highly recommended.

424. Endocrine Physiology. (2-2). Credits 3. I, II

The endocrine system, endocrine homeostasis, control systems and relationship to the nervous system including pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gastrointestinal hormones and the endocrinology of reproduction, clinical applications. Prerequisite: VTPP 323 or VTPP 423 or equivalent.

425. Pharmacology. (3-0). Credits 3. I, II

Introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; survey of major pharmaceutical classes; uses, mechanisms of action and adverse reactions of selected agents. Prerequisite: VTPP 423 or approval of instructor.

426. Nuclear Medicine Technology. (3-0). Credits 3. I

Introduction of the basic principles of nuclear medicine and their applications for the measurement of physiologic function in both normal and disease states. Prerequisite: VTAN 305 and VTPP 423 or equivalent.

427. Biomedical Physiology II. (3-0). Credits 3. I, II

Continuation of VTPP 423. Fluid balance and acid-base balance; development of an understanding of renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive physiology using human and other mammalian models. Second semester of a two-semester sequence; includes clinical applications related to organ systems. Prerequisite: VTPP 423.

429. Introduction to Toxicology. (3-0). Credits 3. II

An overview of toxicology with emphasis on environmental, human and animal health issues. Prerequisite: VTPP 423,425 or approval of instructor.

430. Laboratory in Toxicology. (3-0). Credits 3. II

Practical exercises in toxicity testing. Prerequisite: VTPP 429.

431. Clinical Toxicology. (3-0). Credits 3.

An introduction to human clinical toxicology with an emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of chemically-induced disease; selected classes of chemicals and drugs encountered in modern American society. Prerequisite: VTPP 423,425 or approval of instructor.

485. Directed Studies. (0,3) Credit 1 to 4 each semester. I,II,S

Course for junior and senior students who desire additional laboratory work in physiology to supplement required courses. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of department head.

489. Special Topics in .... Credit 1 to 4 each semester. I,II

Selected topics in an identified area of physiology, pharmacology, endocrinology or toxicology. May be repeated for credit.