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.
