EBME 451. Physiological Processes I
Description
This course is the first in the pair of BME physiology core courses EBME 451 and EBME 452. The emphasis of EBME 451 is on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying physiological processes. Structure-function relationship will be addressed throughout the course. The primary goal of the course is to develop understanding of the principles of the physiological processes at molecular and cellular level and to promote independent thinking and ability to solve unfamiliar problems.
Prerequisites
Required by all first year BME graduate students. Others may participate with consent of instructor.
Class Schedule
Nord 400 4:30-5:45 pm, Tuesday and Thursday
Recitation Sections
The TA will hold a weekly recitation section. While this recitation will not cover new material it will cover class material in greater depth. Included will be sample questions prepared by the instructor similar to what will appear on quizzes and exams. Attendance is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged, particularly for students who do not have prior biology background.
Exams
There will be two exams and a final during the semester. Each will generally cover the material from that section of the semester, but will also integrate knowledge from all previous sections. Therefore all knowledge will be cumulative.
Textbooks
Textbook of Medical Physiology. Guyton and Hall, W.B. Saunders Co., 2001 ISBN: 0-0-0-7216-0240-1 (required)
New Biology for Engineers and Computer Scientists. Tözeren and Byers, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004 ISBN: 0-13-066463-4 (recommended for students with minimal Biology background)
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