An elective course, which may be either a core course or an advanced course offered by either Physiology or another department. Two propositional examinations. Laboratory research leading to the preparation of a thesis. Defense of the thesis. The human organism is approached by an introduction to general principles, the properties of living cells, and a description of organ systems and their characteristics.
Emphasis is placed upon mechanisms of integration and control.
Required of all medical students. Graduate or Elective Courses. Two of the following courses are usually offered each academic year. Graduate students must take at least three of them. They are available as electives to medical and other qualified students.