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Curriculum: Sample Schedules

Example Curriculum for students who become interested in Physiology during 1st year.

First Year

Fall Term: Interdisciplinary Topics (PIBS 501), Research Rotation (PIBS 600), Molecular Genetics (HG 541), Macromolecular Structure & Function (Biolchem 550)

Winter Term: Research Rotation (PIBS 600), Elective Course, Elective Course

Spring/Summer Terms: Research

Second Year

Fall Term: Systems Physiology (PHYS 510), Techniques in Physiology Instruction (PHYS 615), Physiology Student Seminar (PHYS 606), Physiology Precandidate Research (PHYS 990)

Winter Term: Cellular Physiology (PHYS 576, 577, 578), Physiology Elective (PHYS 541, 555 or 693), Physiology Student Seminar (PHYS 606), Physiology Precandidate Research (PHYS 990)

Spring/Summer Terms: Prelim Exam, Research

Example Curriculum for students who enter PIBS with an indentified interest in Molecular and Integrative Physiology.

First Year

Fall Term: Interdisciplinary Topics (PIBS 501), Research Rotation (PIBS 600), Molecular Genetics (HG 541), Systems and Integrative Physiology (PHYS 510), Physiology Student Seminar (PHYS 606)

Winter Term: Research Rotation (PIBS 600), Cellular Physiology (PHYS 576, 577, 578), Physiology Elective (PHYS 541, 555, or 693), Physiology Student Seminar (PHYS 606)

Spring/Summer Terms: Research

Second Year

Fall Term: Protein Structure and Function (BCM 550), Techniques in Physiology Instruction (PHYS 615), Phys Student Seminar (PHYS 606), Physiology Precandidate Research (PHYS 990)

Winter Term: Elective Course, Elective Course, Physiology Student Seminar (PHYS 606), Physiology Precandidate Research (PHYS 990)

Spring/Summer Terms: Prelim Exam, Research