B.SC PHYSIOLOGY COURSE OUTLINES

200 LEVEL
PHS201: Introduction to Physiology - 2 Credits General principles of physiology. Cell membrane, transport mechanisms and membrane potentials. Homeostasis. 15h(T),45h(P);C.

PHS204: Cardiovascular System - 3 Credits General plan and physiologic anatomy. Cardiac cycle, volume and pressure changes. Electrical activity of the heart. Heart rate. Arterial, capillary and venous pressures. Regional circulation. Integration of cardiovascular system functions. 30h (T), 45h (P); C

PHS 206: Nutrition and Metabolism - 1 Credit Principles of nutrition. Energy metabolism 15h(T),

PHS 207: Blood and Body Fluid - 3 Credits Body fluid compartments, composition and measurements. General characteristics and functions of blood, red blood cell,, white blood cells, platelets, haemopoiesis, homeostasis, blood groups and lymph. 30h(T),45h(P);C

PHS 208 : Respiratory System -2 Credits General plan and physiologic anatomy of respiratory system. Gas laws, diffusion and mechanics of breathing. Hypoxia, acclimatization, control of respiration, pulmonary circulation and gas transport. 15h(T),45h(P);C

PHS209: Demography and Biostatistics -3 Credits Principles of population: composition, distribution, growth and factors influencing them. Health effects of population characteristics and analysis. Acquisition of necessary skills for the collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. 30h(T),45h(P);C

300 LEVEL
PHS301: Renal System - 2 Credits General plan, Cranal system, and transport processes. Urine formation and composition. Acid-base balance. Fluid and electrolyte homeostasis. 15h(T),45h(P);C

PHS303: Reproduction - 1 Credit Physiologic anatomy of reproductive system. Male and female sex hormones. Puberty, menopause, ovarian cycle, pregnancy, parturition, lactation and contraception. 15h(T);C

PHS 304: Autonomic Nervous System - 2 Credits General plan of aautonomicnevous system. Parasympathetic and sympathetic ganglia. Neurotransmitters. 15h(T),45h(P);C PHS 309: Endocrinology -3 Credits General features of endocrine glands and classical hormones. Other sources of hormones. Clinical correlate: hyper and hypo functions. 30h(T),45h(P);C !

PHS 310: Neurophysiology I -2 Credits Action potential, nerve impulse, receptors, reflexes, sensory pathways, reticular formation, thalamus and sensory cortex. 15h(T),45h(P);C

PHS 312: Neurophysiology II -3 Credits Synapse, motor cortex and basal ganglia, Pyramidal and extra pyramidal tracts. Cerebellum, posture, muscle spindle and muscle tone. Hypothalamus. Limbic system. Higher functions of the central nervous system and special senses. 30h (T) 45h (P); C

PHS314: Gastrointestinal System - 2 Credits Biologic anatomy of gastrointestinal system. Salivary, gastric, pancreatic, intestinal and hepatic secretions. Mastication, deglutition, peristalsis, vomiting, defecation, gut hormones, basal metabolic rate and liver functions. 15h(T),45h(P),C

PHS 316: Man and His Environment II - 3 Credits Comprehensive overview of the major environmental health problems; their effect on human health and the principle of environmental management and control, particularly as they relate to human health. Water supply, waste disposal, food hygiene, housing and diseases vectors. 30h(T),45h(P);C

400 LEVEL
PHS 402: Cardio-pulmonary Physiology -3 Credits Developmental milestones. Functions in foetus and old age and responses at rest. Moderate and severe stress. Responses in special environment, space and deep sea. 30h(T),45h(P),C

PHS 403: Environmental Physiology and Metabolism - 3 Credits Energy balance. Intermediary metabolism. Metabolism of specific organs: brain, kidney, lungs and Heart. Environmental problems. Skin and temperature regulation. 30h (T), 45h (P); C

PHS 405: Seminar - 3 Credits Presentation of seminars on comprehensive literature review of selected research topics. 135h(P);C

PHS 407: Selected Topics in Neurophysiology

NB: These outlines are subject to modification by the attending lecturer.


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