PHZB 615

Clinical Physiology

This is a 6-credit hour course that uses clinical situations to examine and reinforce mechanisms important to understanding systemic physiology. There are six areas covered: 1) electrical functioning of the heart, 2) blood pressure and circulatory control mechanisms, 3) ventilation and perfusion of the lungs, 4) gastrointestinal blood flow and acid production, 5) blood flow and oxygen utilization by the heart, and 6) control of the many endocrine functions. This course utilizes a combination of faculty-lead teaching techniques that include: team based learning (TBL), problem based learning (PBL), and in-class exercises. All course materials have been prepared by the supervising faculty and will be available to students online as needed

Units: 6.0