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Course Requirements
The M.S. Degree program in Physiology for K-12 teachers requires enrollment in both fall and spring semesters of two consecutive school years plus the summer semester between the two school years. Enrollment will be for 6 hours of credit each semester. Completion of 30 credit hours is required for the M.S. Degree. In the fall and spring semesters of each year, students will take two courses, which will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. In the spring semester of the first year each student will also select a faculty mentor for his/her M.S. Degree research project and draft a research proposal. During the summer semester after the first year each students will engage in research full time in the laboratory of his/her faculty mentor. In the second year, each student will continue the required coursework, complete his/her laboratory research project, and write the thesis for M.S. Degree. If necessary, the completion of the research project and thesis can be done in the second summer. Course Descriptions
Year One - Fall SemesterPHYL 5021 Cell Structure and Function 4.0 Semester Credit Hours The focus of this course is physiology of the cell. Areas covered include cell structures and their biological roles; characteristics, roles, synthesis, and utilization of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in the cell; mechanisms of exchange of materials between cell and environment; and mechanisms of excitability in nerve and muscle cells. PHYL 5011 Discovery of Physiological Principles I 2.0 Semester Credit Hours This course includes discussions on historic discoveries and ethical research issues in physiology, development of laboratory skills, analysis of laboratory demonstrations, and participation in laboratory experiments in the areas covered in Cell Structure and Function. Year One - Spring Semester PHYL 5024 Organ System Physiology I 4.0 Semester Credit Hours A study of the mechanisms that produce and control the functions of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. PHYL 5014 Discovery of Physiological Principles II 2.0 Semester Credit Hours This course includes discussions on historic discoveries and ethical research issues in physiology, development of laboratory skills, analysis of laboratory demonstrations, and participation in laboratory experiments in the areas covered in Organ System Physiology I. Year One - Summer Semester PHYL 6097 Laboratory Research 6.0 Semester Credit Hours Students participate full-time in laboratory research of a faculty mentor. This research will form the basis of the thesis for the M.S. Degree. Year Two - Fall Semester PHYL 5025 Organ System Physiology II 4.0 Semester Credit Hours A study of the mechanisms that produce and control the functions of the renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive systems. PHYL 5017 Discovery of Physiological Principles III 2.0 Semester Credit Hours This course consists of laboratory demonstrations and experiments in areas covered in Organ Systems Physiology II and acquisition of skills for analyzing and communicating the results of laboratory research. 2.0 Semester Credit Hours Year Two - Spring Semester PHYL 5026 Physiology in Everyday Life & Medicine 3.0 Semester Credit Hours This course will focus on the physiological principles pertinent to selected issues related to to lifestyle, well-being, and disease. Examples of discussion topics include body temperature regulation, exercise, aging, diet, high blood pressure, and diabetes. PHYL 6098 Thesis 3.0 Semester Credit Hours Under supervision of the Faculty Advisor and Supervising Committee, the student writes the M.S. thesis and presents the oral defense. Year Two - Summer Semester (if necessary)
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