Master of Science Program in Physiology
Degree Designation
M.Sc. (Physiology)
Curriculum Structure
Required Courses
Elective Courses not less than
Thesis
Total
Plan A2
13
5
18
36
Courses Description
Plan A2
Required Courses
338-511
Physiology I
Concepts in physiology and mechanisms of functions; regulation of
functions and coordination of the peripheral nervous system, the autonomic
nervous system, the muscular system, the circulatory system, the respiratory
system and the renal system
13 Credits
3(3-0-6)
338-512
Physiology II
Concepts in physiology and mechanisms of functions; regulation of
functions and coordination of the gastrointestinal system, the metabolism and
body temperature, the special sensory system, the central nervous system
and the endocrine system
3(3-0-6)
338-513
Physiology Laboratory
Experiments on function of the nervous system, the muscular system,
the circulatory system, the respiratory system, the renal system, the
gastrointestinal system and the endocrine system through the use of animal
models under the ethical guidelines for the care and use of experimental
animals
1(0-2-1)
338-581
Molecular Cell Physiology
Biochemical components of a cell; cellular energetics; major
metabolic pathways and biosynthesis of macromolecules; molecular
structures and functions of cell membrane and organelles; cell-cell interaction;
3(3-0-6)
cell signaling; cell cycle; cell differentiation; functional specificity of cells
338-591
Experimental Techniques in Physiology
Ethics of animal and human research, principles, methods and
techniques for functional study of cells, tissues, organs, organ systems and
bodies; research methodology; experimental designs and statistical methods
for physiologic data analysis; practical use of statistical software programs
1(0-2-1)
339-561
Seminar in Physiology I
Seminar on interesting and current topics in physiology or related to
physiology from journals with emphasis on contents, presentation, discussion
and responding to questions
1(0-2-1)
339-562
Seminar in Physiology II
Seminar on interesting and current topics in physiology or related to
physiology from journals with emphasis on contents, presentation, discussion
and responding to questions
1(0-2-1)
Elective Courses
5 Credits
338-531
Physiology of Exercise
2(2-0-4)
Energy utilization, metabolism and biochemical control mechanisms
during exercise; function and mechanism of adaptation of various organs to
exercise; biochemical adaptations from exercise training; principles and
training methods for increasing the strength of muscles and maximal rate of
oxygen consumption; measurement of physical fitness and efficacy of
muscular system, respiratory system and circulatory system
338-534
Neurobehavioral Science
Relationship between neurotransmitters and behaviors; function of
brain in responses to fear, anxiety, stress, depression and external stimuli;
neural mechanism of reward and punishment; addiction, feeding and sexual
behaviors
2(2-0-4)
338-541
Advanced Physiology of Autonomic Nervous System
Growth and development of the autonomic nervous system; properties
of ganglia; neurotransmitters; release of neurotransmitters and effects of
neurotransmitters on target organs at molecular levels; regulation of functions;
diseases of the autonomic nervous system
2(2-0-4)
338-542
Advanced Physiology of Cardiovascular System
Mechanism of functions and regulations of the cardiovascular system
at cellular level; blood circulation; regulation of blood pressure and flow in the
body and vital organs in normal and abnormal conditions
2(2-0-4)
338-544
Developmental Physiology of Nervous System
Basic structures and formation of the nervous system, and
physiological processes of the nerve cells including proliferation, migration,
differentiation, synaptogenesis and myelination of nervous system; cellular
and molecular processes for the development of nervous system; such as
some adhesion molecules, intracellular signaling molecules, cytoskeletal
protein; vulnerable factors for the development; some common congenital
anomalies
2(2-0-4)
338-546
Advanced Physiology of Respiratory System
Functions of the respiratory system; mechanics of breathing;
mechanisms of gas exchange at the lungs and peripheral tissues; cellular
mechanisms of airway and lung functions; respiratory center and regulatory
mechanisms of the respiratory system
2(2-0-4)
338-547
Advanced Physiology of Renal System
Mechanisms involving processes of urine production, regulations of
body fluid and electrolytes balance; regulations of acid-base balance;
hormonal functions of the kidney
3(3-0-6)
338-549
Advanced Physiology of Endocrine System
Mechanisms and regulations of hormonal synthesis, secretion and
actions pertaining to body homeostasis
2(2-0-4)
338-585
Molecular Physiology of Smooth Muscle Cells and Endothelial Cells
Molecular mechanisms controlling smooth muscle cells functions;
endothelial cell functions and its role in controlling the smooth muscle cell
functions
1(0-2-1)
338-671
Special Topics in Physiology I
Lecture and discussion on interesting topics and new discoveries in
physiology
1(0-2-1)
338-672
Special Topics in Physiology II
Lecture and discussion on interesting topics and new discoveries in
physiology
1(0-2-1)
338-673
Special Topics in Physiology III
Lecture and discussion on interesting topics and new discoveries in
physiology
1(0-2-1)
338-674
Special Topics in Physiology IV
Lecture and discussion on interesting topics and new discoveries in
1(0-2-1)
physiology
338-675
Special Topics in Physiology V
Lecture and discussion on interesting topics and new discoveries in
physiology
1(0-2-1)
338-676
Special Topics in Physiology VI
Lecture and discussion on interesting topics and new discoveries in
physiology
1(0-2-1)
Thesis
338-691
18 Credits
Thesis
Studies, investigates, researches on physiology under supervision of
the supervisor(s)