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Techniques in Physiology

GPSO 607

Techniques in Physiology is a core course in the Graduate Physiology curriculum. The course is a year long course and comprises three 2-month research rotations through laboratories selected by the student.  The  rotations are designed to introduce new students to basic concepts and methodologies in  physiological research and to provide the opportunity for students to work with potential  research advisors. For students who either have had previous research experience or  have already chosen an advisor, the rotation will provide increased breadth to their  research abilities. The rotation laboratories will be chosen by the student and should complement the major research interests of the student. Students will be assigned a "project" and will be given readings of relevant background literature. Students will be expected to participate in their project actively either as an experimenter or observer, as determined by each faculty member.

A research paper will be due the final day of each rotation block. The research paper will be graded by the mentor and will comprise 50% of the grade for the rotation. The remaining 50% of the grade will be determined by the student's participation in the laboratory. The Director of Graduate Studies will compile the composite grade for the course from the individual grades for each rotation.

Further details may be found in the Graduate Student Guidelines.