Summer
| CAPS 391 – Introduction to Gross Human Anatomy Summer (3 credits) | Structure and function of body regions at the macroscopic level. |
| Summer Term 1
Prerequisite: Six credits of lower level biology courses. Lectures and Labs: Tuesday, Thursday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Instructor: Dr. Majid Doroudi Required Textbooks: M & M Essentia Anatomy, M. Alimohammadi, M. Doroudi, Pearson Publishing Company, 4th. Edition (2017). |
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Fall/Winter
| CAPS 200 – Biomedical Research: Essential Skills and Concepts (3 credits) | Analysis of the underlying questions and assumptions, experimental approach, results and significance of work described in selected biomedical research presentations. |
| Term II
Prerequisite: BIOL 200. This course is designed for students in second year. Upper level students are not admitted. |
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| CAPS 301 – Human Physiology (6 credits) | A lecture course on body function with particular reference to mammalian and human physiology. |
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Terms I and II STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE BOTH TERMS 1 & 2 DURING THE SAME ACADEMIC YEAR Required Textbook: Human Physiology, From Cells to Systems; Lauralee Sherwood & Christopher Ward. 3rd Canadian Edition, 2016, Nelson |
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| Topics Covered: Neurophysiology CNS Muscle Body Fluids Blood |
Cardiovascular Physiology Pulmonary Physiology (Osborne) Renal Physiology – Concentration & Dilution of Urine Gastrointestinal Physiology Endocrinology Reproductive Physiology |
| CAPS 303 – Human Physiology Laboratory: Honours (3 credits) | Techniques and principle of human physiology. Restricted to students in CAPS & Pharmacology Honours. |
| Terms I and II
Restricted to students in Honours Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Sciences and students in Honours Pharmacology. Laboratory: Thursdays 2:00-5:00 pm Laboratory sessions in human physiology designed to provide enriched learning aligned with lectures in CAPS 301. |
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| CAPS 390 – Introduction to Microscopic Human Anatomy (3 credits) |
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Terms I Instructor: Dr. Guy Tanentzapf and Dr. Tim O’Connor |
| CAPS 391 – Introduction to Gross Human Anatomy (3 credits) | Structure and function of body regions at the macroscopic level. |
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Term II, January to April Prerequisite: Six credits of lower level biology courses. |
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| CAPS 421 – Advanced Cellular & Molecular Physiology (3 credits) | Recent advancements in cellular and molecular physiology that have revolutionized our understanding of cell function in health and disease. |
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Term I Lectures: Monday & Wednesday 2:00-4:00 pm, September – December |
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| CAPS 422 – Mammalian Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology (3 credits) | The control and integration of cardiopulmonary function in mammals. |
| Term I
Prerequisite: A cumulative average of 75% over at least 90 credits attempted in the first three years of a student’s program and a minimum mark of 75% in CAPS 301 or PHYL 301 Lectures: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00-10:00 am |
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| CAPS 423 – Mammalian Renal & Gastrointestinal Physiology (3 credits) | Control of mammalian renal and gastrointestinal systems. |
| Term I
Prerequisite: A cumulative average of 75% over at least 90 credits attempted in the first three years of a student’s program and a minimum mark of 75% in CAPS 301 or PHYL 301. Permission of the course director is also required. |
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| RENAL SECTION Functional Anatomy and Circulation of the Kidney Glomerular Filtration and Urinary Excretion Renal Transports Acid base balance Fluid Compartments Water Homeostasis The Urinary Bladder |
GASTROINTESTINAL SECTION GI Tract Overview GI Endocrinology GI Innervation and Taste Perception GI Innervation and Motility Gastric Secretion The Exocrine Pancreas |
| CAPS 424 – Mammalian Endocrinology (3 credits) | Hormonal control of homeostatic, metabolic and reproductive function. |
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Term II, January – April |
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| This course is intended for Honours students in Physiology or other life sciences. This course is eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. You must register in the course before you can select the Credit/D/Fail grading option. Registered students will have access to a CAPS 424 web site on UBC Connect as of January 1 preceding the course. This is used for the posting of lecture notes and other relevant course material. In addition to attending lectures, students will also participate in group-based mini-presentations of selected topics. Course Assessment is based on mid-term and final examinations (90%) as well as the student presentations (10%). Examinations are based upon lecture material only. There are no recommended textbooks for the course. |
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| TOPICS Introduction; Peptide hormone biosynthesis/processing; Receptors; Intracellular Signalling Pathways 1 & 2; Endocrine control of transcription and development; Pancreas I & II & III; Adipose tissue and Adipokines I; Regulation of energy balance & body weight; Adipokines II |
Adrenal and the SNS; Hypothalamus/pituitary; Opioid peptides; Downstream effectors of signalling pathways I & II; Reproductive endocrinology I & II & III; Endocrinology in the news |
| CAPS 426 – Physiological Basis of Central Nervous System Functions (3 credits) | An integrated study of the structural and functional organization of the central nervous system with special emphasis on neurophysiological mechanisms. |
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Term II, January – April |
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| CAPS 431 – Advanced Laboratory in the Physiology of Human Health and Disease (3 credits) | |
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Term II Prerequisite: CAPS 303 and the consent of the department are required and enrollment will be limited. This is a 3-credit Laboratory Course for 4th Year Honours CAPS Students*, replacing CAPS 430. |
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| CAPS 448 – Directed Studies in Physiology (3-6 credits) | |
| Course Director: Dr. Guy Tanentzapf, (guy.tanentzapf@ubc.ca) Description & Application |
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| CAPS 449 – Graduating Essay (6 credits) | A two term research project with a Department faculty member, culminating in a written thesis and an oral presentation to faculty. |
| Contact: Dr. Chris Loewen, Rm 2403 Life Sciences Center
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