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PHYSIOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR

Program Description

The goal of the Physiology major is to understand the function of the human body by pursuing systematic studies of cells, tissues and organisms. The program's emphasis is on discovering the mechanisms underlying the normal and pathological functions of animal organisms in terms of the physical and chemical laws that govern them. An undergraduate major in physiology leads to a B.A. degree through the College of Liberal Arts. The major can accommodate students interested in any of several fields related to health and biological sciences, and it can be individually tailored to students' needs.

Coursework Requirements for Major

Lower Division Requirements

At least TWO elective courses are to be taken for a total of at least 4 semester credits. These should be considered as Advanced Educational Opportunities to expand a students scientific portfolio. Electives are generally chosen from approved courses in science or mathematics at the 3xxx, 4xxx and 5xxx levels. (Note: The student should contact an advisor for assistance with choosing electives). Courses that are used as part of another major are not to be included as electives. With sufficient justification, a student may seek permission from the Director of Undergraduate Studies to include as electives, courses not listed below. This must be done prior to taking the course. However, in no case will a lower level version of a listed course be approved.

Approved Electives

BioC Any 4xxx
Chem Any 4xxx
CSci Any 3xxx or 4xxx
GCD 4111, 4161, 5036, 4025
Math Any 22xx
MicB 3301, 4131
NSci 3101, 3102
Phcl 4001
Psy 3011, 3031, 3061, 5012, 5031, 5036, 5037, 5038, 5061, 5137, 5606
Stat (3011 or 3021), 3022, 5021

Honors Requirements

Honors students must meet the general requirements of CLA for each level of Honors. Detailed information on the requirements for graduation with honors from the College of Liberal Arts at the CLA Honors Web site: http://cla.umn.edu/honors.

Honors students in Physiology must complete at least 3 credits of PHSL 4095. Phsl 4095 is either a library project course, or a laboratory project course that is offered when appropriate laboratory experiences are available. Summa candidates must complete two full semesters, which is 4 credits worth, concomitant with completion of an approved senior thisis.

IMPORTANT: Honors students should anticipate completion of Phsl 3071W prior to their senior year because an additional one or two semesters will be needed in order to complete honors requirements prior to graduation.

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