Physiology 3140A is a half-course to introduce students to the basic concepts of cellular and molecular physiology and some of the molecular tools used in the field. It is a survey of principles of cellular physiology including membrane, ion channel, receptor, and transport protein function, and signal transduction mechanisms.
In addition, there are five online modules presenting an overview of 5 techniques that are commonly used in scientific research. These should be completed by students by the recommended dates. Material presented in the online modules will assist students with understanding lecture content and are tested in quizzes, the midterm, and the final exams of the course.
Dr. John Di Guglielmo ( [email protected])
Dr. Peter Chidiac ([email protected])
Dr. Chris Pin ([email protected])
One of: Physics 1201A/B, Physics 1501A/B, the former Physics 1028A/B, the former Physics 1301A/B
1.0 course of mathematics
One of: Biology 1001A or Biology 1201A
One of: Biology 1002B or Biology 1202B
It is strongly recommended that Biochemistry 2280A and Biology 2382A/B be taken prior to Physiology 3140A
In person
323 (based on 2019 SQCT data)
In Class Quizzes: 15**%**
Midterm: 40**%**
Final Exam: 45**%**
1 hour lectures, 3 days a week
No textbook
Expected Grade Breakdown
A (13/20)
B (5/20)
C (0/20)
Mean Course as Learning Experience Out of 7 (± SD)
4.78 ± 2.05
Response Rate
6% of students (20/323)
💬 Diagrams and pathways are incredibly important since you are tested on the most minute of details. Make sure that you memorize and fully understand each slide!
💬 For Dr. Bai’s section, his sample questions are just like the ones he puts on the exam