This course examines the use of established and emerging cell and animal models to study developmental and disease processes. From transgenic mice, to CRISPR-Cas9, to rapid screening of drugs for pharmaceutical testing, the understanding of how model systems can be utilized to evaluate normal development and physiology as well as pathologies.
Course Manager Dr. Pin
Dr. Dean Betts
Dr. Tom Drysdale
Physiology 3140A
The former Physiology 4640A/B
Blended (primarily in-person, with online content)
10 (based on 2023 SQCT data)
Grade Breakdown:
Model Development: 10%
Midterm Exam: 20%
Two Page Assignment: 25%
Final Exam: 40%
Participation: 5%
Additional Notes:
Final is cumulative.
Lectures: M/W/F (3 hours/week)
No textbook
Some lectures may require pre-lecture readings (provided by prof)
Expected Grade Breakdown
A (5/10)
B (1/10)
Mean Course as Learning Experience Out of 7 (± SD)
6.83 ± 0.41
Response Rate
60% of students (6/10)