Organization and Function of the GI Tract

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Physiology of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract at all levels from the cell to the intact system. Medical Science 637.01 has three components: 1) An introductory series of lectures covering the basic physiological principles of the regulation of the GI tract and the individual organs associated with it. A mid-term exam is held on the content delivered; 2) A written term paper on a subject of the students' own choice and pre-approved by the course co-ordinator that will also be presented orally to the class; and 3) A series of special GI-associated topic areas and journal club sessions presented and discussed with invited experts in the field. Assessment includes written critiques of primary research articles. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Faculty.