Department of Cell Biology and Physiology
The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology in the UNC School of Medicine was formed in July 2012 through the merger of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and the Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology. The department offers courses for premedical, predental, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, and allied health students, as well as students pursuing science majors. However, the department does not offer a formal program leading to an undergraduate degree. Students interested in independent research may register for PHYI 395 for directed readings or laboratory study with a member of the faculty.
Courses
The following courses are open to undergraduate students majoring in the sciences.
CBIO–Cell and Development Biology
Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate-level Courses
This entry-level medical simulation course focuses on understanding the integration of simulation technology into clinical education, patient safety, and research applications to include the teamwork and communication skills related to these applications.
Emphasizes topics of current research interest relative to the genesis of environmentally caused and genetically based birth defects. One two-hour session per week (evening).
Permission of the instructor. Primarily for graduate students. Enrollment by availability of space and material.
Permission of the instructor. For students of oral surgery, surgical residents, and graduate students.
PHYI–Physiology
Undergraduate-level Courses
Clinical cases are used to introduce the study of physiology. Students develop learning objectives and research selected topics in health and disease. Final class project is a group endeavor.
Permission of the instructor. Directed readings or laboratory study on a selected topic. Final written report required in each term. At least three hours of independent work per week for each unit of credit.
Department of Cell Biology and Physiology
5200 Medical Biomolecular Research Building, CB# 7545
(919) 966-5241