MAJOR

Physiology

Major

Overview

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics, morphology, and biochemical and biophysical communications within organisms and between living systems at all levels of complexity and integration. Includes instruction in reproduction, growth, hormonal action, vascular function, respiration, digestion, sensory perception and processing, sensorimotor integration, signal encoding and conveyance, homeostasis, physical function and malfunction, evolutionary physiology, and disease processes.

Leaders Who Majored in Physiology

Frederic Bertley

President & CEO,

Center of Science & Industry

Frank Veliz

Biochemistry Research Associate,

Case Western Reserve University

Tamra Ryan

CEO,

Women's Bean Project

Craig Venter

Scientist/Founder,

The Institute for Genomic Research