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Academic Course Map for Integrative Physiology (B.S.)

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ÌýÌýProgram OverviewÌý

Students pursing the Bachelor of Science degree in Integrative Physiology (IPHY) at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ study organisms as functioning systems of molecules, cells, tissues, and organs. This emphasis on whole-body function, and its applications to human health and disease, has made Integrative Physiology the second-largest undergraduate major at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

IPHY is a popular choice for students planning to pursue a health career, such as nursing, physician assistant, physical therapy, medicine, osteopathic medicine, exercise management, and physical education, or to attend medical school. Although the IPHY major does not cover all of the potential prerequisite courses needed for a health program, it provides students with integrated knowledge in disciplines such as, anatomy, biochemistry, mathematics, physics, physiology, and statistics to study how humans and other animals function at the level of genes, cells, tissues, organs, and systems. With this basic knowledge, students can undertake a flexible curriculum that includes the study of biomechanics, cell physiology, endocrinology, immunology, exercise physiology and neurophysiology. The department also encourages student participation in research. The program emphasizes both the role of physical activity in human health and function across the lifespan and the responses of different organisms to various forms of stress.

Their diverse faculty include several who have joint affiliations with the Institute for Behavioral Genetics and the Center for Neuroscience, as well as clinical divisions at the CU Anschutz medical campus.

Admission Requirements

Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýPlease see the CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Arts & Sciences’ÌýColorado Community College webpageÌýfor more information detailed information admissionsÌýrequirements for students transferingÌýfrom a Colorado Community College.Ìý

Transfer Recommendations

To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.

Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Integrative Physiology (IPHY) major

This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes.Ìý Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.

Your community college must offer an Associate of Arts Degree with Designation (DwD) in Biology to use this transfer guide.

Community College (first two years)

Fall Semester 1

Spring Semester 1

Fall Semester 2

Spring Semester 2

Total credits at your community college: 60

Completion of the four semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for an AssociateÌýof Sciene Degree with Designation in BiologyÌýat the Colorado community collegesÌýthat offer this degreeÌýand fulfills the General Education requirements at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (last two years)

Fall Semester 3

Spring Semester 3

Fall Semester 4

Spring Semester 4

Total credits at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: 60

Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed aboveÌýfulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Integrative Physiology at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

*Prep course for CHE 111 General College Chemistry. If student can start with CHE 111, replace credits with approved transfer electives but NOT BIO 201 or 202.

**Students must complete 15 credits in Advanced IPHY Courses but these courses vary from 3 to 5 credits so the number of courses needed will vary depending on the courses that are chosen. Advanced IPHY courses to choose from: ÌýIPHY 4060 Cell Physiology, IPHY 4440 Endocrinology, IPHY 4540 Biomechanics, IPHY 4580 Sleep Physiology, IPHY 4600 Immunology, IPHY 4650 Exercise Physiology, IPHY 4720 Neurophysiology.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
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This material was supported by NSF grant #1649201. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not nec​essarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.