Program Overview

Overview of the Integrative Physiology Program

The Integrative Physiology program at the University of Colorado Boulder is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the functions of living organisms. The program focuses on the physiological processes that occur at the genetic, cellular, organ, and systemic levels, and how these processes are integrated to maintain homeostasis and support overall health.

Bachelor's Degree in Integrative Physiology

The Bachelor's degree in Integrative Physiology is a four-year program that requires students to complete a minimum of 128 credit hours. The program includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, and mathematics, as well as elective courses in areas such as exercise physiology, nutrition, and pharmacology.

Program Requirements

• Completion of a minimum of 128 credit hours
• Completion of all required coursework in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, and mathematics
• Completion of elective courses in areas such as exercise physiology, nutrition, and pharmacology
• Maintenance of a minimum GPA of 2.0

Coursework

The program includes a range of coursework, including:

• IPHY 1020: Introduction to Integrative Physiology
• IPHY 1030: Introduction to the Health Professions
• IPHY 1040: Medical Professional Speaker Series
• IPHY 1111: Analysis of Human Movement with Smart-Phone Technology
• IPHY 1131: Using model organisms to study human disease: hands-on research
• IPHY 1181: Biological Probiotic/Drug Discovery Through Hands-on Screens
• IPHY 1211: Using Sensor Technology to Study the Effects of Light on Human Health
• IPHY 1600: Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology For Non-Majors
• IPHY 1950: Introduction to Scientific Writing in Integrative Physiology
• IPHY 2010: Seminar in Integrative Physiology
• IPHY 2030: Preparing for a Career in the Health Professions
• IPHY 2400: Introduction to Medical Terminology for Future Health Professionals
• IPHY 2420: Introduction to Nutrition
• IPHY 2692: Foundations in Public Health
• IPHY 2910: Practicum in Integrative Physiology
• IPHY 3010: Teaching in Integrative Physiology
• IPHY 3020: Next Steps: Preparing for Life After Graduation
• IPHY 3280: Intro to Data Science and Biostatistics
• IPHY 3410: Human Anatomy
• IPHY 3415: Human Anatomy Laboratory
• IPHY 3430: Human Physiology
• IPHY 3435: Physiology Lab
• IPHY 3437: Virtual Human Physiology Laboratory
• IPHY 3440: Clinical Nutrition
• IPHY 3490: Introduction to Epidemiology
• IPHY 3590: Health and Function over the Adult Lifespan
• IPHY 3700: Scientific Writing in Integrative Physiology
• IPHY 4010: Seminar in Integrative Physiology
• IPHY 4040: History of Medicine
• IPHY 4041: Global Health and Disease
• IPHY 4060: Cell Physiology
• IPHY 4200: Physiological Genetics and Genomics
• IPHY 4300: Pathophysiology of Disease
• IPHY 4420: Nutrition and Human Performance
• IPHY 4440: Endocrinology
• IPHY 4470: Biology of Human Reproduction
• IPHY 4480: Comparative Reproduction
• IPHY 4490: Case Studies in Public Health
• IPHY 4540: Biomechanics
• IPHY 4580: Sleep Physiology
• IPHY 4600: Immunology
• IPHY 4650: Exercise Physiology
• IPHY 4720: Neurophysiology
• IPHY 4780: Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Health
• IPHY 4800: Molecular Evolution: How Natural Selection has Shaped the Molecules of Life
• IPHY 4850: Honors Thesis Seminar
• IPHY 4860: Independent Study: Undergraduate
• IPHY 4870: Honors Thesis
• IPHY 4880: Advanced Data Analysis in Biomedical Research
• IPHY 4900: Public Health Practicum
• IPHY 4930: Internship
• IPHY 4940: Application for Clinical Internship
• IPHY 4950: Global Study Abroad Internship

Faculty

The Integrative Physiology program has a diverse faculty with expertise in a range of areas, including:

• Angiolillo, Albert: Assistant Teaching Professor
• Bekoff, Anne: Professor Emeritus
• Boyko, Marie: Senior Instructor Emeritus
• Broussard, Josiane: Associate Professor Adjunct
• Brunt, Vienna E: Assistant Professor Adjunct
• Bustamante, Heidi Margarita: Associate Teaching Professor
• Byrnes, William: Associate Professor Emeritus
• Carey, Cynthia: Professor Emerita
• Casagrand, Janet L.: Associate Teaching Professor
• Chonchol, Michel: Professor Adjunct
• Clayton, S. Zachary: Assistant Professor Adjunct
• Depner, Christopher: Assistant Professor Adjunct
• DeSouza, Christopher A.: Distinguished Professor
• Ehringer, Marissa A.: Professor, Chair
• Enoka, Roger M.: Professor
• Fleshner, Monika R.: Professor
• Floriano, Maureen: Assistant Teaching Professor
• Foley, Teresa E.: Teaching Professor of Distinction
• Fowler, John S.: Professor Emeritus
• Gleeson, Todd T.: Professor Emeritus
• Grabowski, Alena Marie: Associate Professor
• Harsh, John R.: Professor Adjunct
• Heisler, Ruth E.: Teaching Professor of Distinction
• Hobbs, Steven L.: Associate Teaching Professor
• Hoeffer, Charles Albert: Associate Professor
• Johnson, Thomas E.: Professor Emeritus
• Kim, Sewan: Assistant Teaching Professor
• Kram, Rodger: Associate Professor Emeritus
• Link, Christopher D.: Associate Professor
• Lowry, Christopher: Professor
• Lynch, G. Robert: Professor Emeritus
• Maldonado, Tammy A.: Assistant Teaching Professor
• Mazzeo, Robert: Associate Professor Emeritus
• McQueen, Matthew B.: Professor Adjoint
• Moore, Russell: Professor
• Norris, David O.: Professor Emeritus
• Nowak, Kristen: Associate Professor Adjoint
• Olm, Matthew R.: Assistant Professor
• Opp, Mark R.: Professor
• Robichaux, Waldean: Professor Emeritus
• Rossman, J. Matthew: Assistant Research Professor
• Rowe, K. Rachel: Assistant Professor
• Saul, Leif J.: Associate Teaching Professor
• Schaetzel, Amanda E.: Assistant Teaching Professor
• Seals, Douglas R.: Distinguished Professor
• Shearston, Jenni: Assistant Professor
• Sherwood, David: Associate Professor Emeritus
• Shi, Jia: Associate Teaching Professor
• Stitzel, Jerry A.: Professor
• Stob, Nicole R.: Assistant Teaching Professor
• Tan, Andrew Q.: Assistant Teaching Professor
• Tsai, Pei-San: Professor
• Wright Jr., Kenneth P.: Distinguished Professor

Research Areas

The Integrative Physiology program has a range of research areas, including:

• Biomechanics
• Cell physiology
• Clinical nutrition
• Endocrinology
• Exercise physiology
• Immunology
• Molecular evolution
• Neurophysiology
• Nutrition and human performance
• Pathophysiology of disease
• Physiological genetics and genomics
• Public health
• Sleep physiology
• Sleep, circadian rhythms, and health

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Integrative Physiology program have a range of career opportunities, including:

• Clinical research coordinator
• Exercise physiologist
• Health educator
• Medical sales representative
• Nutritionist
• Occupational therapist
• Physical therapist
• Physician assistant
• Public health specialist
• Research scientist
• Science writer
• Wellness program manager

Conclusion

The Integrative Physiology program at the University of Colorado Boulder provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the functions of living organisms. The program includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, and mathematics, as well as elective courses in areas such as exercise physiology, nutrition, and pharmacology. Graduates of the program have a range of career opportunities in fields such as clinical research, exercise physiology, nutrition, and public health.