This course deals with the basic physiology of cells, with a particular emphasis on human disease. It will cover the following topics: cell and membrane structure and function; membrane channels and transporters and their roles in nutrient uptake, ion homeostasis, cell signalling and drug resistance; the cellular and molecular basis of the excitability of the nervous system; excitation-contraction coupling in muscle; signal transduction; the molecular structure and function of membrane transport proteins; the molecular basis of the action of a number of drugs; diseases involving transporter and channel defects.

Two tutorial tests (each 15%), seminar presentation (20%) and final exam (50%).

BIOL1004, CHEM1201 (or CHEM1015/17); or PSYC1003/1004 (formerly PSYC1001A/B) and PSYC2007. BIOL1007 strongly recommended.

BIOL2002, BIOL2015 or BIOL2074.