The cornerstone of the physiological science curriculum is vertebrate physiology, with emphases on integrative functions. The research and educational programs focus on integrative physiology at several levels of organization from molecules to living organisms, microscopic structures to macroscopic organization, and cellular properties to organ functions. Students receive comprehensive instruction in all areas of physiological science, while elective courses reflect faculty research expertise, including cardiopulmonary function and adaptation, musculoskeletal physiology, cell biology, biomechanics, neural control of movement and homeostasis including neuroendocrinology, and neural integration and sensory transduction. Many physiological science majors enter graduate programs in biomedical sciences and professions in other health-related fields.