Variant of CIP 2011- STEM groupings

a.1 - Science

Science: This class contains all CIP instructional programs classified as science.

26. - Biological and biomedical sciences

This series comprises instructional programs that focus on the biological sciences and the non-clinical biomedical sciences, and that prepare individuals for research and professional careers as biologists and biomedical scientists.

26.09 - Physiology, pathology and related sciences

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 26.0901 to 26.0999.

26.0901 - Physiology, general

This instructional program class comprises any 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. These programs include courses 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.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • human physiology
  • physiology

• Exclusion(s)

  • aerospace physiology(26.0912)
  • animal physiology(26.0707)
  • cell physiology(26.0903)
  • exercise physiology(26.0908)
  • plant physiology(26.0307)

26.0902 - Molecular physiology

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of dynamic interactive processes and biochemical communications at the subcellular level. These programs include courses in ion channels and transporters, molecular signalling pathways, endocrine control and regulation, genetic information transfer, homeostasis and molecular control systems, electrophysiology and sensory mechanisms, protein synthesis, and applicable research methods and technologies.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • molecular physiology

• Exclusion(s)

  • cell physiology(26.0903)
  • molecular biology(26.0204)
  • molecular medicine(26.1401)
  • physiology(26.0901)

26.0903 - Cell physiology

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of physiological processes operating within and among cells, and intracellular communication and behaviour, in the context of larger systems and whole organisms. These programs include courses in cell and molecular biology, molecular physiology, cell cycle control, signal transduction, protein structure, membrane biochemistry and structure, ion channel physics, cell respiration and digestion, secretory functions, cell adhesion and communication, information encoding and decoding, and the relation of cell physiology to tissue, organ, and organismic functioning.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • cell physiology

• Exclusion(s)

  • cellular biology(26.0401)
  • molecular physiology(26.0902)
  • physiology(26.0901)

26.0904 - Endocrinology

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition, manufacture, and secretion of protein compounds by cells and glands and the role of endocrine substances in bodily processes. These programs include courses in protein chemistry, protein secretion, membrane biogenesis and transfer methods, cellular communication, gene and cell regulation, cytochemistry, fractionation, radioautography, and applications such as neuroendocrinology.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • endocrinology

• Exclusion(s)

  • endocrinology and metabolism - residency(60.0516)
  • pediatric endocrinology - residency(60.0553)
  • reproductive endocrinology - residency(60.0573)

26.0905 - Reproductive biology

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of reproductive processes and biogenesis in animals and human beings. These programs include courses in reproductive ecology and behaviour, reproductive system physiology, endocrinology, developmental biology, neuroendocrinology, evolution and types of reproductive systems, reproductive genetics, physiopathology of reproductive processes, and applications of molecular biology and biophysics to the study of reproductive physiology.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • reproductive biology
  • reproductive physiology

• Exclusion(s)

  • animal breeding(01.0902)
  • animal genetics(26.0804)
  • biology(26.0101)
  • genetics(26.0801)
  • human biology(30.2701)
  • human genetics(26.0806)
  • medical biology(26.0102)
  • obstetrics and gynecology - residency(60.0419)
  • reproductive infertility - residency(60.0573)
  • theriogenology - residency(60.0315)

26.0907 - Cardiovascular science

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and functioning of the heart, vascular system, and blood in animals and human beings and the disorders and diseases associated with the cardiovascular system. These programs include courses in cardiovascular physiology, blood physiology, vasculature, vascular metabolism, neural control of cardiovascular function, microvascular permeability and membrane transport, cardiac contraction mechanisms, homeostasis, and applications to topics such as arteriosclerosis, heart disease, diabetes, vascular remodelling, transplantation, transfusion, and pacemakers and artificial organs.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • cardiovascular science

• Exclusion(s)

  • cardiology - residency(60.0504)
  • cardiopulmonary technology(51.0915)
  • cardiovascular technician(51.0901)
  • pediatric cardiology - residency(60.0549)

26.0908 - Exercise physiology

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the physiological processes involved in physical or motor activity, including sensorimotor interactions, response mechanisms, and the effects of injury, disease, and disability. These programs include courses in muscular and skeletal anatomy; molecular and cellular basis of muscle contraction; fuel utilization; neurophysiology of motor mechanics; systemic physiological responses (respiration, blood flow, endocrine secretions, and others); fatigue and exhaustion; muscle and body training; physiology of specific exercises and activities; physiology of injury; and the effects of disabilities and disease.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • exercise physiology

• Exclusion(s)

  • human kinetics(31.0505)
  • physiology(26.0901)
  • physiotherapy(51.2308)
  • sport and exercise studies(31.0501)

26.0909 - Vision science/physiological optics

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of vision, visual processes, and related phenomena and clinical research and treatment modalities. These programs include courses in ocular anatomy and physiology, microbiology of the eye, electrophysiology, neurophysiology, corneal physiology, photochemistry, psychophysics, visual biophysics and motor systems, sensory mechanisms and photoreception, eye circulation and metabolism, geometric and physical optics, ocular development across the lifespan, visual stimuli and perception, colour vision, eye motility, biometrics and measurement techniques, visual pathology, and environmental issues.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • physiological optics
  • vision science

• Exclusion(s)

  • laser and optical technician(15.0304)
  • ophthalmology - residency(60.0421)
  • optical science(40.0807)
  • optometric assistant(51.1802)
  • optometrist(51.1701)
  • orthoptics(51.1804)

26.0910 - Pathology/experimental pathology

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the expression, initiation, maintenance and progression of tissue injury and disease, including death, and the relationship of pathogenesis to fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms. These programs include courses in immunology, microbiology, gene expression, inflammation, cell injury, apoptosis, immunopathology, molecular markers of disease and toxins, neoplasia, growth regulation, and organ- and system-specific investigations.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • experimental pathology
  • pathology

• Exclusion(s)

  • molecular genetic pathology - residency(60.0536)
  • pathology - residency(60.0424)
  • pathology technician(51.0811)
  • pediatric pathology - residency(60.0560)

26.0911 - Oncology and cancer biology

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of carcinogens; the onset of malignancy in cells, tissues, blood, and organs; the genetics of cancer; the anatomy and physiology of cancer cells; and the study of cancer behaviours and treatments. These programs include courses in gene expression; oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes; viral genes and cancer proliferation; regulation of signal transduction; cancer proteins; hormonal and growth factors in cancer cells; tumour promotion, progression, and metastasis; carcinogen receptors and metabolism; carcinogen ecology; immunological targeting; and studies of genetic, chemical, radiologic and other treatment therapies.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • cancer biology
  • oncology

• Exclusion(s)

  • oncology - residency(60.0534)

26.0912 - Aerospace physiology and medicine

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the physiological processes involved in low and high-altitude flight and living in space and related low-pressure and low-gravity environments, including sensorimotor interactions, response mechanisms, and the effects of injury, disease, and disability. These programs include courses in anatomy, molecular and cellular basis of muscle contraction, fuel utilization, neurophysiology of motor mechanics, systemic physiological responses (respiration, blood flow, endocrine secretions, and others), fatigue and exhaustion, systemic environmental pathologies, muscle and body training, physiology of specific exercises and activities, physiology of injury, and the effects of disabilities and disease.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • aerospace physiology

• Exclusion(s)

  • aerospace medicine - residency(60.0401)
  • human physiology(26.0901)

26.0999 - Physiology, pathology and related sciences, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Physiology, pathology and related sciences.