Dr. Ehringer's research is aimed at identifying and understanding genetic underpinnings associated with substance use disorders (alcohol, nicotine, opioids). One component of her work is to study variations in the human genes that have been associated with substance use behaviors in order to understand the underlying biology. Her laboratory uses human statistical genetics and molecular approaches to study the biological mechanisms that may be influenced by differences in genes. She also uses rat and mouse models to study genetic factors contributing to substance use behaviors.
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behavioral genetics, substance use disorders, exercise and alcohol behaviors
IPHY 2800 - Introduction to Statistics
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Fall 2019
Examines the application of statistics to research relevant to integrative physiology. Includes instruction and hands-on experience with related computer programs and interpretation of the results of their use. Recommended prerequisite: MATH 1300.
IPHY 3280 - Intro to Data Science and Biostatistics
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Fall 2020 / Fall 2021
Builds a foundation for modern data analysis and experimental design in the context of human physiology, health and disease. An intuitive understanding of probability, statistical methods, test outcomes and data relationships are emphasized over rigorous mathematical proofs. Foundational analytical skills using R and R Studio are developed using real and simulated data.
IPHY 4870 - Honors Thesis
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Spring 2018
An opportunity for students enrolled in the IPHY Honors program to earn academic credit for working on their thesis. Twenty-five hours of work is required for each hour of academic credit given. Consult for faculty mentor for approval. Recommended prerequisites: IPHY 3700; and IPHY 4850 (taken concurrently).
IPHY 4930 - Internship
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Spring 2022
Offers upper-division students practical experience in laboratory, clinical, and field settings with direct supervision Students can earn 1 credit for every 45 hours of intern work. Consult with departmental internship coordinator for approval. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and completion of two upper-division IPHY courses.
IPHY 5262 - Application of Bioinformatics and Genomics
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Spring 2019 / Fall 2022
Explore public websites, databases, and bioinformatic tools that can be used for analysis of genomic data. These include NCBI Resources, genome databases, gene expression databases, tools for nucleotide and algorithms analyses and protein databases. Students develop a mini-grant proposal that is required to incorporate use of some of the tools covered. Recommended prerequisite: IPHY 5200 and IPHY 5102.
IPHY 6010 - Seminar
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Fall 2020
Presents special topics in integrative physiology. May be repeated up to 15 total credits.
IPHY 6840 - Research Project
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
Involves a scholarly investigation of a selected topic using literature and/or experimental techniques. Advisor required. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours.
IPHY 6950 - Master's Thesis
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Fall 2021 / Spring 2022
Must have 4 credit hours and may be repeated up to 6 total credits.
