W. Kyle Simmons

Associate Professor

Pharmacology and Physiology

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research and Dissertation
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Research in biomedical sciences for PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Provides an overview of current issues in biomedical sciences.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research & Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Research in biomedical sciences for MS degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research and Dissertation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Research in biomedical sciences for PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Neuroscience
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    This course examines foundational theories and principles related to the neural mechanisms controlling physiological processes and behavior. Topics covered include cellular neurobiology, neuronal signaling, neural development and plasticity, comparative neuroanatomy, and neurobiology of complex brain functions such as sensory processing, arousal, emotions learning, and memory. Previous coursework in physiology recommended. Same course as BIOL 5073 and PSYC 5073. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 4073 or PSYC 4073.Prerequisite(s): Science or Psychology major and permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research & Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Research in biomedical sciences for MS degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research and Dissertation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Research in biomedical sciences for PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research and Dissertation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Research in biomedical sciences for PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Provides an overview of current issues in biomedical sciences.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Clinical Research Practicum
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Provides an overview of current issues in biomedical sciences.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research and Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Research in biomedical sciences for PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Neuroscience
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    This course examines foundational theories and principles related to the neural mechanisms controlling physiological processes and behavior. Topics covered include cellular neurobiology, neuronal signaling, neural development and plasticity, comparative neuroanatomy, and neurobiology of complex brain functions such as sensory processing, arousal, emotions learning, and memory. Previous coursework in physiology recommended. Same course as BIOL 5073 and PSYC 5073. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 4073 or PSYC 4073.Prerequisite(s): Science or Psychology major and permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research and Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Research in biomedical sciences for PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research and Dissertation
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Research in biomedical sciences for PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major adviser.