HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY SYLLABUS
BIOL 4160/4161 Spring 2008
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Instructor |
Office |
Phone |
E-mail |
Office Hours |
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Dr. Gilbert Pitts |
Sundquist, C210 |
221-7777 |
pittsg@apsu.edu |
MWF 9-10am |
Lecture: MWF 8:00-8:55 am, 3 credits,
Sundquist room E208
Laboratory: T 8:00-10:45 am, 1 credit,
Sundquist room B223
Course Description
An introductory level human physiology course
for senior life sciences students with an emphasis on basic principles. We will
be utilizing a systems approach for the most part. Clinically relevant features
of physiology will be stressed as much as possible.
Course Objectives
o
Develop familiarity of physiology at all levels
o
Understand the scientific method and be able to interpret scientific
literature.
Required Text: Principles of Human
Physiology, 3rd edition by Germann and Stanfield
Attendance & Etiquette
Students are expected to attend all lectures
and laboratories. Information will be presented in the lectures and
laboratories that may not be included in the textbook. Students will be
responsible for knowing the information that is presented in the lecture and
textbook. Students are responsible for all information presented during their
absences. Make-up exams will only be given in extreme
circumstances, as judged by the instructor. You must provide a valid reason for
missing an exam before the exam date. Call or e-mail me before
the exam to determine your eligibility.
Academic and Classroom Misconduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves
appropriately at all times. Academic and classroom misconduct will not be
tolerated. Students must read the Code of Student Conduct in the new
Student Handbook for an understanding of what will be expected of them within
the academic setting.
Communications Devices
All beepers, cell phones, and other outside
communication devices MUST be turned to silent or to off during
class. Their intrusion and use during class are disruptive to the conduct of
the lecture and to the learning process for your fellow students.
Students with Disabilities
Any student who has a condition that may
affect his/her academic performance is encouraged to make an appointment with me
to discuss the matter, or you may contact Disability Services; telephone
221-6230 or (V/TTY) 221-6278.
Minors
According to APSU policy #3:032, minors
(defined as those under the age of 18) are not allowed in classrooms. While I
recognize that extenuating circumstances occur and make it difficult for some
students to attend without bringing children with them on occasion, I must
enforce University policy and thus will deny any request for a child in my
classroom. You should also be aware that minors are not allowed in academic
labs, computer labs, science labs, or the library. Further, children cannot be
left in halls outside classrooms. Please be aware that the policy on unattended
minors is for the purpose of ensuring that our classrooms are conducive to
learning and for the safety and protection of minors. For additional
information on minors on campus, contact the Office of Student Affairs in the
Morgan University Center.
Course Requirements and Grading
Exam 1:
16% Standard Grading Scale
Exam 2:
16% % Score Grade
Exam 3:
16% 90+
A
Exam 4:
16% 80-89 B
Final Exam:
16% 70-79 C
Laboratory Exercises:
10% 60-69 D
Laboratory Quizzes:
10% 59 or less F
Notes: 1. Some exam questions will be
taken from the lecture and reading assignments.
2. The
laboratory grade will be the same as the lecture grade.
3. A
mid-term grade will be awarded for all students in this course. The grade
awarded may not necessarily be based on 50% of the course requirements and may
or may not differ from the final grade. Your mid-term grade will be posted on
AP Web.
Computer-Assisted Learning
You can go to
www.physiologyplace.com. At this website you will find practice quizzes and
other information that should be helpful. In addition, you will find a program
called Physioex 7.0 on this website. We will be using this software in the
second laboratory class, so please log-in and create your account before you
come to class. Be careful that you do not get bogged down in the extra material
that is available at this website. If you need the Course ID for anything on
this site, the ID is: "pitts96644"
Desire 2 Learn (D2L)
You will need to use the D2L software at APSU
to view the powerpoint slides from lecture and the laboratory protocols. You
can access it at this web address:
http://elearn.apsu.edu. Your username is you “A”
number. The password is the same one that you use for Banner.
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Biology 4160
Lecture Schedule (Tentative) |
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Week |
Date |
Topic |
Ch |
Reading |
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1 |
Jan 14 |
Introduction,
Molecules |
1 |
1-19 |
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Jan 16 |
Cell Structure &
Function |
2 |
21-56 |
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Jan 18 |
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2 |
Jan 21 |
Martin Luther King
Day – No Classes |
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Jan 23 |
Cell Metabolism |
3 |
58-91 |
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Jan 25 |
Cell Membrane
Transport |
4 |
94-122 |
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3 |
Jan 28 |
Chemical Messengers |
5 |
125-145 |
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Jan 30 |
Endocrine System:
Glands & Actions |
6 |
148-164 |
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Feb 1 |
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4 |
Feb 4 |
Nerve Cells &
Electrical Signaling |
7 |
166-193 |
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Feb 6 |
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Feb 8 |
Synaptic
Transmission & Neuronal Integration |
8 |
196-212 |
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5 |
Feb 11 |
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Feb 13 |
The Central Nervous
System |
9 |
215-249 |
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Feb 15 |
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6 |
Feb 18 |
Sensory Systems |
10 |
252-299 |
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Feb 20 |
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Feb 22 |
Autonomic & Motor
Systems |
11 |
302-320 |
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7 |
Feb 25 |
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Feb 27 |
Muscle Physiology |
12 |
322-357 |
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Feb 29 |
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8 |
Mar 3 |
Spring Break! No
Class! |
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Mar 5 |
Spring Break! No
Class! |
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Mar 7 |
Spring Break! No
Class! |
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9 |
Mar 10 |
Cardiovascular
Physiology: Cardiac Function |
13 |
360-392 |
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Mar 12 |
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Mar 14 |
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10 |
Mar 17 |
Cardiovascular
Physiology: Vessels, Flow & Pressure |
14 |
395-433 |
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Mar 19 |
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Mar 21 |
Good Friday – No
class! |
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11 |
Mar 24 |
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Mar 26 |
Respiratory System:
Pulmonary Ventilation |
16 |
453-475 |
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Mar 28 |
Respiratory System:
Gas Exchange & Regulation |
17 |
478-506 |
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12 |
Mar 31 |
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Apr 2 |
Renal Function |
18 |
509-533 |
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Apr 4 |
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13 |
Apr 7 |
Fluid & Electrolyte
Balance |
19 |
536-566 |
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Apr 9 |
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Apr 11 |
Gastrointestinal
System |
20 |
569-602 |
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14 |
Apr 14 |
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Apr 16 |
Endocrine System:
Energy, Metabolism & Growth |
21 |
605-627 |
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Apr 18 |
Reproductive System |
22 |
630-664 |
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15 |
Apr 21 |
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Apr 23 |
Last day of
class |
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Apr 25 |
Final Exam:
1030-1230 |
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Biology 4161
Laboratory Schedule (Tentative) |
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Week |
Date |
Topic |
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1 |
Jan 15 |
Lecture |
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2 |
Jan 22 |
Lab 1: Cell Transport Mechanisms & Permeability (Physioex
Simulation) |
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3 |
Jan 29 |
Exam 1: Chapters 1-4 |
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4 |
Feb 5 |
Lab 2: Endocrine Regulation of Glucose |
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5 |
Feb 12 |
Exam 2: Chapters 5-8 |
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6 |
Feb 19 |
Lab 3: Physioex: Action Potentials
Active Learning & Reaction Time (Biopac
H16) |
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7 |
Feb 26 |
Lab 4: Special Senses and Reflexes (Biopac H08:
Dive Reflex)
Muscular biofeedback (Biopac H36) |
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8 |
Mar 4 |
Spring Break – No Lab!! |
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9 |
Mar 11 |
Exam 3: Chapters 9-13 |
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10 |
Mar 18 |
Lab 5: The Electrical Axis of the Heart (Biopac 6) |
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11 |
Mar 25 |
Lab 6: Blood Pressure (Biopac 16) |
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12 |
Apr 1 |
Exam 4: Chapters 14, 16, 17, 18 |
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13 |
Apr 8 |
Lab 7: Exercise Physiology |
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14 |
Apr 15 |
Lab 8: Activity of the Stomach (Biopac H34:
Electrogastrogram) |
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15 |
Apr 22 |
Lab 9: To be determined |
