BIOLOGY 235: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (Spring 2006)

 

Meeting Time and Location:

            Lecture: TTh 5:30-6:50 PM, I-105

            Laboratory: T 7:00-10:05 PM I-3310 (CRN# 46492)

                                Th 7:00-9:50 PM I-3310 (CRN# 46485)            

Instructor:

            Dr. Kevin Krown

            Office Hours: MW 4-5 PM, TTh 4-5:30 PM

            Office: I-302

            Phone: 619-388-2423

            E-Mail: kkrown@sdccd.edu

 

Course Details and Description:

            3 Lecture Hours/wk

            3 Lab Hours/wk

            4 Units

            This is an introductory course which investigates the functions of the human body           with emphasis on the nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory,         excretory and reproductive systems. This course is intended to meet requirements     for students in the fields of nursing, paramedical sciences, psychology, biology, and        physical education.

 

Prerequisites: Biology 105 and Biology 106, or Biology 107, Biology 160, each with a           grade of “C” or better, or equivalent

Advisory: Biology 230 and Chem 100 and Chem 100L, each with a grade of “C” or    better, or equivalent

 

Course Website:  WebCT

 

Required Lecture Textbook:

  • Human Physiology, 9th ed. by Stuart Ira Fox (2005)

 

Laboratory Manual:

  • Laboratory Exercises for Human Physiology by William Brothers (2005)

 

Grading:

Lecture Exams: Four midterm exams (100 pts each) will be given during the lecture portion of the course.  Each exam will be approximately 75% multiple choice and 25% essay and will consist of material covered during both the lecture and laboratory (400 pts total).  Students can take an optional comprehensive final examination to replace the lowest lecture exam score.

 

You will need a Form 882 Scantron (short form) and a #2 pencil for the multiple choice portion of each exam.  I prepare the exam questions from my lecture notes and laboratory assignments.   I can also help you; so make use of my office hours.  If you miss a lecture, be sure to get the notes.  It is your responsibility to know of any changes to the scheduled exam dates announced in class.

 

Laboratory Reports: Eleven laboratory reports will test student knowledge of the concepts presented in the laboratory exercises. Lowest lab report will be dropped (50 points total).  One half point (1/2) will be taken off for each day a lab report is late.  One and one half point (1-1/2) will be taken off the top if the lab report is turned in after class discussions concerning the lab in question.

 

            Point Distribution:      Midterm Exams=          400     

                                                Laboratory Reports=      50

            Total Points:                                                   450

 

            The course grade will be determined by the percentage of the total point score             earned and will be approximately:

 

            A= 90-100% (405-450 points)

            B= 80-89% (360-404 points)

            C= 70-79% (315-359 points)

            D= 60-69% (270-314 points)

            F= less than 60% (<270 points)

                       

Make-Up Policy:

            There are NO make-up labs.  If you miss a midterm exam due to illness or        emergency, you must either contact me by email or telephone no later than the         day of the lab.  Make-up midterm exams must be arranged with the instructor and    are 100% essay. 

            No extra credit assignments will be considered, so please don’t ask.

                       

Administrative Deadlines:

  • February 16:  Last day to add and pay for class with an add code.
  • February 16: Last day to drop without receiving W on your record
  • February 21: Last day to drop and be eligible for a fee refund
  • April 21: Withdrawal deadline.  A letter grade must be assigned after this date

 

Attendance Requirements:

                  It is the students’s responsibility to add, drop, or withdraw from classes before the deadlines stated in the class schedule. Due to student demand, registered students who fail to attend the first day of class without contacting me will be dropped from the course. Petitions to add, drop, or withdraw after the deadline will not be approved without proof of circumstances beyond the student’s control which made him/her unable to meet the deadline. Lack of money to pay fees is not considered an extenuating circumstance. Students anticipating difficulty in paying fees before the add deadline should check with the Financial Aid Office about sources of funds or other alternatives for which they may be eligible.

         If you decide to withdraw from this course, you are reminded to do so before April 21.  If you fail to withdraw by that date and you stop coming to class, a final grade must be assigned to you.

 

Course Attendance Policy:

         Attendance is critical to teaching and learning. You will fall behind in acquiring course content and skills if you do not attend class regularly. I realize that situations may develop which are beyond your control and which may interfere with your attendance. Therefore, a student may be dropped from class for three absences and must be dropped with a maximum of five absences. This is in compliance with Mesa College policy on attendance.   If you miss class, make arrangements with a classmate to keep you informed on lecture topics, lab or studio exercises, handouts and assignments. It is your responsibility to drop the class if you stop attending the course, otherwise an “F” grade will be recorded.

        

Classroom Behavior and Student Code of Conduct:

         Students are expected to respect and obey standards of student conduct while in class and on the campus. The student Code of Conduct, disciplinary procedure, and student due process (Policy 3100, 3100.1 and 3100.2) can be found in the current college catalog in the section Academic Information and Regulations pages 39-51, and at the office of the Dean of Student Affairs (H-500). Charges of misconduct and disciplinary sanctions may be imposed upon students who violate these standards of conduct or provisions of college regulations. As your instructor, I have the following expectations or your behavior in this class:

        1.    Promote a courteous learning atmosphere by exhibiting mutual respect and

              consideration of the feelings, ideas, and contributions of others.

        2.    Demonstrate respect for the your work, as well as the work of others, by

              recognizing and acknowledging strengths and improvements.

        3.    Demonstrate respect for tools, equipment and supplies in the classroom.

4.        Practice consideration for others by maintaining a clean and orderly

       learning environment.                                               

5.        Recognize everyone's opportunity to contribute information in a

Relevant and meaningful manner by not monopolizing discussions, interrupting, interjecting  irrelevant, illogical or inappropriate questions or comments.

6.        Regarding food and beverages in the class.

7.        Regarding personal electronic equipment: cell phones, pagers, etc.

8.        This class will be conducted in accordance the college student code of conduct and basic standards of academic honesty. Cheating, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty are not acceptable and will not be tolerated. Violations of standards of academic honesty will be reported to the school dean for appropriate action.

 

Accomodation of Disabilities:

                 Students with disabilities who may need academic accommodations should notify me immediately.

 

Laboratory Safety:

            Please wear shoes in the laboratory in order to protect your feet from potential chemicals and broken glass found on the floor.  Protective eyewear (safety goggles            are available in the lab room) should be worn when working with preserved         specimens.  An eyewash is available in the room in the event chemicals become             splashed in the eyes.

 

            Sharp objects (scalpels, razor blades and pins) and biohazards must be disposed of       in the red sharps container.

 

            Disinfectant and Band-aids are available at the first aid station

 

Course Objectives:

           

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

 

  • Describe, analyze and apply the use of graphs, tables, charts and diagrams as related to lab exercises.
  • Define, distinguish and apply the principles of homeostasis.
  • Define, describe, and compare and contrast the basic cellular organelles.
  • Discuss and examine the functions of the plasma membrane and neuron physiology.
  • Recall and discuss the anatomy and functions of the central nervous system.
  • Interpret, discuss and describe the peripheral nervous system to include sensory apparatus, receptor physiology, somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
  • List, define and compare the structures and steps that contribute to a striated (skeletal) muscle contraction.
  • Apply the anatomy of the heart to evaluate cardiac function, control and select cardiovascular diseases.
  • List, discuss and classify the homeostatic mechanisms for blood pressure.
  • Define and distinguish the cellular and non-cellular components of blood.
  • Analyze the functions of the respiratory system including gas exchange, ventilation control, and cellular gas transport.
  • Define, compare, and contrast the functions of the urinary system.
  • Define, discuss and relate the mechanisms used to maintain fluid and pH homeostasis.
  • Recall the basic anatomy of the digestive system in order to discuss and analyze the digestion of various organic molecules.
  • List the endocrine glands, compare and contrast their secretions and homeostatic functions.
  • Apply knowledge of the endocrine system to discuss and evaluate select diseases that represent upsets in endocrine homeostasis.
  • Compare and contrast gametogenesis, and the homeostatic functions of the reproductive system in order to evaluate select diseases of the reproductive system.

Formula for Passing the Course:

  • Attend lectures and labs regularly, take detailed notes, and obtain notes for any missed lectures promptly.
  • Keep up with the lecture and lab reading (don’t wait until the night before an exam or lab).
  • Follow the study guide when preparing for lecture exams
  • Study and understand the concepts presented in lecture.  Memorizing and understanding the concepts will enhance your knowledge better than just memorizing random facts

 

Laboratory Schedule                                                                      Spring 2006

Week #

Date

Laboratory Exercises

Page Number

 

1

Feb 7,9

Biological Measurements

1

2

14, 16

pH and Buffers (Monday holiday)

13

3

21, 23

Digestion-Enzyme Function

23

4

28, Mar 2

The Human Nervous System

35

5

Mar 7, 9

Hearing and Equilibrium

47

6

14, 16

Vision

51

7

21, 23

Skeletal Muscle

73

8

28, 30

Introduction to PowerLab and Chart

85

9

Apr 4, 6

ECG

103

10

11, 13

Spring Break

 

11

18, 20

Frog Heart

121

12

25, 27

Heart and Vascular Responses and Vascular System

133 & 139

13

May 2, 4

Blood Composition

147

14

9, 11

Blood Composition

147

15

16, 18

Renal Function

167

16

23, 25

Pulmonary Physiology

157

17

30, June 1

Control of Breathing

173