HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Biology 342 Fall 2011
Dr. G.R. Davis: phone 597-4621Cell237-2165 e-mail
Dr.Kim Nguyen, 597-5048 email
Lectures Section A & B, Davis: 8:30-9:20and 9:30- 10:20 MWF McMillan Theater,
Section C, Nguyen: 10:30-11:20 MWF in McMillan Theater,
Labs 2-5 pm MW, 2:30-5:30 TTh, 8:00 -11:00Tuesday am; All labs in Milliken 206
Text: Human Physiology by Widmaier et al., 12th ed., 2011
DayTopic (lecture)Lab for the week
M Sept 5Course AdministrationUsing animals in the lab
Overview of Homeostasis & Knowledge Survey
W Sept 7Homeostasis: Thermoregulation
Chapter 1 and Ch. 16B.3-4 p 574-580
F Sept 9Homeostasis: Glucose regulation
Ch 16A p.555-567 and Ch 16B.1 p. 569-580
M Sept 12Endocrine PhysiologyFrog Reflexes
Ch. 11 A-D and F
W Sept 14Endocrinecontinued
F Sept 16Endocrinecontinued
M Sept 19EndocrinecontinuedReading a Research Paper
W Sept 21Nervous SystemCh. 6A, B
F Sept 23Nervous SystemPart B
M Sept 26Nervous System Part B & CEndocrine Case Studies
W Sept 28Nervous System Part C
F Sept 30Nervous System Part D
M Oct 3Test 1Human Nerve Study
WOct 5Nervous System Part D
FOct 7Sensory PhysiologyCh. 7
MOct 10Sensory PhysiologySensory Physiology I
W Oct 12Digestion and Absorption Ch 15
F Oct 14Digestion and Absorption Ch 15
M Oct 17Muscle Physiology Ch.9Sensory Physiology II
W Oct 29Muscle Physiology
F Oct 21Fall Break
M Oct 24Muscle PhysiologyMuscle Physiology I
W Oct 26Control of Body Movement Ch 10
F Oct 28Cardiovascular Physiology Ch 12
M Oct 31Cardiovascular PhysiologyMuscle Physiology II
W Nov 2Cardiovascular Physiology
F Nov 4Cardiovascular Physiology
MNov 7Test 2Frog Heart Physiology
W Nov 9Cardiovascular Physiology
F Nov 11Cardiovascular Physiology
M Nov 14Respiratory Physiology Ch 13Human EKGs and BP
W Nov 16Respiratory Physiology
F Nov 18Respiratory Physiology
M Nov 21Respiratory PhysiologyNo lab (Thanksgiving Break)
W Nov 23 Thanksgiving Break
F Nov 25Thanksgiving Break
M Nov 28Renal PhysiologyRespiratory & Digestive Cases
W Nov 30Renal Physiology
F Dec 2 Renal Physiology
M Dec 5Test 3Urinalysis
W Dec 7Renal Physiology
F Dec 9Renal Physiology
Cumulative Final Exams: Section A (Davis 8:30 am) Monday Dec 12, 9-noon pm
Section B (Davis 9:30 am) Wednesday Dec 14, 9-noon.
Section C (Nguyen 10: 30 am) Tuesday Dec 13, 2-5 pm.
Schedule subject to change. Laboratory exercises will be scheduled according to the availability of experimental animals and may not always coincide with lecture topics for the week.
TESTS are scheduled for Mondays. All tests are to be pledged according to the Wofford College Honor Code. Tests cover lecture and laboratory topics. Make-ups are allowed for missed tests only under exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the professor.
LABORATORY EXERCISES consist of lab experiments in which students will work in small groups. Students will write concise reports (abstracts) for a selected lab. Students may arrange to swap lab days if necessary and must notify the professors in advance.
ONE QUESTION QUIZZES (1QQs) are intended to encourage frequent review of course material, to provide samples of questions that may appear on tests, andto allow students and professors to frequently assess grasp of course content. Details of the grading of 1QQs are posted on the course website.
GRADING: 10 point scale; A = 90-100, B = 80-89, etc., 60 = lowest passing grade
3 lecture tests = 60%, Cumulative final exam = 20%, “One Question Quizzes” = 10%, Lab abstracts 10%. Evaluation of laboratory work is incorporated to tests, exams, and quizzes; there are no separate lab exams, lab practicals, or lab grades.
ATTENDANCE is student’s responsibility. Lab work cannot be made up. More than 3 class absences by a student with less than a B average may result in notification ofthe Academic Dean according to the College Handbook Policy. Missed tests and quizzes can be made up only under exceptional circumstances and with prior approval of the instructor.Lab abstracts are automatically reduced one letter grade for each day late.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To develop a basic understanding of the principles of physiology, with an emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms and negative feedback control.
2. To develop an appreciation for the experimental basis of our knowledge ofphysiology.
3. To sharpen laboratory skills with exercises requiring forethought, planning, and refinement.
4. To foster cooperation, mutual reliance, and individual responsibility in the laboratory.
5. To organize and analyze information so as to develop critical thinking skills.
6. To write concisely in the form of scientific abstracts.
The material in Chapters 2-6 is treated in other courses(BIO 212 & 214) and should serve as a review.