Page 1 Human Physiology Spring 2017
VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE SYLLABUS
Spring2017
Course No.: Biology 231 Course Title: Human Physiology Units: 5.0
Section No.: 59978 Class Hours: 5:40 pm – 10:10 pm Days: T/Th
Room No.: 31-1Instructor Name: Dr. Harvey, PhD Office No.: 6
Victor Valley College
18422 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA 92392
Phone: (760) 245-4271, X 2658
e-mail:
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Spring Term BeginsFebruary 13
Presidents Day LincolnFebruary 17
College Closed (no classes)February 18
Presidents Day WashingtonFebruary 20
Spring Break (no classes-offices open)April 10 – 14
Spring Break Holiday (college closed)April 14
College Closed (no classes)April 15
Memorial Day Holiday (college closed)May 29
CommencementJune 9
Spring Semester EndsJune 10
Sixteen (16) week termFebruary 13 – June 10
Off-Campus Twelve (12) week termFebruary 13 – May 13 (Does not follow VVC calendar, see that site’s calendar)
First Twelve (12) week termFebruary 13 – May 13
Second Twelve (12) week termMarch 13 – June 10
First Eight (8) week termFebruary 13 – April 8
Second Eight (8) week termApril 18 – June 10
NOTE – CAMPUS IS CLOSED andCLASSES WILL NOT BE HELD ON CAMPUS THE FOLLOWING DATES:February, 17th, 18th, 20th, April 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and May 29th
STATEMENT OF ACCESS:Students with special needs are encouraged to meet with instructors to discuss the opportunity for academic accommodation and referral to Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) and services per Administrative Procedure (AP 3440). Visit Victor Valley College online at
Course Description
This course is an introduction to general physiology with emphasis on the homeostatic mechanisms of the human body. The topics to be covered are biochemical aspects of cell function, integrated control of organ systems and homeostasis. The laboratory will include demonstrations and experiments to support basic physiological concepts. Included are experiments selected specifically for instruction in interpretation of physiological test and diagnostic testing procedures.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
- Design and apply the scientific method by stating a question; researching the topic; determining appropriate tests, performing tests; collecting, analyzing and presenting data; and finally proposing new questions about the topic
- Apply basic concepts of chemistry and physics to explain physiological functions on a cellular, tissue and organ level within the various organ systems of the human body.
- Critically evaluate and synthesize the different homeostatic control mechanisms utilized in the many physiological processes within the human body.
Prerequisites
College chemistry (Chemistry 100 or 201), college biology (Biology 201, 202, 100, or 107), college anatomy (Biology 221), all completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Textbook(s)
Text: Vander's Human Physiology, Widmaier, 14th edition.
Lab: Found online
Needed for Class:
(1)Reef App, (10) Scantrons 815-E, (4) Scantrons 882-E
Attendance
Attendance is required and is the responsibility of the student. If you do not attend the first-class session the instructor will drop you. If you do not plan to continue to attend class, you must drop the course to avoid receiving an “F” grade. PLEASE NOTE: Each class session is very important. After missing the equivalent to one lecture and one lab, dismissal from the class will result. This is a very fast pace class and it is highly recommended that you do not miss a class.
(Class attendance is not a measure of performance or proficiency. Whether a student is just physically present in the class is not a valid basis for grading. Reference Title 5 Section 55002 of the California Code of Regulations: (A) Grading Policy. The course provides for measurement of student performance in terms of stated course objectives and culminates in a formal, permanently recorded grade based upon uniform standards in accordance with section 55758 of this Division. The grade is based on demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter and the ability to demonstrate that proficiency, at least in part, by means of written expression that may include essays, or, in courses where the curriculum committee deems them to be appropriate, by problem solving exercises or skills demonstrations by students.)
Withdrawal Policy
It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdrawal from this class. DO NOT simply stop coming to class and expect the professor to drop you. Not withdrawing from class may result in an “F” grade for the class. If you take a “W” for the course, no assignments are carried into the next semester. You must repeat the class
Incomplete
If a student has completed most of the course (75% or more) with a “C” or better average, but is unable to complete the remainder of the semester due to extenuating circumstances (see student handbook), they may elect to take an incomplete (INC) for the course. You can make up all missing assignments. An incomplete does NOT allow you to repeat completed assignments. All missed assignments and exams must be completed by the following semester or the grade will revert to the one they would have earned at the end of this semester. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the request for an incomplete. This must be completed in writing on a special school form and signed by both the instructor and the student before the end of the semester.
Laboratory: Lab attendance is mandatory. If you know that you will miss a lab you need to notify me ahead of time. To account for lab attendance, I will sign your lab write up after each lab. If your lab is not signed after each lab activity, I will assume that you were not present that day and you will geta zero for the write-up. The labs are supplemental means of instruction. They provide hands on experience to the topics we will cover during lecture. Lab activities can be found on the website.
Lab Write-up: There are a total of 15 lab activities; each is worth 10 points for a total of 150points. I will sign off on your lab before you leave. If you leave without my signature you will not get credit for the lab. If you are absent from lab, you will not be able to turn in the lab assignment for that day. You will lose 2 lab points for each lab you do not attend or leave early, no matter the reason.
Lab Quizzes: There will be weekly quizzes in lab. This will cover what you will be doing in lab. These quizzes will be approximately 10-15 minutes long and will start at the beginning of lab. I do not give make-up lab quizzes. If you are late to lab you will only have whatever time remains to complete the quiz.
Examinations:Exams are mandatory.There are NO MAKE-UP quizzes or homework. I have given you the dates well ahead of time (see attached schedule) to allow you to make appropriate arrangements. There will be 4 lecture exams, this includes your final exam. The exams are not cumulative and are approximately worth 150 points each. Exams will consist of multiple choice, short answer, and/or essay questions. These exams are concept-oriented and will cover the chapters listed for each. The only day for make-up exams is June 2 at 9:30am. This is a Friday so make appropriate arrangements.
Cell phones and all electronic devices will be turned off and put away during the exam. If you use your phone/electronic devices during the exam you will receive a zero on the exam as well as possible expulsion from the class.
PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR LECTURE EXAMS. If you are late, you will not get any extra time. You will not be able to take your exam, once the first student turns in their completed exam.
Any course work other than exams that are not picked-up a week after your final is given will be placed in the recycle bin.
PLEASE TAKE CAREFUL NOTE: During an exam there will be no leaving the classroom for any reason, except with a written Doctor’s excuse. If you leave the classroom your exam is over.
Lecture Quizzes:There will be iclicker(Reef) questions presented throughout the lecture period and added to your grade as quiz points. The student is responsible for having aReef app and making sure to have it available for each class session. AReef app must be registered by Feb 21, 2017. Without the app, you will not be allowed to answer the questions for points. Lecture quizzes will not be announced.
Case Studies: Case studies will be done in class and as homework. Any assignment sent home must be typed. Handwritten assignments will NOT be accepted.
Presentation:A power point presentation worth fifty (52) points will be required towards the end of the semester. This presentation will be done in a group. However, individual scores are not based on group performance.
You will also be responsible for assignments found at the following web address:
These assignments will be counted towards your total grade.
I will send you e-mail updates on your grade throughout the semester. If you have any questions about your grade you must inform the instructor within five days of the grade posting. There will be no change in grades after the five days. This includes the final grade. So, make sure you check your grades frequently.
REEF Polling by i>clicker
I will be using REEF Polling by i>clicker in class this term. REEF Polling helps me to understand what you know, gives everyone a change to participate in class, and allows you to review the material after class.
You will need to create a REEF Polling account to vote in class using your laptop, smart phone, or tablet connected to the university’s Wi-Fi. [You may also use your i>clicker remote in combination with your REEF Polling account.]
Creating Your REEF Polling Account
Go to or download the REEF Polling app for iPhone/iPad to sign up for a REEF Polling account. You should use your VVC email address and your student ID in the Student ID field. If you need to change your email address, password, or student ID, edit your account profile. Do not create and use more than one REEF Polling account as you will only receive credit from a single account.
Unless you will exclusively be using an i>clicker remote, you will need to purchase a subscription to use REEF Polling. You can use a credit card to purchase online, in-app purchase, or buy an access code from the bookstore. Creating a REEF Polling account automatically starts a free 14-day trial subscription.
Add a Clicker to Your REEF Polling Account
If you want to use your i>clicker + or i>clicker 2 remote, you must register it with your REEF account. Register your clicker by logging into REEF Polling, navigate to your profile, and then enter your 8-character clicker ID. You may use either your smart device or registered clicker to vote in classroom polls throughout the term and will be able to review your session history no matter which device you use.
Add This Course to Your REEF Polling Account
Search with the following information to find this course and add it to your REEF Polling account:
Institution: Victor Valley College
Course: Biol 231_Spring2017_59978
Cheating
I consider submitting votes for a fellow student to be cheating and a violation of the College Honor Code. If you are caught voting for another student or have votes in a class that you did not attend, you will forfeit all REEF Polling point and may face additional disciplinary action.
Podcasts and Recordings:
All classroom lectures will be recorded for posterity. All notes along with new class casts are located at
Grades
Your final scored is weighted as follows:
Connect and Class Assignments (15%)
Exams (50%)
Lab Assignments (25%)
Quizzes (10%)
The percentage scale is as follows (No exceptions):
90 – 100% = A
80 – 89.9% = B
70 – 79.9% = C
60 – 69.9% = D
59.9 and below = F
Classroom Policies:
Etiquette and Ethics
Although extenuating circumstances occur and you must be late to class, do your best to arrive to class on time. If for some reason you cannot arrive at the assigned time, then please enter the classroom quietly and have consideration for other students and the instructor. Because we are also in an intimate classroom setting any extraneous talking is not appreciated during lecture because it is very distracting to your fellow students and even the instructor.
Please read the college policy on cheating and plagiarism. Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated, and may result in failure of an exam/assignment, failure of the course or expulsion from the college. If you have any questions regarding dishonesty or are in anyway unclear about the meaning of the college policy, please see me immediately. If Academic Dishonesty is observed in the classroom, the assignment will be given a grade of “F” and the student will be expelled from the class for two days.
Children
It is the policy of Victor Valley College that children NOT attend class with their parents nor be left unattended on campus while parents attend class. If youqualify, there is a day-care center on campus, if not, please make arrangements for a babysitter.
No food or drinks
It is school policy that NO food or drinks be allowed in the classroom. Please do not use
the small sinks and drawers at the desk as trash receptacles. It is also important to leave all open foodstuffs outside of the classroom, we tend to collect a large herd of ants after awhile. It is not pleasant having them crawl up your pant leg!!!
PLEASE NOTE: It is the responsibility of every person at each table to make sure the tabletop is clean after the class session is over. It is also the responsibility of every person at the table to check the sink and drawers to make sure there is not trash in either.
After a laboratory procedure, it is also the responsibility of everyone at the table to make sure the floors are swept and mopped. If you do not make sure your table and the area around your table is clean there will be a 10-point deduction from every person sitting at that table after any or all class sessions.
Lecture Schedule
A tentative lecture schedule with approximate dates for lecture topics and examinations is included in this syllabus. Materials may be covered at a faster or slower pace, depending upon the circumstances. It is the responsibility of the student to note any and all changes. The chapters indicated for exams should be read prior to the day of the exam
Recordings:
All classroom lectures may be recorded for posterity.
Tentative Lecture Schedule
DateLecture Topics Chapter
Feb 14Homeostasis: A framework for Physiology 1
Chemical Composition of the Body 2
Cellular Structure, Proteins and Metabolic 3
Pathways
Movement of Molecules Across Cell 4 Membranes Cell Signaling in Physiology 5
March 28Exam 1
March 30Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of 6 the Nervous System Sensory Physiology 7
General Adaptation Syndrome Notes The Endocrine System 11
April 25Exam 2
April 27Muscle9
Cardiovascular Physiology12
Respiratory Physiology13
May 23Exam 3
May 25The Digestion and Absorption of Food15
The Kidneys and Regulation of Water14
Reproduction17
June 8Final Exam
Date / Tentative Lecture ScheduleFeb 14 / Introduction
Feb 16 / Chemistry
Feb 21 / Chemistry
Feb 23 / Carbohydrates and Fats
Feb 28 / Proteins
March 2 / The Cell Membrane
March 7 / Membrane Transport/Organelles
March 9 / Glycolysis and Citric Acid Cycle
March 14 / Electron Transport Chain
March 16 / DNA
March 21 / Protein Synthesis
March 23 / Neuroglial Cells (On Exam 2)
March 28 / Exam 1
March 30 / Neuron
April 4 / Neuron
April 6 / GAS
April 11 / Holiday
April 13 / Holiday
April 18 / Olfaction, Gustation, Vision
April 20 / Vision/Hearing
April 25 / Exam 2
April 27 / Muscle
May 2 / Blood Flow
May 4 / Conduction
May 9 / Blood Pressure
May 11 / Blood Pressure
May 16 / Respiration
May 18 / Respiration
May 20 / GI (On Final Exam)
May 23 / Exam 3
May 25 / Urinary
May 30 / Urinary
June 1 / Reproduction
June 6 / Reproduction
June 8 / Final Exam
Bloodhound Research at VVC
Tentative Lab Schedule
Date / TopicFeb 14 / No Lab
Feb 16 / No Lab
Feb 21 / Stoichiometry
Feb 23 / Stoichiometry
Feb 28 / Enzyme Lab
March 2 / Cell Transport I
March 7 / Cell Transport II - Diffusion through living membrane
March 14 / Guest Speaker
March 16 / Video
March 21 / Case Study
March 23 / Video
March 28 / Exam 1/No Lab
March 30 / General Sensation
April 4 / Video – Stress
April 6 / Special Senses: Olfaction and Taste
April 11 – 13 / Holiday
April 18 / Special Senses: Vision
April 20 / Hearing
April 25 / Exam 2
April 27 / Blood
May 2 / Human Cardiovascular Function
May 4 / Case Study
May 9 / Glucose Tolerance Testing
May 11 / Respiratory
May 16 / Case Study
May 18 / GSA
May 23 / Exam 3/No Lab
May 25 / Renal Physiology
May 30 / Presentations
June 1 / Presentations
June 6 / Presentations
June 8 / Final Exam/No Lab
PATHOLOGICAL REPORTS
1. Your presentation should be no longer than 30 minutes and no shorter than 25 minutes, with a 2-minute question and answer session.
2. Your presentation will be created on power point. The power point presentation will include all of the following:
a. Physiological basis for this disease: Talk about the healthy state of the body. For instance, if you are talking about cirrhosis of the liver explain how the liver works when it is healthy. If you are talking about tuberculosis, then explain how the lungs function when they are healthy. Just because we already discussed this in lecture you are to assume no student has ever heard it before. This should include approximately 5 minutes of your presentation. Caution: Most students leave this part completely out of their report. I wouldn’t do that if I were you.