Page 7 Human Physiology Summer 2016
VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE SYLLABUS
Summer 2016
Course Title: Human Physiology Course No.: Biology 231 Sec No: 57074
Instructor Name: Dr. Harvey Class Hours: 9:30am–4:10pm Days: M-Th Room No.: 31-1 Office No.: 31-6
Victor Valley College
18422 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA 92392
Phone: (760) 245-4271, X 2658
e-mail:
Visit Victor Valley College online at www.vvc.edu
SUMMER CALENDAR
Summer Term Begins June 20
Independence Day Holiday (no classes) July 4
End of Six (6) week term July 28
STATEMENT OF ACCESS: Students with special needs are encouraged to meet with instructors to discuss the opportunity for academic accommodation and be referred to disabled student program and services per Administrative Procedure (AP 3440)
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:
1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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
Needed For Class:
iclicker, (10) Scantrons 815-E, (4) Scantrons 882 -E
Attendance
Attendance is required and is the responsibility of the student. You will be dropped if you do not attend the first class session. 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 of 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.
Attendance Policy: (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.
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 are allowed to 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 back 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.
Grades
Your final grade is based on the sum of your scores. You may determine your grade at any time during the course by totaling the points you have accumulated and dividing that total by the number of total points possible. There will be 3 lecture exams worth 150 points each and one final exam also worth 150 points. Each lecture exam will include multiple choice and essay questions. Lecture quizzes will not be announced. In addition to lecture exams and quizzes, laboratory quizzes will be given at any time during lab. No exams or quizzes will be dropped. You will also be responsible for assignments found at the following web address: https://connect.mheducation.com/class/l-harvey-summer-2016-57074
There will be iclicker questions presented throughout the lecture period and added to your grade as quiz points. The student is responsible for having an iclicker app and making sure to have it available for each class session. An iclicker app must be registered by June 21, 2016. Without the app you will not be allowed to answer the questions for points.
Case studies will be done in class and as homework. Any assignment sent home must be typed, handwritten assignments will NOT be accepted.
You will lose 2 lab points for each lab you do not attend or leave early, no matter the reason.
A power point presentation worth fifty (52) points will be required towards the end of the semester.
Make-up exams will only be given on July 22, 2016 beginning at 9:35 am in room 31-1. There are no exceptions. This is a Friday so make sure this date is open on your calendar. There is no make-up for the final exam. Missed quizzes and assignments cannot be made up. In order to qualify for a make-up exam, students must inform the instructor prior to exam time they will not be present for the exam. The absence must be one approved by Victor Valley College in order to apply for a make-up exam.
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 chance 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 college’s Wi-Fi.
Creating Your REEF Polling Account
Go to http://reef-education.com 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_Summer2016_547075
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.
Grades will be sent out periodically via email so you can see how you’re doing throughout the semester. If you have any questions about your grade you must inform the instructor within five days of receiving the instructor’s email. There will be no change in grades after the five days. This includes the final grade. So make sure you check your grades frequently to make sure everything is all right.
Podcasts and Recordings:
All classroom lectures will be recorded for posterity. You can get previous lectures as well as power points at the following address: www.bloodhoundsincorporated.com
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 you qualify, 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 have a tendency 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 by the day of the exam
Exams
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.
Tentative Lecture Schedule
Date Lecture Topics Chapter
June 20 Homeostasis 1
Chemical Composition 2
Cellular Structure 3
Movement of Molecules 4
June 30 Exam 1
June 30 Neuronal Signaling 6
Sensory Physiology 7
General Adaptation Syndrome Notes
Endocrine System 11
July 12 Exam 2
July 12 Muscles 9
Cardiovascular Physiology 12
Respiratory Physiology 13
July 20 Exam 3
July 20 Digestion 15
Kidneys and Regulation 14
Reproduction 17
July 28 Final Exam