| Instructor: Tim Plagge |
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| Course Hours & Location: |
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| Lecture: |
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 - 6:55 pm, Room J-203 |
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Tuesday 7:05 - 10:05 pm, Room I-111 |
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Thursday 7:05 - 10:05 pm, Room I-111 |
Course Materials:
Text: Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, D. Silverthorn, 5th Ed. 2010
Lab Materials: Biology 235 Lab Packet - Available at Mesa College Bookstore
Catalog Course Description
3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab, 4 units
- An introductory course which investigates the functions of the human body with emphasis on the nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, 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
General Biology (Biology 103, 107 or 105 & 106). Human Anatomy (Biology 230) and an introductory course in college chemistry are highly recommended.
Course Information
Lecture Requirements:
There will be 4 exams over assigned textbook information and material covered in the class (both lecture and lab). See course calendar for exam dates. Each exam will consist of questions which may be multiple choice, matching, true & false, and essay. The optional final exam will be cumulative. These questions will be of similar format to the regular exams. Lecture sessions may begin (5:30 p.m.) with a pop quiz. The optional final exam is cummulative, and if you choose to take this exam; the lowest exam score will be dropped.
Laboratory Requirements:
During the course, fourteen written laboratory reports will be handed in for grading. Laboratory reports for the lab sessions will be turned in the following week at the start of lab.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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.
Compare all of the various circulatory elements including the lymphatic system.
List, discuss and classify the homeostatic mechanisms for blood pressure.
Define and distinguish the cellular and non-cellular components of blood.
List, define and discuss the key elements of the immune system and evaluate immune diseases to include specific and non-specific immune responses.
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.
Describe and relate energy balance and thermoregulation.
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.
Grading:
| Scored Items |
Number of Items |
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Total Points |
| Lecture Exams |
4
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100
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400
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| Lab Reports |
14
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10
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140
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| Quizes |
4
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10
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40
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| Total Points |
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580
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Grade Breakdown:
A = 90 % - 100 % (522 - 580 pts)
B = 80 % - 89 % (464 - 521 pts)
C = 70 % - 79 % (406 - 463 pts)
D = 60 % - 69 % (348 - 405 pts)
F 59 % or less (< 348 pts)
Exam Policy
Lecture Exams must be taken on the scheduled exam day during lecture. An unscheduled missed lecture exam* will not be made up. More than one missed lecture exam will count as zero points. The optional comprehensive final exam can replace the lowest exam score and must be taken for an unscheduled missed lecture exam. Exams are open to discussion and re-grading until the next exam. Test scores will not be changed after this time.
*Some exams can be made up by giving the instructor prior notice of any future absence
Two points (2) will be taken off the lab report is turned in after class discussions concerning the lab in question. An additional two points (2) will be taken off the lab score for each week late.
Important Dates:
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Sept. 4
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Last day to add and pay for a class with an add code.
Last day to drop the class without receiving a W on your record.
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Sept. 8
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Last day to drop and be eligible for a refund of enrollment fees
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Oct. 30
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Last day to withdraw from the class. A letter grade must be given after this date.
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Attendance Policy (NEW DISTRICT POLICY)
• It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer attending.
• It is the instructor’s discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline due to excessive absences.
• Students who remain enrolled in a class beyond the published withdrawal deadline, as stated in the class schedule, will receive an evaluative letter grade in this class.
This is how it will work:
Attendance in the course will be taken for the first two weeks. I will record attendance and drop students who never attended or who have obviously stopped attending class. It is the student's responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer attending. After the first census, I will no longer take attendance and will give a grade to any student who remains in the class after the final withdrawal deadline.
- Students thinking about dropping the course should consult with the instructor before taking any action, if possible.
Student Responsibilities
The student is responsible for the code of conduct as stated in the college catalog. Any violation of the code in the classroom will be brought to the student's attention first by a verbal reprimand and second by a written reprimand. A student caught cheating may be dropped from the class.
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Students with disabilities who may need academic accommodations should discuss options with their professors during the first two weeks of class.
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Cell phones and pagers are to be turned off ring mode during lecture. Respect your fellow students and don't text during class - it's rude and I can see it as well. Cell phone use of any kind, or the use of any electronic device during exams is strictly prohibited, if I see you using any devide, your exam will be taken and will recieve a zero, subsequent use during exams may result in being dropped from the class.
Lab Safety
Please wear shoes in the laboratory in order to protect your feet from potential chemicals and broken glass found on the floor. Protective eye wear (safety glasses are available in the lab room) should be worn when working with preserved specimens. An eye-wash 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.
For a general overview of laboratory safety and protocol, click here.
Success In Human Physiology
LECTURE:
1. Read the pertinent textbook chapters before lecture.
2. Plan on checking the website course page daily for lectures, review guides, and other course related materials.
3. Pay attention and take notes during class.
4. Rewrite your lecture notes before the next lecture. This will allow you to clarify and reorganize the notes and it starts your studying process.
5. Links for student success strategies are also on the website.
6. Study your notes throughout the unit. Do not wait and then cram for the exam on the last day.
7. Study and understand the concepts presented in class. Memorizing and understanding the concepts will enhance your knowledge and grade better than just memorizing random facts.
8. Clarify your notes by listening to the tapes, reading your book, asking fellow students or by asking your instructor.
LAB:
1. Lab work is done in groups during the class, however the write ups still need to be handed in individually (don't forget to bring a USB storage device to save your lab results).
2. Use your lab time wisely (See #4).
3. Do your lab write up shortly after lab while it is still fresh in your mind.
4. .Read the lab section before coming to class, so you can make best use of your lab time (see #2).
5. Review your labs! Material from the labs will make its way on to the exams.
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