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I.
PREREQUISITES
In order to
take this course you must have already completed an anatomy course (such
as BIOS 300–Anatomy and Histology, BIOS 301–Human Anatomy).
This course is not open to freshmen.
II.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Biological Sciences
345 is an introductory course in human physiology. You will be expected
to demonstrate basic knowledge of the functions of the human body with
special emphasis on the neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous,
digestive, endocrine and urinary systems and human metabolism. You will
be expected to provide brief descriptions of all important physiologic
systems and to utilize control and regulatory mechanisms specific to each
system to explain its function.
III.
TEXTBOOK
ISBN 0534395015
Sherwood, Lauralee, Human Physiology From Cells to Systems, 5th
ed. (with supplements), Brooks/Cole, 2004
...available from
EdMap's distance-learning online
bookstore.
| STUDENTS
ARE STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO BUY TEXTBOOKS UNTIL REGISTERED
IN COURSES AS REQUIRED EDITIONS CAN CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. |
IV.
SUGGESTED
READINGS
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Chapter |
Topic |
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1, 2 |
Introduction:
Homeostasis, Cell Function, Genetic Regulation and Energy Production |
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3,
4 |
Membrane
and Nerve Physiology |
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5
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Central
Nervous System |
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6
& 7 |
Sensory
and Motor Control |
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8 |
Muscle
Physiology |
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9 |
Cardiac
Physiology |
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10 |
Blood
Vessels and Blood Pressure |
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11
& 12 |
Blood
and Body Defenses |
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13 |
Respiration
and Gas Transport |
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14
& 15 |
Kidney
Function and Body Fluids |
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16 |
Digestion |
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17 |
Metabolism
and Thermoregulation |
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18
& 19 |
Endocrine
System |
V.
NATURE OF THE EXAMINATION
The examination will consist of 200 points. It will include 50 points
of "Fill in the blank" questions that will address basic terminology
and factual information. The exam will also include 13 essay questions
(one from each of the major topic areas above) addressing how the body
works. Each question will be worth 10-12 points each, for a total of 150
points. Three hours will be allowed for the examination: no books, notes,
or supplementary materials will be permitted. Bring a pen/pencil for writing
the examination; all other materials will be furnished.
SAMPLE
QUESTIONS (The following questions are examples of the type found
on the examination.)
Fill in the blank.
_____________________________________________
is the type of impulse propagation that allows a faster conduction velocity
in myelinated neurons.
Essay.
Describe the
development of a platelet plug. In your answer include the stimulus
and the sequence of events controlling the formation of the plug. How
is the size of the plug limited?
Chapter Overview
VI.
GRADING CRITERIA
The fill-in-the-blank questions will be evaluated based on objective answers.
The essays will be evaluated on completeness, specificity, and depth of
knowledge of the topic. Be certain to describe how something works
with an emphasis on the regulatory mechanisms that control its function.
Refrain from devoting too much time from discussion of anatomy of the
system. Physiology is function, not structure.
The 200 total points will be corrected to a percentage score. Grades will
be assigned as follows:
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93
- 100 = A
90 - 92 = A-
87 - 89 = B+
83 - 86 = B
80 - 82 = B-
77 - 79 = C+
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73
- 76 = C
70 - 72 = C-
67 - 69 = D+
63 - 66 = D
60 - 62 = D-
Below 60 = F |
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