LECTURE and LABORATORY (Combined): 5 Credits

Monday and Wednesday - Lecture - 1:15 P - 2:30 P in LF 339 (Section 25335)

Monday - Laboratory - 2:35 P - 5:20 P in LF339 (Section 25335)

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Monday and Wednesday - Lecture - 11:00 A - 12:15 P in LF 339 (Section 25334)

Wednesday - Laboratory - 8:15 A - 11:00 A in LF339 (Section 25334)

 

PERSONNEL:

TEXTS AND SUPPLIES:

1. TEXT: Human Physiology, 10th Ed., Fox, Stuart Ira, 2008, McGraw- Hill Publishing, 775p. (Required)

2. LABORATORY GUIDE: Human Physiology, 12th Ed., Fox, Stuart Ira, 2008, McGraw- Hill Publishing, 436p. (Optional)

 Additional handouts will also be provided for some laboratories prior to performing the laboratory.

Lecture notes are provided on my IUS website (http://homepages.ius.edu/KEDMONDS/homepage.htm).  Please do not print them all out at once as I will periodically modify them.

PURPOSE:

The goal of this course is to provide a basic, but thorough, understanding of Human Physiology. With two lectures each week throughout the semester, I will not attempt to present you with a complete understanding of the physiology of all the body's systems. I will attempt to present the systems in enough detail to prepare students continuing on to nursing and other allied health programs. I hope that everyone, however, leaves with a basic understanding of how the systems are organized (anatomy) and how they function (physiology). I will, for the most part, place equal emphasis on all of the systems we will cover this semester. These systems include the nervous, sensory, endocrine, reproductive, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems. In addition, we will cover membrane structure, function, and transport. Almost all of these systems will also be emphasized in the laboratory portion of the course. I may use all relevant sources and techniques (textbooks, lectures, laboratories, computer programs, group exercises, active learning exercises, etc) in order for you to gain an understanding and appreciation of the discipline of physiology. I wish you well in your quest for physiological knowledge.

OTHER GOALS:

   To develop written and oral communication skills.

   To function productively in groups and other interaction situations.

   To reason, to think critically and creatively, and to solve problems.

ATTENDANCE:

Students are expected (and required) to attend both the lectures and the laboratory. The lecture schedule will not follow the organization of the textbook precisely, and information may be provided in lecture that is not contained in the book or in the notes. Penalties will occur for such reasons as unexcused absences and lack of preparedness during class and are shown in the Grading section. You must always talk with me if, for any reason, you cannot attend class, are late to class, or must leave class early.

GRADING:

Grading in this course will be as follows:

3 Lecture Exams with lab material? at 120 pts each	= 360 pts
1 Lecture Exam with lab material? at 100 pts	= 100 pts
5 Laboratory Quizzes at 20 pts each	= 100 pts
2 "Short" Length Laboratory Reports at 50 pts each	= 100 pts
1 Final Exam with lab material? at 120 pts	= 120 pts
Miscellaneous Points (attendance, preparedness, etc)	=   56 pts
Utilization of ADAM Software Outside of Class at 10 pts/module	=   80 pts
TOTAL	= 916 pts

Final grades are computed as follows:

A+ = 97% - 100% of point totalA = 93% - 96.9% of point totalA- = 90% - 92.9% of point totalB+ = 87% - 89.9% of point totalB = 83% - 86.9% of point totalB- = 80% - 82.9% of point totalC+ = 77% - 79.9% of point totalC = 73% - 76.9% of point totalC- = 70% - 72.9% of point totalD+ = 67% - 69.9% of point totalD = 63% - 66.9% of point totalD- = 60% - 62.9% of point totalF = < 59.9% of point total

Attendance points are subtracted as follows:

   Arrive late or leave early (but still attend most of class) - Minus 0.5 points

   Miss lecture - Minus 2 points

   Miss lab - Minus 3 points

NO MAKE-UPS WILL BE GIVEN for unexcused absences of any kind. Therefore, unexcused absences will result in the loss of points equal to the exam, quiz, or lab missed. For students with a valid University accepted excuse (e.g, illness, funeral) or an absence that is explained to the satisfaction of the instructor, an opportunity will be provided for making up missed exams, quizzes, or laboratory.  Please keep in mind, however, that some laboratories cannot be made up because of limited supplies such as animals. There will, however, be a 10% deduction for missed exams and quizzes so the best you can do is 90% of the total number of points available for each assignment.

USE OF ANIMALS:

This course will involve the use of animals in order to assist students to understand various principles of physiology. If properly utilized, I believe the use of animals is an effective tool to learn physiology. We will exclusively utilize frogs during two laboratory sessions.  If you are uncomfortable using animals in class, please notify the instructor immediately. No penalties will occur, but I may look for alternative sources to assist you with the material. You may, however, still be responsible for obtaining the data and writing a laboratory report.

LABORATORY:

You will be used as human subjects in several of the laboratories performed. If you have medical information to privately share with me that may interfere with your ability to participate in the laboratories, then please do so as soon as possible. Please be prepared to actively participate in all experiments.

EXAMS:

All types of exam questions (multiple choice, fill-in, matching, short or long essay, drawings) are fair game for this course. Exams will be graded and shown to you within one week after the exam. Exams are always handed back at the end of class.  You will not be allowed to keep them, but you will be allowed to look at them at any time during the semester. I strongly encourage you to examine them to determine that they have been graded and scored correctly and for you to learn from any mistakes.

LABORATORY QUIZZES:

Quizzes will cover material from the laboratory preceding the quiz and may include some general questions from the lab to be performed on the day of the quiz. The format may include multiple choice, fill-in, matching, identification, writing definitions, or short essay. The number of questions and point totals for each question will be up to the discretion of the instructor, but will NEVER be more than 20 points total. Quizzes will usually be given in the first 15 minutes of the laboratory.

LABORATORY REPORTS:

Reports written in the format of a scientific paper (introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, tables, figures and legends, references, etc) will be required for 2 of the laboratories performed. The 2 "short" reports will be taken from the laboratories designated by an asterisk (*) next to the date. Short reports do not require an introduction or a materials and methods section, but do require all other sections (see page in syllabus on suggestions for writing a laboratory report).  Laboratory reports will be due approximately one week after the completion of the laboratory session.   Late reports will penalized by a deduction of 5 points/day.  Reports must be typed, double-spaced, and have one inch margins.  Laboratory report due dates will be at the discretion of the instructor.

ADAM INTERACTIVE PHYSIOLOGY SOFTWARE:

Students now have access to software that they will use to assist themselves in learning physiological principles. You will, most likely, have to utilize this software outside of class.  The software is only installed on to the computers in LF 339. This can be done anytime the room is not in use by other Physiology classes. You will be asked to record the date and amount of time you spend on the software and you will receive credit for each module you faithfully examine. Please do not rush through these modules. They are a tool to help you master various concepts.  You will be held to the standards of the Honor system in regard to the computer software.

LABORATORY MAINTENANCE:

Please organize each table and all equipment in an orderly fashion before departing the laboratory. There may be other students following you who require the same space and equipment. Failure to do so may result in a loss of points.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

Academic dishonesty in this course will not be tolerated in any form.  The work performed must strictly be your own and not obtained from any other student. For laboratory reports students will also be held to high standards of conduct in terms of submitting their own work.

DISABILITIES:

If you have specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please meet privately with me as soon as possible so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. If you are seeking classroom accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to register with the Disability Services Office.  The office is located in the University Center South Room 207.  The phone number is 941-2243.  To receive academic accommodations for this class, please obtain the proper forms from Disability Services at the beginning of the semester.

CELL PHONES:

Please turn off before the start of class.  Phones should not be answered during class time.  See me before class if you must have your cell phone on during class for a particular reason.  I may take off points from the miscellaneous section if a cell phone goes off in class.

* Choose laboratories marked with an asterisk for lab reports.  Due dates will be announced by the instructor.

TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE  (Section 25334)

TENTATIVE   LABORATORY   SCHEDULE

* Choose laboratories marked with an asterisk for lab reports.  Due dates will be announced by the instructor.

Like a piece of scientific research, a laboratory exercise is not finished until the data have been recorded, analyzed and discussed. Before coming to the laboratory, you should read the handout and/or lab manual and try to understand it as much as possible. The laboratory report will follow the basic plan of a scientific paper. A suggested format is as follows:

P215 - Human Physiology

Physiology does not have to be a difficult subject. However, it can be challenging to learn because of the extensive amount of information to remember and organize.

To be successful in this course, you must perform several tasks during your studying:

1. Learn facts

2. Organize facts so they are easier to remember

3. Synthesize facts so that they fit together (the big picture)

Recommended weekly study habits:

1. Skim the assigned chapter before the lectures on that material to familiarize yourself with the terms and figures in the book.

2. Take notes in lecture, in your own words. Do not spend time copying figures and tables that are in the book.

3. Read the chapter in depth. Take notes on the text, possibly incorporating text notes into lecture notes.

4. Make flash cards for definitions of key terms, formulas, etc.

5. Make tables and flow charts to organize facts.

6. Look at any graphs and charts in the book. Make sure you understand what the figures show, and how they might change under different physiological conditions.

7. Outline the material in your notes to further organize it.

8. Test yourself, using the objectives at the beginning of each chapter and the summary at the end of the chapter.

9. Go back to review material you don't understand. Don't spend time on material you already know.

10. Attempt to draw charts, graphs, and flow diagrams from memory.

11. Synthesize material. Think about what it all means and how it all fits together.

12. Test yourself again (and again and again).

I do not always recommend studying with friends. Students do not learn at the same rate or in the same way. Study groups may ignore material that they don't know, because it is easier. If you do choose to study together, then be honest enough with yourself to recognize whether it is productive or not for you.

The study program outlined above takes a lot of time. A good rule of thumb for college courses is that you should study 3 hours per week for every lecture hour in class (9 hours per week for the lecture portion of this class), if you are an average student who desires an average grade. More work will be required if you are not as "strong" a student or if you want a top grade. This does not include laboratory work.

If you do study the material weekly, you should find that there is very little last minute work to do before the exam. You should also find that your grade does reflect the work that you put into the course.