LECTURE and LABORATORY (Combined): 5 Credits

Monday - Thursday - 9:00A-12:15P in Life Sciences 339 (LF 339)

PERSONNEL:

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Kent Edmonds (Associate Professor of Biology)

Office: Life Sciences 308 (LF 308)

Phone: 812-941-2376 (office) 

Office Hours: M-Th 8:15A - 9:00A; 12:30P - 1:00P

                     By appointment or anytime you see me in my office.

E-mail: kedmonds@ius.edu (Please leave messages only on this e-mail)

TEXTS:

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

2. LABORATORY GUIDE:  Human Physiology, 12th Ed., Fox, Stuart Ira, 2008, WCB/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 Biology Department website.  Please do not print them all 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 several meetings each week throughout the summer, 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 other allied health or Nursing programs. I hope that everyone, however, leaves with a good 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 summer. 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, 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 notes. Penalties will occur for such reasons as unexcused absences, tardiness, 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:

10 Mini Lecture Quizzes at 10 pts each  =  100 pts

2 "Short" Laboratory Reports at 50 pts each  =  100 pts 

1 Final Exam with lab material at 120 pts  =  120 pts 

Miscellaneous Points (attendance, preparedness, etc)  =  50 pts 

Utilization of 8 ADAM Software Modules Outside of Class at 10 pts/module  =  80 pts 

                                                                                                      TOTAL = 930 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

MAKE-UPS

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 laboratories.  Please keep in mind, however, that some laboratories cannot be made up because of limited supplies and/or 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 plans change, or other animals are used I will convey that information to you as soon as possible. If you are uncomfortable using animals in class, please notify the instructor immediately. No penalties will be assessed, but I will look for alternative sources to assist you with the material. You are, however, still responsible for obtaining the data and, if necessary, 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 some of the laboratories, then please do so as soon as possible. Please be prepared to actively participate in all laboratory experiments.

LABORATORY MAINTENANCE:

Please organize each table and all equipment in an orderly fashion before departing the laboratory.  Failure to do so may result in a loss of some of the miscellaneous points.

EXAMS:

All types of exam questions (multiple choice, fill-in, matching, short or long essays, drawings) are fair game for this course. Exams will be graded and shown to you as soon as possible after the exam. Exams are always handed back at the end of class.  You will not be allowed to keep the exams, but you will be allowed to look at them at any time during the summer session. 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.

LECTURE QUIZZES:

Quizzes will generally cover material from the preceding lecture. The format may include multiple choice, true-false, fill-in, matching, identification, writing definitions, or drawings. 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 10 points total. Quizzes will usually be given in the first 15-20 minutes of the class. I may not always tell you on which days the quizzes are scheduled.  The purpose of these quizzes is to keep you up to date on the material so that you study each day.

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 (please see page in syllabus on suggestions for writing a laboratory report). Laboratory reports will be due at the discretion of the instructor which is usually about one week after the completion of the laboratory session. Late reports will penalized by a deduction of 5 points/day. Reports must be typed, doubled-spaced, and have one inch margins.

ADAM INTERACTIVE PHYSIOLOGY SOFTWARE:

Students now have access to software that they will use to assist themselves in learning various physiological principles. You will, in some cases, have to utilize this software outside of class. The software is only installed on the computers in LF 339. This can be done anytime the Physiology room is not in use. You will receive credit for each module you faithfully examine. Please keep track of all the time you spend on the modules and do not rush through these modules. They are a tool to help you master various physiological concepts.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

Academic dishonesty in this course will not be tolerated in any form. For exams and quizzes, students will be expected to perform their own work  and not obtain answers from any other student. For laboratory reports students will also be held to high standards of conduct in terms of submitting their own work.  Plagiarism will not be tolerated.  If plagiarism occurs, a zero will be given for that assignment.  However, you should be aware that harsher actions may also occur.

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 South-Room 207.  The phone number is 812-941-2243.  To receive academic accommodations for this class, please obtain the proper forms from Disability Services at the beginning of the semester.

CELL PHONES:

Must be turned off prior to entering the class.  Phones should not to be answered during class time.  See me before class if you must have your cell phone on during class for a particular reason.  I have been known to take off points from the miscellaneous section if a cell phone goes off during class.

DAY   DATE      TOPIC                                                                        CHAPTERS TO BE READ

M       Jun 23       Introduction to Course                                                     

                  Lecture: Begin Membrane Structure                                 3 (52-57), 6 (132-147) 

Tu      Jun 24        Lecture: Membrane Transport and Potential                     6 (132-147)

W       Jun 25       Lecture: Membrane Potential and Nervous System           6 (147-152) 

                  Lab 1: Membrane and Transport Lab                              Handout

Th       Jun 26       Lecture: Nervous System                                                 7 (162-176)

                            Finish Lab 1

M       Jun 30       Lecture: Nervous System                                                 7 (176-183, 186-187, and 194-196)

Tu      Jul 1          Lecture: Nervous and Sensory Systems                            9 (236-252), 10 (260-262, 264-265, 273-294)

W      Jul 2          Exam 1 

                           Lecture: Sensory System                                                  10 (same as above)

Th      Jul 3          Lecture: Sensory and Endocrine Systems                          10 (same), 11 (306-311, 320-325, 1 (6-10)

                           Lab 2: Sensory System                                                     Handout

M      Jul 7           Lecture: Endocrine System                                               11 (326-337), 19 (650-670)

Tu      Jul 8          Lab 3: Endocrine System                                                  Handout 

                  Lecture: Endocrine System                                               11 (same),19 (same)

W      Jul 9           Lecture: Endocrine and Reproductive Systems                  19 (same), 20 (676-706, select portions of 712-720)

Th      Jul 10         Exam 2 

                  Lecture: Reproductive System                                          20 (same)

 

Tu     Jul 15          Lecture: Muscular System                                                12 (same)

W     Jul 16          Lab 4: Muscular System                                                  Handout

                  Lecture: Muscular System                                                12 (same)

Th     Jul 17          Exam 3 

                  Lecture: Cardiovascular System                                       13 (390-398, 402-414, 414-418, and 424-426)

F       Jul 18          Last day to withdraw from classes

M      Jul 21          Lecture: Cardiovascular System                                       13 (same), 14 (434-440, 446-447, 456-462) 

                  Lab 5: Cardiovascular Lab 1                                            Handout

Tu      Jul 22         Lecture: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems             14 (same), 16 (512-518, 520-521, and 525-527) 

W      Jul 23          Lecture: Respiratory System                                            16 (529-530 and 536-542)

                             Lab 6: Cardiovascular Lab 2                                           Handout

M      Jul 28           Lecture: Urinary System                                                  17 (560-568, 568-576)

                             Lab 7: Respiratory System                                              Handout and 522-523

Tu      Jul 29          Lecture: Urinary System                                                  17 (same)

                   Lab 8: Urinary System                                                    Handout

W      Jul 30          Lecture: Urinary System                                                  17 (582-587), 14 (441-445)

Th      Jul 31          Lecture: Digestive System                                               18 (Pages to be determined)

M      Aug 4          FINAL EXAMINATION

DATE       TOPIC

*Jun 25          Membranes and Transport

  Jun 26          Finish Membranes and Transport

  Jul 3             Human Special Senses

*Jul 8             Endocrine System Physiology (Human Glucose Regulation)

*Jul 16           Muscle Physiology (Frog Skeletal Muscle Physiology)

  Jul 21           Cardiovascular System Physiology 1 (Human Blood Analysis)

  Jul 23           Cardiovascular System Physiology 2 (Regulation of Frog Heart Contraction)

  Jul 28           Respiratory System Physiology (Human Respirometry)

  Jul 29           Urinary System Physiology (Human Urinalysis)

  * Choose laboratories marked with an asterisk for lab reports.

SUGGESTIONS FOR WRITING LABORATORY REPORTS

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 Laboratory Guide and/or handout 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:

Keeping all of these helpful hints in mind will often assure you that you have produced a quality report of which you can be proud.

Note: My assessment of your laboratory reports will be based upon the proper formatting of the report and the inclusion of sufficient detail in each of the relevant sections.

Study Guidelines

P215 - Human Physiology

Physiology does not have to be a difficult subject. However, it can be challenging to learn because of the many facts there are to remember and organize.

To be successful in this course, you must perform 3 tasks in 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 daily 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.

Anything worth doing is worth doing well. If you don’t have the time to do it well now, then when are you going to have the time to do it over.