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| Course Description | Prerequisite(s) | Textbook | Course Rationale | Course Objectives | Requirements | Attendance and Test Make-up |
| Grading | Rationale | Assignments | General Information | Cavea | Conduct | Home Page |
Division: Science. Health Care and Math
Department: Life Sciences Course Title: Human
Physiology
Course Number: BIOL 225
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3
Course Type: Transfer
Course Description
An introduction to the dynamic function of the human organism from the chemical
and molecular mechanisms which sustain cellular processes through the control
systems responsible for homeostasis and the influence of these systems on
the cellular function of organ and system operation. Laboratory investigation
using selected biochemical and physiological preparations allows correlation
of theory with experimental observations.
Prerequisite(s) and/or Co-Requisite(s):
Required Textbook:
Silverthorn, Dee Unglaub. Human Physiology An Integrated Approach. 3rd Edition, Benjamin Cummings. San Francisco 2004 ISBN 0321255992
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Course Rationale:
Human physiology deals with all aspects of functioning in the human being,
from the simple diffusion of water molecules to the highly integrated and
complex processes of thought and emotion. Human physiology BIOL 225 is both
an introductory course in human physiology and a preparatory course for
those individuals in or preparing for health professions. This necessitates
a practical as well as theoretical approach to function. The course provides
a good solid basis for understanding human function and is applicable to
nursing, dental hygiene, physical education, respiratory therapy, and pre-dental,
premedical or pre-pharmacy students, as well as certain other professional
and para professional areas.
Course Objectives:
After completing this course the student should be able to:
Course Requirements and Class Participation:
Each student is required to successfully pass examinations covering each
study period as well as to participate in and submit completed papers on
laboratory exercises. As a general rule, there will be an exam after the
completion of every major part of the course. These may contain multiple
choice, true - false, short answer- completion or essay questions. They
may include information from the textbook. All labs must be completed and
turned in or no course credit will be given.
Attendance and Test Make-up Policies:
To do well in scientific disciplines it is essential that you keep homework
up to date and that you attend the required lab sessions on the dates designated.
In addition, in fairness to you and your classmates, tests must be taken
on time.
The on campus meetings are required for attending and participating in labs
and taking exams. All labs will be done during three weekends (as assigned
in the course schedule) in SCI 101
Grading
Your final grade will be determined largely by the ratio of your earned
points to the total possible points. The ratio will be expressed as a percentage
and the percentage converted to a letter grade, which will appear on your
transcript. the letter grades representative of the percentage ranges are
shown below. The final grade will be determined by the instructor upon consideration
of earned points, attendance and cooperative class/lab participation. Up
to 5% of the total final grade will be considered discretionary for the
instructor.
Exams will represent 80% of the final grade
Weekly assignments 20%
Attending and paticipating in all labs will add 5% to you final grade as extra credit.
A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = Below 60%
Rationale:
In order that we measure your progress and ability to grasp the concepts
presented in physiology, and help make the instructor's presentation more
effective, as many exams as possible, each worth 100 point, will be administered
during the semester. Multiple choice, fill in blanks, matching, short answer,
and essay questions may be used. Other assignments used in grading may be
given to you by your instructor, including quizzes (announced or unannounced),
laboratory or other written work.
Study Assignments:
Weekly assignments will be posted on the website (webct). Students
responses are expected to be received on or before the due date. These assignments
will represent 20% of the final grade. Questions included in theses assignments
will constitute the question pool for the regular as well as the final exams.
General Information:
Physiology is the study of the dynamic functions in living organisms. Human
physiology deals with all aspects of functioning in the human being from
the simple diffusion of a single water molecule through a capillary membrane
to the highly organized and integrated sequence of neuronal firings which
culminate in thought or emotion.
We have divided the study of human physiology into three general areas:
cellular physiology, control systems, and organ physiology.
Since the cell is the basic functional unit of the body. approximately one
third of the course is devoted to cell physiology and the various biochemical
reactions necessary to support the cell. after a short review of organic
and biochemistry, we investigate transport phenomenon, cell metabolism and
energy production, cell replication and protein synthesis and finally, electrical
properties of cells.
The next one fifth of the course deals with the concept of homeostasis and
the two principal control systems which attempt to maintain a stable internal
environment. the two systems investigated are the nervous systems and the
endocrine system.
The last half of the course is devoted to organ physiology, the systems
of the body which inclusive organs are studied and discussed with constant
referral to cellular function as the basis of organ and system operation.
Certain topics have been omitted due to time factor, but pursuit of individual
areas interest is encouraged.
Human Physiology BIOL 225 is a college-level course which requires a minimum
of 12-15 hours of concentrated study per week. the course is designed to
assist the student in developing concepts of physiological functions, not
merely memorization of isolated "facts". It is not a difficult
course, but it does demand constant, serious attention. Concepts take time
to develop, so do some physiology each day. Spend the weekends reviewing
the entire week's work and extract the important priniciples set forth in
the section objectives. Examination questions will be taken from the stated
objectives.
The first one third of the course is critical for comprehension of advanced
concepts of neural, renal, pulmonary and cardiovascular functions, which
require a thorough understanding of the chemical and molecular events which
sustain cellular processes.
Caveat:
Any student in this course who has disability that may prevent him/her from
fully demonstrating his/her abilities should contact me personally as soon
as possible to discuss accommodations necessary to complete the course requirements.
Students enrolling in laboratory courses such as this should be aware that
they will be working with a variety of chemicals and scientific materials.
Individuals are expected to practice safe techniques with all equipment
and materials used in the laboratory. Students are responsible for their
own health and safety. Goggles, gloves and other safety devices will be
used when appropriate
Conduct
(See Student Handbook 1990-1991)
Any conduct, including academic dishonesty, that is determined to detrimental
to the best interests of the class will be result in dismissal/suspension
from the class.
Last updated:
Aug 28 2004