SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY Fall 2002, Dr. Alan Erickson

• Learning Objectives
• Syllabus and Textbook
• Schedule
• Assignments - Research Proposal and Presentation
• Reviews, Quizzes and Exams
• Grades
• Discussion
• Related Links and Resources

Learning Objectives
 

1. CONTENT:  To gain an overall understanding of mammalian physiology including:

• The physiological mechanisms used by the major organ systems to perform the functions of an animal.
• The mechanisms by which the major organ systems are controlled.
• The integration of the individual functions of cells and organ systems within the whole animal body in order to maintain homeostasis.


2. CRITICAL THINKING:  To improve your ability to think critically about physiological and scientific principles.

3. COMMUNICATION:  To improve your communication skills (both verbal and written).

Syllabus
 

Text

Text: Textbook of Medical Physiology (Ninth edition).  A.C. Guyton and J.E. Hall.
Laboratory Manual:  Experiments in Physiology (Seventh edition).  G.R. Tharp.

Lecture syllabus.
 

DATE	TOPIC	TEXT CHAPTERS
September 1	Review of syllabus, teaching philosophy, learning objectives, and grading procedures. Homeostasis and control systems.	1
September 3	Cellular physiology and energetics.	2
September 6	NO CLASS – LABOR DAY
September 8	Cellular physiology and energetics.
September 10	NO CLASS – EPSCoR MEETING
September 13	Biological membranes and transport processes.	4
September 15	Biological membranes and transport processes.
September 17	Excitable cell membranes and action potentials.	5
September 20	Excitable cell membranes and action potentials.
September 22	Skeletal muscle contraction.	6
September 24	Skeletal muscle excitation.	7
September 27	Smooth muscle contraction and excitation.	8
September 29	Organization of the nervous system.	45
October 1	Neuronal synapses and neurotransmitters.
October 4	Neuronal circuits.	46
October 6	Test #1
October 8	Sensory reception – general sense and chemical senses.	47, 53
October 11	NO CLASS – NATIVE AMERICAN DAY
October 13	Sensory reception – Vision.	49-51
October 15	Sensory reception - Hearing.	52
October 18	Autonomic nervous system.	60
October 20	General mechanisms of the endocrine system.	74
October 22	Endocrinology – Pituitary gland and hypothalamus.	75
October 25	Endocrinology – Thyroid and adrenal glands.	76, 77
October 27	Endocrinology – Parathyroid glands and gonads.	79, 80, 81
October 29	Cardiac cycle	9, 10
November 1	Regulation of cardiac output.
November 3	Hemodynamics.	14,15,16
November 5	Regulation of blood flow.	17, 18, 20
November 8	Pulmonary circulation	38
November 10	Test #2
November 12	Transport and exchange of gases	39,40
November 15	Transport and exchange of gases
November 17	Regulation of respiration.	41
November 19	Urine formation: glomerular filtration.	26
November 22	Urine formation: tubular processing.	27
November 24	Regulation of body fluid composition.	28, 29
November 26	NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING RECESS
November 30	Acid-base balance.	30
December 1	Gastrointestinal physiology – general principles, motility.	62,63
December 3	Digestion and absorption.	64, 65
December 6	Digestion and absorption.
December 8	Digestion and absorption.
December 10	Digestion and absorption.
December 13	Course summary, course and instructor evaluations, and review for the final.


 

Laboratory Syllabus.
 

Week	Laboratory Exercise	Laboratory manual chapters	Relevant text chapters
1 – September 2	Introduction, Homeostasis		1,73
2 – September 9	Review of concentrations and pH	1
3 – September 16	Transport processes	2	4
4 – September 23	Action potentials	5	5
5 – September 30	Muscle physiology	11,15	6-8
6 – October 7	Nervous system – Anatomy, Reflexes	4,6	45,54,55
7 – October 14	Special senses	7,8	47-53
8 – October 21	Endocrinology	12	78
9 – October 28	Cardiac system	16,17	11-13,15
10 – November 4	Blood physiology	20,21	32-36
11 – November 18	Respiratory system	18, 22	37
12 – December 2	Ion balance, Digestive system	3,10	25,65
13 – December 9	Student presentations

Grading
Grading Procedure.
90 -100% - A
80 - 89% - B
70 - 79% - C
60 - 69% - D
59% or less - F

Percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole number.

Two midterm tests - 100 pts each - 200 total.
One final test - 100 pts.
Research Proposal and Presentation – 200 pts.
Ten laboratory reports at 10 pts per report - 100 pts.
Total points – 600 pts.

Tests:  Each test will be composed of five essay questions which cover lecture material, assigned reading, and laboratory material.  OLD TESTS WILL BE PLACED ON RESERVE AT THE LIBRARY.

Attendance:  No record of attendance will be kept.  However, students are expected to attend and participate in class discussions.  A lack of attendance or participation in class discussions will adversely affect a borderline grade.

Makeup tests and labs:  Unless a student has a valid written excuse or makes arrangements with the instructor prior to a test or lab, there will be no makeup exams or labs.  If a student feels that there circumstances which would excuse an unexpected absence, the student should feel free to discuss this with the instructor.
 
 

Conduct

Academic honesty/dishonesty statement:  Any instances of academic dishonesty will be handled as described in the “Student Policy Guide”.  Students are encouraged to read and understand this policy.
 

Special accommodations

Students who need special accommodations should contact the instructor or the Disabled Student Advisor, 318 Admin. Bldg., 688-4493, as soon as possible.