Physio 12          

Physiology 12 Summer 2001 MTWTF 9 am - 12 pm. M. J. Malachowski, Ph.D Office S 312C Extension: 3609



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    • Table of Contents


  • Text Books

  • Tentative schedule

  • Conditions and Expectations

  • Grading

  • Notebook & Laboratory Exercises and Write-ups

  • Honor Code

  • Quizzes and Exams

    • Text Books

    Text: "Human Physiology" Vander, Sherman, Luciano: 8 th Ed. 2000

    Study Aid: interActive Physiology CD ROM Set

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    • Tentative schedule

    The Basics

    Week One
    DateEventLectureChapterLab
    6/11.Introduction1.
    6/12.Chemical composition2Micro Pipette
    MP Laboratory
    Colorimeter
    6/13.Cell Theory3Serial Dilutions
    Concentrations
    Enzyme Activity
    6/14.Proteins and Enzymes4 A & BTemperature
    Enzyme Lab
    6/15Quiz 1Control Theory, Genetic
    Information, Protein Synthesis    		5.

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    Week Two
    DateEventLectureChapterLab
    6/18.Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle
    Oxidative Phosphorylation    		69 - 88Statistics
    Bar Graph
    6/19.Movement across cell membranes6Diffusion
    6/20.Homeostasis, Control Systems,
    Functional Neuroanatomy    		7, 8 A & C.
    6/21.Membrane Potential8 C, 9Senses
    6/22Quiz 2Reflex Arcs,
    Control of Body Movement     		12, 13.

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    • Command and Control

    Week Three
    DateEventLectureChapterLab
    6/25Case Study 1Nervous System8D.
    6/26.Skeletal muscle11APsoas
    6/27.Cardiac Muscle Heart14CBP
    6/28CS 1 Due
    Case Study 2    		Smooth Muscle11B.
    6/29Quiz 3ElectroPhysiologyHandoutNeuromuscular

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    Week Four
    DateEventLectureChapterLab
    7/2CS 2 Due
    Case Study 3    		Vascular system14D.
    7/3.Blood and Blood Flow14A, B, GBlood
    7/4.Holiday..
    7/5.Cardiovascular Reflexes14 E, FHeart Chem
    7/6Quiz 4Kidney
    Counter Current Multiplier,
    Micturition    		16 A, B, D, E
    514 - 515    		.

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    • Systemics

    Week Five
    DateEventLectureChapterLab
    7/9CS 3 Due
    Case Study 4    		Kidney Continued.Kidney
    7/10.Respiratory system15Respiratory
    7/11.Acid/Base,
    Tissue Respiration,Blood gas,
    Calcium Metabolism     		16D - 488
    18 B,C
    16 C    		.
    7/12CS 4 Due
    Case Study 5    		Digestive System17.
    7/13Quiz 5..Digestion
    Week Six
    DateEventLectureChapterLab
    7/16CS 5 Due
    CS6    		Principals of Endocrinology
    Hypothalamus, Pituitary & System    		10
    272-279    		Mouse
    Metabolism
    7/17.Endocrine Control18 A & B.
    7/18CS 6 DueImmune System/Defense20.
    7/19Quiz 6Reproduction19.
    7/20Final...

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    • Conditions and Expectations



    DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE COURSE SOME TOUCHING AND PHYSICAL CONTACT MAY OCCUR. IF YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT THIS DISCUSS IT WITH THE INSTRUCTOR.



    ENROLLMENT IN THE CLASS IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. THE STUDENT MUST NOTIFY THE REGISTRAR OF ANY AND ALL CHANGES OF ENROLLMENT.



    STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ARRIVE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS; ADMISSION IS GRANTED BEFORE LECTURE AND AFTER BREAKS, TO PREVENT DISRUPTION, WAIT FOR A BREAK BEFORE ENTERING. THE COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENT REQUIRE ATTENDANCE AT ALL CLASSES. ATTENDANCE INCLUDES BOTH LECTURE AND LABORATORY PORTIONS OF THE CLASS. A STUDENT WHO EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ABSENCES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE CLASS. LATE ENROLLMENT IS PERMITTED ONLY AFTER COMPLETION OF THE DEPARTMENT'S LATE ENROLLMENT FORM.



    THIS IS A COLLEGE CLASS. IT IS EXPECTED THAT YOU WILL NEED TO DEVOTE 2 - 3 HOURS OUTSIDE OF CLASS FOR EVERY HOUR IN CLASS, FOR AN AVERAGE GRADE. FOR A BETTER GRADE, IT IS EXPECTED THAT YOU NEED TO DEVOTE MORE TIME. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE NO OTHER COURSES CONCURRENTLY.


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    • Grading



    GRADES WILL BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING POINT SYSTEM:

    Quizzes 5 X 100 500________.....Total......._______
    Labs 15 x 10 150.900 - 1000A
    Case Studies 5 X 10 50.800 - 899B
    AttendanceUnexcused Absence - 10
    Short Shift - 5    		 ..650 - 799 C
    Final. 300.500 - 649D
    -----------------------.---------------.000 - 499F
    Total.1000...

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    • Note Book & Lab Exercises, and Write-ups



    NOTEBOOKS

    • All laboratory work and data must be recorded in your notebook
    • Use a hardbound 8 X 11 Lab Notebook - Roaring Spring #77591 5x5 Quad Ruled
    • Number each page in the upper right hand corner, starting with page 1 on the right hand side as the book is opened..
    • The first three pages should be The Table of Contents (TOC) List in Columns
      • Lab Number
      • Lab Name
      • Date
      • Page Number
      • Instructor's signature *
    • Keep laboratory information in a standard format which will support and document
      • the procedure **,
      • data, and
      • results of your experiments.
    • Use color pencil or pens for drawings and graphs.

    * Note: Have the instructor sign off at the Table of Contents (TOC) in the space provided at the end of the entry after you finished the lab. If you do not have this signature, you will be docked for a short shift!


    ** Note:You should prepare your notebook before coming to class. during the lab you should require no other documents or papers on you table except your notebook and the fill -in worksheets, if so provided (See below)..


    The Laboratory Exercises and Case Studies are

    • fill-in worksheets which need to be completed and
    • turned in before lecture within two class meetings unless otherwise scheduled.
    • papers turned in after lecture starts will be marked late.



    The Laboratory Experiments are Write-Ups and

    • Should be in the form of a scientific paper
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    • Conforming to the scientific method.
    • Be TYPED on 81/2 X 11 paper and stapled in the upper left hand corner.
    • Be turned in before class on the second day after the laboratory experiment was conducted.
    • Papers turned in after lecture starts will be marked late.

    See Scientific Method Designing and Reporting an Experiment




    and how to write a Scientific Paper



    Also See - Statistics Definitions - -
    - How to Construct a Graph -
    - Statistics - Bar Graphing



    CLASS RECORDS

    • IN A (8 1/2 X 11 3 RING) BINDER KEEP
    • COURSE SYLLABUS
    • TALLY SHEET, KEEP TRACK OF ALL POINTS!!!!
    • LAB WRITE-UPS
    • OPTIONAL WRITE-UPS
    • EXAMS
    • PRACTICE EXAMS
    • CASE STUDIES


    Note: This class notebook is your grade documentations. The scores on returned work should be entered into your tally sheet. If your tally dose not match the instructors, you need to present the original work in your notebook, with the original score on it, to the instructor to document the discrepancy.


    THIS COURSE UTILIZES A VARIETY OF INSTRUCTIONAL PARADIGMS. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO FORM STUDY GROUPS AND TO WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH YOUR LAB PARTNERS. TEAM-WORK IS ENCOURAGED AND IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU BE A TEAM PLAYER.


    YOU MUST ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE WHOLE LABORATORY EXERCISE IN ORDER TO HAVE YOUR NOTEBOOK SIGNED OF AND TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT A LAB REPORT! EACH OF YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR OWN COPY OF EACH ASSIGNMENT.


    YOU SHOULD INCLUDE THE NAMES OF YOUR PARTNERS UNDER YOUR NAME AT THE TOP OF THE PAPER; ONLY THE TOP NAME WILL BE CREDITED FOR EACH AND ANY PAPER TURNED IN. ANY PAPER THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN A HANDWRITTEN SCORE IN YOUR CLASS RECORD BOOK HAS NOT BEEN CREDITED TO YOUR POINT COUNT!(This procedure is required to ensure that you have the graded assignment in your RECORD book, as per Class Notebook protocol.)


    LABEL AND COLOR ALL DIAGRAMS BEFORE SUBMISSION - ALL PAPERS/EXERCISES ARE ONLY EVALUATED ONCE. The last chance to turn in assignments or other work is the second before last meeting. All work will be returned the meeting before the final. To obtain a final you must turn-in your up-to-date notebook and record book, with tally sheet. You are not eligible to obtain a copy of the final until you have completed this requirement.


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    • Honor Code

    CHEATING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED - EXAMS, QUIZZES, AND FINAL, ARE AN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY!

    1. AS SUCH, NO SORT OF GROUP ACTIVITY WILL BE TOLERATED.
    2. KEEP YOUR ANSWER SHEETS COVERED - ALLOWING OTHERS TO READ YOUR ANSWER SHEET IS CONTRIBUTORY AND IS AS IF READING ANOTHER'S ANSWER SHEET!!!!!!!
    3. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, BRING YOUR EXAM UP TO THE INSTRUCTOR AND VOICE YOUR QUESTION QUIETLY (so as not to disturb the rest of the class.)



    CHEATING WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE EXAM AND POINTS FOR THE EXAM!



    BOOKS ARE TO BE LEFT CLOSED AND OFF THE TABLE DURING ALL OF THE EXAMS -

    • REMAIN IN THE ROOM DURING THE EXAMINATIONS.
    • EXAMS WILL BE CONFISCATED AND ASSUMED TO BE COMPLETED FOR ANYONE LEAVING THE ROOM WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.



    "DRY" LAB REPORTS ARE NOT PERMITTED,

    • YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO PERFORM THE EXPERIMENT AND COLLECT THE DATA,
    • "BORROWING" OTHER'S DATA AMOUNTS TO PLAGIARISM,
    • IS CONSIDERED CHEATING, AND
    • WILL INCUR PENALTY.

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    • Quizzes and Exams



    Quizzes will cover all of the material since the previous quiz. The final will be cumulative and comprehensive.
    Note: Due to the nature of the course and time constraints there will be NO MAKE UP EXAMS! The lowest exam score will be dropped. This allows you one missed exam. Exams start at the beginning of class -- plan ahead, do not be late, you will not receive extra time -- Summer school is tightly choreographed, if you plan to take the course, plan ahead, allow extra time in the morning before class, if you arrive early, you can meet with your study group for coffee in the cafeteria.

    6/15       Quiz 1

    6/22       Quiz 2

    6/29       Quiz 3

    7/6         Quiz 4

    7/13       Quiz 5

    7/19       Quiz 6

    7/20        FINAL


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    • Updated 8/14/00 Miko mmalacho@ccsf.cc.ca.us