Michigan Department of Education Secondary Program Review

 

Eastern Michigan University

 

Syllabus ZOOL 326

 

COURSE TITLE:  ZOOL 326 Human Physiology

 

INSTRUCTOR:  Dr. Howard Booth, Office: 308 M. Jefferson, hours: Tu &Th ,  9:00 to 10:50 am;  Wed 10-11:50  or by appt Phone: 487-4391 e-mail: Howard.Booth@emich.edu.

 

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: A study of the functioning of the human body. Lecture, laboratory and demonstration.

 

COURSE PREREQUISITES: BIOL 105 or BIOL 120.

 

COURSE GOAL: Human Physiology, ZOOL 326, is a one-semester course that covers the physiological systems at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels.  The book has been chosen because the author focuses on integrating the systems of the human body.  Physiology integrates biology, chemistry, math, and common sense. To be successful in a career in a health related field, or biology teaching requires a solid understanding of physiological concepts.  Critical thinking skills are a must for any professional. This class is highly recommended for Biology Majors going into secondary education.  Students who are taking this class as preparation for other Associated Health programs should consult with those programs to make sure this course fulfills the requirement.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:  By the end of this course, students will be able to:

            Describe the structures and functions of the major systems in the human body (III.2 LO).

            Compare and contrast cell types associated with tissues and organs (III.1. LC)

            Identify the structures and functions of cell organelles and describe cellular processes

          . (III.1 LC)

            Explain how each organ system is integrated throughout the body (III.2 LO)

            Diagram the steps and the physiology of human growth and development (III.2.LO)

            Describe how the anatomical and physiological systems provide an advantage in

            adaptation and natural selection (III.4 LE)

            Describe major diseases and malfunctions of the body systems and relate this to the

             function of the immune system (III.2 LO).

            Apply mathematics to data analysis and problem solving (I.1 C)

            Conduct laboratory investigations on selected physiological systems (I.1.C)

            Design informational materials for a Health Fair  (II.1 R)

            Research primary literature on a human disease and present to the class (I.1 C)

 

Lecture meets:              Tuesday/Thursday           11:00 - 12:15 pm      332 MJ

Labs meet:                        Section 004      Tu        1:00 Š 3:50       pm       529 MJ

                                                Section 002  Th            1:00 - 3:50       pm       529 MJ

 

 

Required text                Human Physiology, An Integrated Approach, 2nd Ed.

                                                Dee Silverthorn, PhD.

 

GRADING CRITERIA:

 

Exams    (five @ 75pt each) will be comprised of True False,  multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer and essay questions from the lecture, text and  the lab.  (Should you miss an exam for any reason the Final Exam becomes your make up.)

 

Laboratories:  The laboratory period will give you a chance to work with concepts you are learning in lecture.   The lab time will often combine several activities such as physiological experiments, computer modules (Interactive Physiology), group problems, quizzes, demonstrations,  exam review and question/answer sessions.  The labs complement the information in your texts and lectures and will be included on the lecture exams.  Major lab write-ups need to be reviewed (2pts) by the lab teacher each week and reviewed along with the IP module notes for a maximum of 20 points at the end of the semester.  The last two labs will involve a "Health Fair" project for 15 pts max.

 

Final exam (75 pts) is comprehensive and will focus on the laboratory concepts and  activities.  It is optional if you have taken all five "lecture" exams and do not wish to replace any of them.  (Note: The Final Exam is to be used to make up any missed lecture exam and can be used to replace any one other exam having lower total points)

 

            Five exams @ 75 pts each                                375pts

            Lab Write-ups & Health fair                             50pts

            (Bonus points for quizzes and some lab and lecture in- class activities)

 

GRADING SCALE:  If, as expected, the class average for all points during the semester is between 70% and 75%, then the following grading scale will be used. (plus or minus 1%)

 

A         100% - 93%                B-        78 - 75%                                 D+       60-57%

A-        93% - 88%                  C+       75-72%                                   D         57-52%

B+       88% -85%                   C         72-65%                                   D-        52-50%

B          85% - 78%                  C-        65-60%                                   E          50-0

 

Dishonest practices, cheating or being aware of other students cheating could result in dismissal from the University.  (See the Catalogue Student Conduct guidelines)

 

Suggestions from the Professor:

            Students are challenged by this class.  The students who have excelled have been those students who were prepared by reading the materials before class, who devoted more than 10 hours of study time outside of class each week, and who were actively involved in lecture and lab discussions.  Students have found it very useful to form study groups.  Be an active learner!!!

            This is not an introductory course, and itÕs not a general survey course.  It's also not a graduate or a medical school course.  The level of the course is determined by the curriculum committee of the biology department, and by other departments on campus that require this course of their majors

Good luck, Looking forward to a great semester.

 

Course Schedule     326 Human Physiology

 

 

Wk

Lab

Lecture     Tuesday

 

Lecture Thursday

Jan 7&9

#1 Anatomy  review & pre test exercise

Course Structure & Intro to physiol Ch 1-5

Review Membranes 

More Review,  homeostasis, communication C 6

Jan 14&16        

#2 Nervous & endocrine lab

 Endocrine System

Ch 7

The Nervous System Ch 8

Jan 21&23

Review for exam 1

 

Nerve action continued

Exam 1

Jan 28&30

 #3 Sensory Activities lab

Central Nervous System   Ch 9

Sensory Physiol

Ch 10

Feb 4&6

#4 Muscles & reflexes lab

Peripheral N S

Ch 11

Muscles

Ch 12

Feb 11&13

Review for exam 2

Reflexes

Ch 13

Exam 2

Feb 18&20

#5 Heart beat lab

Heart  Physiology

Ch 14

Blood Pressure

Ch 15

Feb 25&27

#6 Blood pressure &  Immune lab

Blood

Ch 16

 Immune System  Ch 22

Mar 11&13

Review for exam3

Continue Immune system  C -22

Exam 3

 

Mar 18&20

  #7 Gas exchange &  lung capacity lab

Respiratory Phys

Ch 17

 

Kidney function

Ch 18

Mar 25&27

#8 Plan Health Fair & review for exam 4

Fluid/Electrolytes

Ch 19

Exam 4 

 

Apr 1&3

#8 Health Fair

Presentations

Digestion

C 20

Metabolism

C21

April 8&10

# 9 Exercise Physiol

lab

 Continue Metabolism &Exercise Physiology  C 23

 

Reproduction

Ch 24

April 15 &17

Review for exam 5

 Catch up and review for exam 5(& final)

Exam 5

April 24

 

 

In lab Rm 529

 Lab Based   Final Exam  Thursday 11:00-12:30