BIOL 242 Physiology (sec. 001)
Instructor: Dr. Pam Steen
Email: pams@usca.edu
Fall 2014
Office: SBDG 111D
Office Hours: W; 1:00pm-3:00pm
Lecture: MWF; 12:00pm-12:50pm; SBDG 200
Laboratory: W; 9:00am-11:40am; SBDG 108
Lecture textbook: Human Physiology, 13th Ed. by Stuart Fox
Laboratory textbook: PhysioEx 9.0, 5th Ed. by Stabler et al.
Course Credit: Four credit hours
Course Description and Objectives: This class will introduce the student to the study of human
physiology. The objectives for this course are as follows:
1. The basic biochemical operations of cells, organs, and organ systems in the human body.
2. The structure and function of the cell membrane.
3. The function of the nervous system including synaptic transmission and sensory perception.
4. The skeletal muscle system and the physiology of muscle contraction in response to stimulation.
5. The function and importance of the endocrine system.
6. The respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
7. The urinary system, including the role that kidneys play in homeostasis by regulating ions, pH,
plasma volume, and water balance.
8. The process of digestion and excretion in humans.
9. Human reproduction.
10. Metabolism.
Grading:
Four Lecture Exams 40% (10% each)
Lecture Quizzes 10%
Laboratory Grade 40%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 10%
Grading Scale:
A (90-100%); B+ (86-89%); B (80-85%); C+ (76-79%); C (70-75%); D+ (66-69%); D (60-65); F (0-59%)
Reading: You are expected to read the relevant chapter(s) / sections in both the textbook and
laboratory manual prior to coming to lecture and lab.
Classroom Behavior: It is the instructor’s right to remove from the classroom any student who
disrupts or disturbs the proceeding of the class. Disruption of the class includes but is not limited to the
use of any portable electronic devices, including cell phones, MP3 players; iPods, etc. unless prior
approval has been given to a student or unless required for the course. In extreme cases the faculty
member can request assistance from University Police. If the student who has been ejected causes
similar disturbances in subsequent meetings of the class, he/she may be denied admittance to the
class for the remainder of the semester and assigned a grade of F.
Disability Statement: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability that might affect your
performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, B&E 134, (803) 643-6816, as
soon as possible. The Disability Services Office will determine appropriate accommodations based on
medical documentation.
Writing Center: USCA provides a Writing Center located in Room 112 of the Humanities and Social
Sciences Building. If you need extra assistance on any writing assignment for this or any other class
that you are taking, please try the Writing Center.
BIOL 242 Physiology (sec. 001)
Fall 2014
Attendance: Attendance will be taken in lab for administrative purposes. However, attendance will not
be factored into your grade. Students are encouraged to be present at all lectures and labs. There will
be no make-up quizzes. However, assignments (not including exams) missed due to illness will
be excused if documentation is provided.
Lecture Quizzes: During the semester, 11 lecture quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
lecture material presented during the previous lecture period.
Exams: For each exam, students will need to bring a Scantron sheet, which can be purchased at the
bookstore. Make-up exams will only be allowed for a documented, excusable reason.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Date
Aug. 22
Aug. 25
Aug. 27
Aug. 29
Sept. 1
Sept. 3
Sept. 5
Sept. 8
Sept. 10
Sept. 12
Sept. 15
Sept. 17
Sept. 19
Sept. 22
Sept. 24
Sept. 26
Sept. 29
Oct. 1
Oct. 3
Oct. 6
Oct. 8
Oct. 10
Oct. 13
Oct. 15
Oct. 17
Oct. 20
Oct. 22
Oct. 24
Oct. 27
Oct. 29
Oct. 31
Nov. 3
Nov. 5
Nov. 7
Nov. 10
Nov. 12
Nov. 14
Nov. 17
Nov. 19
Nov. 21
Lecture Schedule of Topics
Review the syllabus
Body function
Chemical composition
Chemical composition
no class – Labor Day
Chemical composition (quiz 1)
Chemical composition
Cell structure (quiz 2)
Cell structure
Cell structure
Interactions between cells and environment
Enzymes and Energy
Enzymes and Energy
Cell respiration and metabolism (quiz 4)
Cell respiration and metabolism
Nervous system
Exam I
Nervous system
Central nervous system
Central nervous system (quiz 5)
Autonomic nervous system
Sensory physiology
Sensory physiology (quiz 6)
Muscles
Muscles
Endocrine glands (quiz 7)
EXAM II
no class – Fall break
Endocrine glands (quiz 8)
Reproduction
Blood, heart, and circulation
Blood, heart, and circulation (quiz 9)
Cardiac output, blood flow
Cardiac output, blood flow
Cardiac output, blood flow (quiz 10)
Immune system
Exam III
Respiratory physiology
Physiology of the kidney
Physiology of the kidney
Chapters
1
2
2
(quiz 3)
2
2
3
3
3
6
4
4
5
5
7
1-6
7
8
8
9
10
10
12
12
11
7-10, 12
11
20
13
13
14
14
14
15
11, 13, 14, 20
16
17
17
BIOL 242 Physiology (sec. 001)
14
15
Nov. 24
Nov. 26
Nov. 28
Dec. 1
Dec. 3
Dec. 5
Dec. 10
Fall 2014
Digestive system (quiz 11)
no class – Thanksgiving holiday
no class – Thanksgiving holiday
Regulation of metabolism
Exam IV
Return Final Lab Exam and Exam IV
Final Exam (Comprehensive) at 11am
18
19
15-19
1-20
Laboratory Schedule
Each student will receive a lab grade that will constitute 40% of their final grade in the class.
Laboratory sessions will be held on Wednesdays.
Laboratory Grading:
Entrance quizzes 40%
Exit quizzes 40%
Final Lab Exam 20%
Entrance Quizzes: During the semester, 10 entrance quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
material learned during the previous lab period.
Exit Quizzes: During the semester, 11 exit quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover material
learned during the current lab period.
Note: Students will cover the designated lab material with their group members. As a group, students will
determine when they are ready to take their exit quiz. All group members must take the exit quiz at the same
time and then exit the lab.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Date
Aug. 27
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
Nov. 19
Nov. 26
Dec. 3
Laboratory Schedule of Topics
Cell transport mechanisms and permeability
Neurophysiology of nerve impulses
Skeletal muscle physiology
Endocrine system physiology
Cardiovascular dynamics
Cardiovascular physiology
Blood analysis
Respiratory system mechanics
no lab
Renal system physiology
Acid/Base balance
Chemical and physical processes of digestion
Final Lab Exam
no lab – Thanksgiving holiday
no lab
Exercise
1  all
3  1,3,4,5,7,8
2  all
4  all
5  1,2,3,4,6
6  1,2,3,4
11  all
7  all
Quizzes
Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
9  all
10  all
8  all
1-11
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Honor Code: Students are expected to abide by the Academic Code of Conduct as described in the
Student Handbook. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken if academic integrity is violated. The
following honor pledge is to be signed and dated by the student on all exams.
“On my honor as a University of South Carolina at Aiken student, I have neither given nor received any
unauthorized aid on this assignment / examination. To the best of my knowledge, I am not in violation
of academic honesty.”
BIOL 242 Physiology (sec. 002)
Instructor: Dr. Pam Steen
Email: pams@usca.edu
Fall 2014
Office: SBDG 111D
Office Hours: W; 1:00pm-3:00pm
Lecture: MWF; 12:00pm-12:50pm; SBDG 200
Laboratory: F; 9:00am-11:40am; SBDG 108
Lecture textbook: Human Physiology, 13th Ed. by Stuart Fox
Laboratory textbook: PhysioEx 9.0, 5th Ed. by Stabler et al.
Course Credit: Four credit hours
Course Description and Objectives: This class will introduce the student to the study of human
physiology. The objectives for this course are as follows:
1. The basic biochemical operations of cells, organs, and organ systems in the human body.
2. The structure and function of the cell membrane.
3. The function of the nervous system including synaptic transmission and sensory perception.
4. The skeletal muscle system and the physiology of muscle contraction in response to stimulation.
5. The function and importance of the endocrine system.
6. The respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
7. The urinary system, including the role that kidneys play in homeostasis by regulating ions, pH,
plasma volume, and water balance.
8. The process of digestion and excretion in humans.
9. Human reproduction.
10. Metabolism.
Grading:
Four Lecture Exams 40% (10% each)
Lecture Quizzes 10%
Laboratory Grade 40%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 10%
Grading Scale:
A (90-100%); B+ (86-89%); B (80-85%); C+ (76-79%); C (70-75%); D+ (66-69%); D (60-65); F (0-59%)
Reading: You are expected to read the relevant chapter(s) / sections in both the textbook and
laboratory manual prior to coming to lecture and lab.
Classroom Behavior: It is the instructor’s right to remove from the classroom any student who
disrupts or disturbs the proceeding of the class. Disruption of the class includes but is not limited to the
use of any portable electronic devices, including cell phones, MP3 players; iPods, etc. unless prior
approval has been given to a student or unless required for the course. In extreme cases the faculty
member can request assistance from University Police. If the student who has been ejected causes
similar disturbances in subsequent meetings of the class, he/she may be denied admittance to the
class for the remainder of the semester and assigned a grade of F.
Disability Statement: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability that might affect your
performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, B&E 134, (803) 643-6816, as
soon as possible. The Disability Services Office will determine appropriate accommodations based on
medical documentation.
Writing Center: USCA provides a Writing Center located in Room 112 of the Humanities and Social
Sciences Building. If you need extra assistance on any writing assignment for this or any other class
that you are taking, please try the Writing Center.
BIOL 242 Physiology (sec. 002)
Fall 2014
Attendance: Attendance will be taken in lab for administrative purposes. However, attendance will not
be factored into your grade. Students are encouraged to be present at all lectures and labs. There will
be no make-up quizzes. However, assignments (not including exams) missed due to illness will
be excused if documentation is provided.
Lecture Quizzes: During the semester, 11 lecture quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
lecture material presented during the previous lecture period.
Exams: For each exam, students will need to bring a Scantron sheet, which can be purchased at the
bookstore. Make-up exams will only be allowed for a documented, excusable reason.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Date
Aug. 22
Aug. 25
Aug. 27
Aug. 29
Sept. 1
Sept. 3
Sept. 5
Sept. 8
Sept. 10
Sept. 12
Sept. 15
Sept. 17
Sept. 19
Sept. 22
Sept. 24
Sept. 26
Sept. 29
Oct. 1
Oct. 3
Oct. 6
Oct. 8
Oct. 10
Oct. 13
Oct. 15
Oct. 17
Oct. 20
Oct. 22
Oct. 24
Oct. 27
Oct. 29
Oct. 31
Nov. 3
Nov. 5
Nov. 7
Nov. 10
Nov. 12
Nov. 14
Nov. 17
Nov. 19
Nov. 21
Lecture Schedule of Topics
Review the syllabus
Body function
Chemical composition
Chemical composition
no class – Labor Day
Chemical composition (quiz 1)
Chemical composition
Cell structure (quiz 2)
Cell structure
Cell structure
Interactions between cells and environment
Enzymes and Energy
Enzymes and Energy
Cell respiration and metabolism (quiz 4)
Cell respiration and metabolism
Nervous system
Exam I
Nervous system
Central nervous system
Central nervous system (quiz 5)
Autonomic nervous system
Sensory physiology
Sensory physiology (quiz 6)
Muscles
Muscles
Endocrine glands (quiz 7)
EXAM II
no class – Fall break
Endocrine glands (quiz 8)
Reproduction
Blood, heart, and circulation
Blood, heart, and circulation (quiz 9)
Cardiac output, blood flow
Cardiac output, blood flow
Cardiac output, blood flow (quiz 10)
Immune system
Exam III
Respiratory physiology
Physiology of the kidney
Physiology of the kidney
Chapters
1
2
2
(quiz 3)
2
2
3
3
3
6
4
4
5
5
7
1-6
7
8
8
9
10
10
12
12
11
7-10, 12
11
20
13
13
14
14
14
15
11, 13, 14, 20
16
17
17
BIOL 242 Physiology (sec. 002)
14
15
Nov. 24
Nov. 26
Nov. 28
Dec. 1
Dec. 3
Dec. 5
Dec. 10
Fall 2014
Digestive system (quiz 11)
no class – Thanksgiving holiday
no class – Thanksgiving holiday
Regulation of metabolism
Exam IV
Return Final Lab Exam and Exam IV
Final Exam (Comprehensive) at 11am
18
19
15-19
1-20
Laboratory Schedule
Each student will receive a lab grade that will constitute 40% of their final grade in the class.
Laboratory sessions will be held on Wednesdays.
Laboratory Grading:
Entrance quizzes 40%
Exit quizzes 40%
Final Lab Exam 20%
Entrance Quizzes: During the semester, 10 entrance quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
material learned during the previous lab period.
Exit Quizzes: During the semester, 11 exit quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover material
learned during the current lab period.
Note: Students will cover the designated lab material with their group members. As a group, students will
determine when they are ready to take their exit quiz. All group members must take the exit quiz at the same
time and then exit the lab.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Date
Aug. 22
Aug. 29
Sept. 5
Sept. 12
Sept. 19
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Oct. 24
Oct. 31
Nov. 7
Nov. 14
Nov. 21
Nov. 28
Dec. 5
Laboratory Schedule of Topics
No lab
Cell transport mechanisms and permeability
Neurophysiology of nerve impulses
Skeletal muscle physiology
Endocrine system physiology
Cardiovascular dynamics
Cardiovascular physiology
Blood analysis
Respiratory system mechanics
no lab - Fall Break
Renal system physiology
Acid/Base balance
Chemical and physical processes of digestion
Final Lab Exam
no lab – Thanksgiving holiday
no lab
Exercise
1  all
3  1,3,4,5,7,8
2  all
4  all
5  1,2,3,4,6
6  1,2,3,4
11  all
7  all
9  all
10  all
8  all
1-11
Quizzes
None
Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Honor Code: Students are expected to abide by the Academic Code of Conduct as described in the
Student Handbook. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken if academic integrity is violated. The
following honor pledge is to be signed and dated by the student on all exams.
“On my honor as a University of South Carolina at Aiken student, I have neither given nor received any
unauthorized aid on this assignment / examination. To the best of my knowledge, I am not in violation
of academic honesty.”