COURSE OUTLINE
BIOL 242 SECTIONS
Spring 2014
Instructor: Stephanie J. Muga
Office: SBDG 208
Office Hours: By Appointment
Phone: 803.641.3371
Email: stephaniem@usca.edu
Lecture (Sections 1 and 2): 1:40 – 2:55 pm TTH, SBDG 327
Lab (Section 1): 9:25 am – 12:05 pm T, SBDG 216
Lab (Section 2): 9:25 – 12:05 am TH, SBDG 216
Lab (Section 3): 9-11:40 am W, SBDG 216
Credits: 4
Required Lecture Text: Human Physiology. 13th Edition by Stuart Ira Fox.
Required Laboratory text and software: PhysioEx 9.0 for Human Physiology by Stabler, Smith, Peterson, & Lokuta OR
Alternate Laboratory text and software: Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual – rat version
by Marieb & Mitchell
If you saved your ABIO232 Lab Manual & the PhysioEx CD, you DO NOT need to purchase another copy of the PhysioEX
9.0 or 9.1
Course Objectives: This course will introduce the student to the study of human physiology. Upon completion of this course, students
will be expected to understand the following:
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The basic biochemical operations of cells, organs, and organ systems in the human body.
The structure and function of the cell membrane.
The function of the nervous system including synaptic transmission and sensory perception.
The skeletal muscle system and the physiology of muscle contraction in response to stimulation.
The function and importance of the endocrine system.
The respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
The urinary system, including the role that kidneys play in homeostasis by regulating ions, pH, plasma volume, and water balance.
The process of digestion and excretion in humans.
Human reproduction.
Metabolism.
The laboratories are designed to complement the lectures and provide the student with a general overview of human physiology
relative to human health and disease. Upon completion of this laboratory course, students will have acquired general knowledge and
basic skills that integrate standard textbook knowledge of human physiology with practical clinical applications to human health and
care.
Methods of Presentation and Evaluation:
Lecture: Information will be presented through lectures and class discussion along with appropriate visual aids, usually presented in
PowerPoint format. An outline of each lecture will be provided on Blackboard prior to class time and should be printed by the student
to use as a note-taking guide during the lecture.
Traditional lecture exams will be used to evaluate student progress in the class. These exams will include multiple choice,
terms/definitions, and short answer. Students should bring a pencil and a scantron to each exam. Students will also be responsible for
completing a number of on-line, timed quizzes via the publisher’s website. Each quiz will be available during the time that the material
is being discussed in class. Quizzes will be taken offline the night before the exam for that material has been scheduled. Because each
quiz will cover material in the textbook, the student is responsible for the entire chapter and should have read the chapter before
attempting each quiz. Note that quizzes may cover material not discussed in class.
Pop-Quizzes: There will be 5 pop-quizzes given during lecture. You must be present and on-time to class to complete these quizzes.
There are no make-up pop quizzes given for any absence excused or not excused. The total points for the 5 quizzes will equal 100
points.
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Laboratories: Laboratory meetings will include a brief instructional lecture, followed by laboratory exercises. Laboratory grades will
be based on participation in group exercises, in-lab quizzes, completion of outside homework assignments, and a final laboratory test.
In order for the student to successfully complete laboratory assignments, attendance is mandatory at every session, and students should
plan to stay for the entire period. Absences will affect the points awarded for student participation. This also applies if you come in
late, leave early, or do not participate fully. Most laboratory exercises involve computer simulations; therefore, you must be able to log
on to the USCA computer system, and you must bring your lab manual and software to each session. The written exercises in the lab
manuals will be checked for completion before you leave. Quizzes on the previous week’s material will be given only during the first
10 minutes of the lab session. Quizzes cannot be made up in the event of absence or late arrival. The instructor will not accept late
homework assignments.
The final course grade will be based on the following:
5 Lecture exams @ 100 pts. each
1 Final exam @ 200 pts.
Lecture Online Quizzes
5 In-Class Lecture Pop-quizzes
Attendance & Participation (100 pts Lecture)
Laboratory (see lab syllabus below for details)
Laboratory Grading:
Component
Attendance and Participation
Completion of Lab Exercises (11 exercises @ 5 pts each)
Homework (11 worksheets @ 5 points each)
Lab quizzes (10 quizzes @ 10 points each)
Lab Final
Total
Grading Scale:
500
200
170
100
100
385
1455 total points available
Points
100
55
55
100
75
385
A (90-100%), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), F (0-59)
Changes: The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the lecture or laboratory schedule, number of exams given, and the
contents of each exam as deemed necessary.
Attendance Policy: It is mandatory for students to attend lecture class and lab; the instructor may impose a penalty for absences in
excess of 25% of regularly scheduled class meetings (lectures and labs) by assigning an “F” in the course. Absences, neither excused
nor unexcused, do not absolve the student from meeting class assignments. Attending lecture and lab and taking notes is the sole
responsibility of the student. Under no circumstance will the instructor provide copies of PowerPoint slides for students. Lecture and
laboratory exam dates are clearly stated in the syllabus, and all students are expected to take exams at the regularly scheduled time.
Make-up lecture exams will be considered only for a documented, excusable reason. Pop-quizzes cannot be made up for any
reason. If there is an illness or emergency, you are expected to contact the instructor immediately and be prepared to show
documentation (doctor’s excuse, etc.). Failure to contact the instructor within 24 hours will forfeit any chance of making up the exam.
Electronic Devices: Plan to be out of touch and to have your cell phone stored out of sight during lecture and lab time. This includes
leaving the room to answer silent rings or using the phone for text messages. Cells phones, ipods, portable computers and any other
electronic devices are strictly prohibited unless prior permission has been given to the student by the instructor. Unauthorized use
of any electronic devices will be taken from the student and the student will be required 1) to write an essay on their inappropriate
use of the item and why they need this item back in their possession and/or 2) asked to perform some task in front of the entire
class to earn back the item. Students exhibiting any type of disruptions or inappropriate behavior during class will be reprimanded
in class.
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. Students exhibiting any type of
disruptions or inappropriate behavior during class will be reprimanded in front of the entire class.
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If a student is seen touching, holding, or using any portable electronic device during a test period without the prior consent of the
instructor, the instructor will assume that the student is cheating and the test will be recovered and an F or 0 will be given to that
student for the assignment. If you notice that others are violating policy including cheating or other type of dishonesty, it is your
duty to inform the instructor or the instructor’s official representative immediately. If you do not report these incidences, than
you are as guilty as the person(s) committing the offense. Punishment will be swift and at the discretion of the instructor
including points being deducted from the entire class.
Schedule for BIOL 242 Spring 2014
Date
Topic
Jan 14 T
Introduction “What is Physiology?”
Jan 16 Th
Chemistry of the Body
Jan 21 T
Cell Structure and Cell Membrane
Jan 23 Th
Cell Cycle and Genetic Control
Jan 28 T
Enzymes, Energy, and Cellular Respiration
Jan 30 Th
EXAM I
Feb 4 T
Neurons & Synapses
Feb 6 Th
Central and Autonomic Nervous Systems
Feb 11 T
Sensory Physiology
Feb 13 Th
EXAM II
Feb 18 T
Muscles
Feb 20 Th
Endocrine System
Feb 25 T
Endocrine System & Reproduction System
Feb 27 Th
Reproductive System
March 4 T
EXAM III
March 6 Th
Heart and Circulation
March 9-16
Spring Break
Heart & Circulation, Cardiac Output, Blood
March 18 T
Flow, Blood Pressure
March 20 Th
Cardiac Output, Blood Flow, Blood Pressure
March 25 T
Immune System
March 27 Th
EXAM IV
April 1 T
Respiratory System
Respiratory System: Acid-Base Balance,
April 3 Th
Urinary System
April 8 T
Urinary System; Digestive System
April 10 Th
Digestive System
April 15 T
Digestive System; Metabolism
Metabolism
April 17 Th
April 22 T
Metabolism & Review
April 24 Th
EXAM V
May 1, 2 pm
FINAL EXAM
Chapter
1
2
3&6
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4&5
1-6
7
8&9
10
7 - 10
12
11
11 & 20
20
12-11, 20
13
NO CLASSES
13, 14
14
15
13, 14, 15
16
16, 17
17, 18
18, 19
18
19
19
16 - 18
Cumulative
*Note: This schedule is subject to change and/or modification depending on classroom circumstances.
Computer Use and Email: All laboratory exercises will require the use of a computer. You must be able to log on to the USCA
computer system in order to accomplish these laboratory exercises. If you do not know how to sign on to the USCA computer system,
you should contact the CSD HELP desk as soon as possible. In addition, lecture outlines and quizzes will be provided for students on
Blackboard. Blackboard can be accessed through VIP (http://vip.sc.edu). Refer to the Blackboard handout for information on
accessing and using Blackboard. Login difficulties should be brought to the attention of USC Computer Services. Problems involving
the quiz itself should be brought to the attention of the instructor via email and should be taken care of before the quiz goes off line, as
quizzes cannot be made available for individuals.
All official email communications, including class announcements, are made to USCA email accounts. Students should check their
USCA email account on a regular basis and use this account for communication with the instructor. In order to protect the privacy of
the student, the instructor will not reply to emails sent from non-USCA accounts (e.g., Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.). Please refer to the
Academic Success Center’s guide on Email Etiquette to Professors and Instructors, which is located at
http://www.usca.edu/academicsupport/.
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Laboratory Schedule for BIOL 242, Spring 2014
Date
Topic
HW Due
Jan 14-16
Anatomy and Histology Review
Jan 21-23
Jan 28-30
Feb 4-6
Feb 11-13
Feb 18-20
Exercise 1 (or 5B) - Cell Membranes
Exercise 3 (or 18B) - Nerves
Exercise 2 (or 16B) - Muscles
Exercise 4 (or 28B) - Endocrine
Exercises 5 & 6 (or 33B and 34B) - Cardiovascular
Feb 25-27
Exercise 11 (or 29B) - Blood
March 4-6
March 11-13
March 18-20
March 25-27
April 1-3
April 8-10
April 15-17
April 22-24
Exercise 7 (or 37B) – Respiratory Physiology
Spring Break NO CLASSES
Exercise 9 (or 41B) - Renal System Physiology
Exercise 10 (or 47) - Acid / Base Balance
Exercise 8 (or 39B) - Digestion
Review
Lab Final Exam
Make-up day for Lectures/Labs/Exams
Quiz
NO
Yes (A & H Review)
RS1 or 5B
RS3 or 18B
RS2 or 16B
RS4 or 28B
RS5/6 or
33B/34B
Yes (Cell Memebranses)
Yes (Nerves)
Yes (Muscles)
Yes (Endocrine)
RS11 or 29B
NO CLASS
RS7 or 37B
RS 9 or 41B
RS10 or 47
RS8 or 39B
Yes (Blood)
NO
Yes (Respiratory)
Yes (Renal)
Yes (Acid/Base)
Yes (Digestion)
FINAL
Yes (Cardiovascular)
RS = review sheet
5B, 16B, 18B, 28B, 29B, 33B, 34B, 37B, 39B, 41B, and 47 refer to the corresponding exercises in the Human Anatomy &
Physiology Laboratory Manual – rat version by Marieb & Mitchell
The Academic Success Center: Penland 108
If you find that your usual study habits are not sufficient for doing well in this class please think about visiting this center. They are
experts in helping students discover the best way to study according to their learning styles. The web address is
http://www.usca.edu/academicsupport/.
Connect Website
Online quizzes are accessible at http://connect.customer.mcgraw-hill.com/ (we will try to register in class). Please see me if you are
unable to enroll. Be sure that you use a USCA email address. A handout has been provided for your convenience.
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 Office of Disability Services will
determine appropriate accommodations based on medical documentation.
Honor Pledge: Students will be expected to endorse the USCA HONOR PLEDGE on every assignment: 'On my honor as a
University of South Carolina 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'.
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