Instructor: Stephanie J. Muga
COURSE OUTLINE
BIO 242 SECTIONS 1 AND 2
Summer 2014
Lecture (Sections 1 & 2): 8:30 am- 12:30 pm MTWTH, SBDG 327
Office: SBDG 208
Office Hours: By Appointment
Phone: 803.641.3371
Lab (Section 1, 2):
Credits: 4
various times between 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
SBDG 327
Email: stephaniem@usca.edu
Required Lecture Text: Human Physiology. 13 th
Edition by Stuart Ira Fox. loose leaf version bundled with Connect Plus (ISBN
9780077706869)
Required Laboratory text and software: PhysioEx 9.0 for Human Physiology by Stabler, Smith, Peterson, & Lokuta (ISBN
9780321929648)
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:
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.
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. In addition, students will be expected to think critically and apply this knowledge to practical situations focused on human health and disease.
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 (http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/s-muga-biol242summer-2014---sections-1-and-2). Each quiz will be available during the time that the material is being discussed in class. Quizzes will be taken offline once the exam for that material has been completed. 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.
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
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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 500
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
Points
100
55
55
100
75
385
200
170
100
100
385
1455
Grading Scale: 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.
The Attendance and Participation will be awarded based on several criteria including, but not limited to attendance to lecture and laboratory, participation in lecture and laboratory meetings and exercises, group discussions and activities, interaction with other students and the instructor, et cetera.
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.
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 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.
C LASSROOM B EHAVIOR
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
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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. Please refer to the
Electronic statement above for detailed possible consequences of violations.
Schedule for BIO 242 Summer 2014
Date Topic
June 2
June 3
June 4
Introduction “What is Physiology?”
Chemistry of the Body
Cell Structure and Cell Membrane
Cell Cycle and Genetic Control
Enzymes, Energy, and Cellular Respiration
Chapter
1, 2
3,6
4, 5
June 5
June 9
June 10
June 11
June 12
June 16
June 17
June 18
June 19
June 23
June 24
June 25
June 26
June 30
July 1
July 2
EXAM I
Neurons & Synapses
Neurons & Synapses
Central and Autonomic Nervous Systems
Central and Autonomic Nervous Systems
Sensory Physiology
EXAM II
Muscles
Muscles & Endocrine System
Endocrine System & Reproductive
Physiology
Reproduction Physiology
EXAM III
Heart and Circulation
Heart & Circulation, Cardiac Output, Blood
Flow, Blood Pressure
Cardiac Output, Blood Flow, Blood Pressure
EXAM IV
Immune System
Respiratory System, Acid-Base Balance
Renal Physiology, Digestive Physiology
Digestive Physiology
EXAM V
Metabolism
Final Exam - CUMULATIVE 8 am
1 – 6
7
7, 8, 9
8, 9, 10
7 – 10
12
12, 11
12, 11
20
12, 11, 20
13
13, 14
14
13, 14
15
15, 16
17, 18
18
15 – 18
19
Everything + 19
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Laboratory Schedule for BIO 242, Summer 2014
Date Topic
June 2
June 3
June 4
Anatomy and Histology Review
Log-on to Connect
Exercise 1 (or 5B) - Cell Membranes
Exercise 3 (or 18B) - Nerves
June 5
June 9
June 10
Exercise 3 (or 18B) - Nerves
Exercise 2 (or 16B) - Muscles
Finish Exercise 2 (or 16B) - Muscles
Exercise 4 (or 28B) - Endocrine June 11
June 12
June 16
Finish Exercise 4 (or 28B) - Endocrine
Exercises 5 & 6 (or 33B and 34B) - Cardiovascular
June 17
June 18
June 19
June 23
June 24
June 25
June 26
June 30
July 1
July 1
Finish Exercises 5 & 6 (or 33B
Exercise 11 (or 29B) - Blood and 34B) - Cardiovascular
Exercise 7 (or 37B) – Respiratory Physiology
Exercise 9 (or 41B) - Renal System Physiology
Exercise 10 (or 47) - Acid / Base Balance
Exercise 8 (or 39B) - Digestion
Review
Lab Final Exam - Cumulative
Make-up for Lectures
HW Due
RS1 or 5B
RS3 or 18B
RS2 or 16B
RS4 or 28B
RS5/6 or
33B/34B
RS11 or 29B
RS7 or 37B
RS 9 or 41B
RS10 or 47
RS8 or 39B
Quiz no
Yes – A & H review yes – Cell
Membranes no
Yes - Nerves no
Yes - Muscles
Yes – Endocrine
System no
Yes -
Cardiovascular
System
Yes - Blood no
Yes – Resp.
System
Yes - Renal
Phys.
Yes – Acid/Base
Yes - Digestion
FINAL
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
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.
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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.).
Connect Website
Online quizzes are accessible at http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/s-muga-biol242-summer-2014---sections-1-and-2
(we will register in class). Please see me if you are unable to enroll. Be sure that you use a USCA email address.
Disability Statement: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability which might affect your performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, 126A B&E, (803) 641-3609, as soon as possible. The Disability Services
Office 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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