BIOL 3324 - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY – SPRING 2022
Course Description & Objectives: Structure and functions of the human body. This
course provides undergraduates with fundamentals of human physiology. Graduating
students will display mastery of human anatomy and physiology of organ systems.
Instructor: Monique Ogletree, PhD
Class Day & Time: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00-2:30 pm
Class Location: Room SEC 101 (#14073)
Text: Human Physiology by Dee Unglaub Silverthorn (edition)
Office: Room 242G in SR 2
Virtual Office Hours: TBD or by appt
Office Phone : 713-743-1016 Email Address: mogletree@uh.edu
Date
Course Content
Overview Chapter 1 and 3 – Cell Membrane
Chapter 5 – Membrane Transport & Potentials
Chapter 6 – Signal Transduction
* Last Day to Add Class; Jan 25th *
Chapter 7 – The Endocrine System
Feb
Chapter 8 – Action Potentials
* ORD - Last day to drop without a W; Feb 2nd *
Chapter 8 – Synapses
8
Exam I (Chapters 1, 3, 5 – 8)
10
Chapter 9 – The CNS
Outline Submission Due @11pm
15
Chapter 10 – Sensory Physiology
17
Chapter 10 – Sensory Physiology
22
Chapter 11 – Autonomic and Somatic Nervous System
24
Chapter 12 – Muscle Physiology
1
Chapter 13 – Regulating Body Movement
Mar 3
Exam II (Chapters 9 – 13)
8
Chapter 14 – The Heart. I
10
Chapter 14 – Heart. II
Draft Submission Due @11pm
15
Spring Break Holiday
17
1st Set of Reviews Due
22
Chapter 15 – Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure
24
Chapter 15 – Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure
29
Chapter 16 – Blood
31
Chapter 17 – Respiration. I
Apr
5
Chapter 18 – Respiration. II
7
Exam III (Chapters 14 - 18)
12
Chapter 19 – Urinary System. I
14
Chapter 20 – Urinary System. II
19
Chapter 21 – The Digestive System
* Last day to drop with a W; April 20th *
21
Chapter 23 – The Endocrine System. II
Final Submission Due @ 11pm
26
Chapter 26 – The Reproductive System. I - Male
28
Chapter 26 – The Reproductive System. II – Female
2nd Set of Reviews Due
May 3
Make Up Day
12
Exam IV (Chapters 19 – 21, 23, 26) from 2:00-5:00pm
The above schedule is subject to change without prior notice in the event of extenuating
circumstances. All assignments are due the next coming Sunday of the post week.
Jan
18
20
25
27
1
3
* Important deadline notices *
Exams and Grading Polices
A. There will be four Exams. Each exam will cover material from 4-5 chapters. The final exam is
not comprehensive and will include material from 4-5 different chapters. Exams will cover
material presented during lectures. They consist mainly of multiple choice questions which may
also include diagrams/pictures, and some true/false questions. Each exam will cover 20% of
the final grade; totaling 80% with all four exams. For each exam, all scores are subjected to a
statistical analysis, which may or may not yield a curve; results of this analysis are presented
the week after an exam and will be posted on Blackboard.
Students must take all four exams; there are no dropped exams, and make up exams are
allowed at the discretion of the professor. Make-up exams are only allowed at the discretion of
the instructor. Automatic approval will be given in the case of a verifiable medical condition or
other emergencies; I must be notified of this as soon as possible. Excuses of a purely social
nature will not be acceptable. Please familiarize yourself with the University policies on cheating
and academic honesty outlined in the University of Houston Student Handbook. Cheating during
the exam will not be tolerated. Demonstrable incidents of cheating could result in the student
receiving a zero for the exam or a grade of “F” for the course.
B. There will be Weekly Homework Assignments that will cover material presented in 2-3
chapters. Homework assignments will be completed on-line using the Modified Mastering A&P
interactive system. Homework assignments will include multiple choice question, activity type
questions and tutorials. Always be aware of the deadline date for homework assignments.
The final homework grade will be averaged and will make up 10% of the final grade.
C. There will be a Research Paper that will take up the remaining 10% of the grade. You will need
to pick a topic from list and submit an outline. The graded assignment includes two peer
reviewed papers: a draft (4%) and a final (6%) paper, 100 pts each. The research paper grade
will consist of: 8 peer reviews (between two papers, 5 point deduction each if not completed)
and scores from both papers established by your peers. Due dates for outline draft, final
research papers and peer reviews are listed on the syllabus.
Final Grade Calculation
Exam 1
20%
Exam 2
20%
Total 100%
Exam 3
Exam 4
20%
20%
Mastering
Research Paper
10%
10%
Extra Credit
Extra credit is provided in the form of clicker or paper quizzes that are given during the
semester. These quizzes ARE NOT mandatory & are completely optional. Extra credit will be
taken from clicker percentage per week and added to each corresponding exam, based on the
following scale: 1.0 percentage points for 60-69%, 2 percentage points for 70-79%, 3.0
percentage points for 80-89% and 4 percentage points for 90% or greater.
Final Exam:
Final examination times are set by the university and are given in the same class in which the
course is taught. Final exams are not given prior to this date to accommodate travel
plans, etc. With this in mind, arrange travel reservations now so that you do not
schedule travel during the final exam dates.
At the end of the semester, the four exams will be averaged. From this final analysis, letter grade
cut-offs are determined (C-, C, C+, B-, B, etc) and final grades are then assigned.
Standard Grading Scale
B+
87-89
A 93-100
B 83-86
A- 90-92
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F
59 and below
NOTE:
 If you register for the class late, it is possible that you will not be able to complete
missed assignments.
 Every student has their own expectations in terms of the final grade they wish to
achieve in the course. If you are not meeting these expectations as indicated by
your first 2 exam scores, then drop the course. You can drop from class with a “W”
up until April 20th, after this date it will be too late to drop without receiving an F in
the course.
Classroom Policies
A. Cell Phones. Place phones or other devices not used for lecture should be silenced during
class. Use of electronic devices during class time is prohibited by the University of Houston
policy unless used to follow presentations, take notes, or otherwise aid learning. If you are
found violating this university policy, you will be asked to leave the lecture.
B. Delivery Process
Lectures will be delivered Face 2 Face. Class will also be streamed LIVE on TEAMS at
least for the first two weeks of school during the “Soft Open”. To be counted “present,” you
must answer at least half the clicker questions asked. Clicker questions may appear at any
point during lecture. You will be able to use your mobile device to answer the questions in
the classroom and remotely. You will see the question in the lecture slides, but you will only
see the answer buttons on your mobile device.
Exams will be administered on paper: Hats may not be worn during exams, with the
exception of head coverings worn for religious reasons. If you arrive after the first person
has turned in an exam, you will not be able to take the exam. Late arrival will count as
an unexcused absence from the exam and you will receive a 0 for that exam. Bring only
student ID, pencils, erasers, and a calculator (if specified) into the classroom during
exams. Any bags brought into the classroom must be zipped and placed at the back of the
classroom during the exam. Phones are not allowed during the examination. A phone
on your person or in your immediate seating area during an exam is grounds for
receiving a 0 on the exam.
C. Email. All class email communication will be sent to your UH email account. Please
include your include your name, UH ID and course name on all emails . Write
succinctly and concisely – email communication with your instructor is an opportunity to act
professionally. Allow at least 48hours for me to respond to emails. If you do not get a
response, send another email, next try to contact me during office hours or by phone. There
is a chance, I am not getting your email. If all else fails, you can contact Dr. Tony Frankino,
the Vice Chairperson of the Biology Department. Remember, not hearing back from me after
one attempt does not mean I am ignoring your email.
UH policy states that all required written notices shall be addressed to the student via their UH email.
Notices properly addressed and so sent shall be presumed to have been received by the
student. Thus, you are responsible for the content in emails sent to your UH account, regardless
of your external (non-UH) email provider filters or blocks them. Emails lost to external providers
shall not be used as a justification to claim faculty are unresponsive, to appeal grades, etc.
Tips for Success
1. Lecture notes and other class material are posted on Blackboard prior to class. Download
documents and have with you to take notes on during class lecture. Taking notes is important
because I use diagrams, give real-life examples and write extra material in order to explain
concepts and processes. Assigned chapter(s) should be read before we cover them in class.
This strategy (best practices) will help you to follow the lectures and enhance your ability to
master the information and concepts needed to do well on the exams.
2. Studying for exams: lecture slides and your own notes taken during class should be your
primary study material; use the text as a resource to help you understand material from the
lecture notes. As you study, make a note of those topics you do not quite understand and see
me (or email) for clarification of these concepts. Your goal in studying is not to solely memorize
everything, but rather to be able to correctly explain the concepts covered in class. If you truly
understand a particular concept in this way, then you can correctly answer any type of question
asked on that topic.
3. Keep up with the reading and studying! If you fall too far behind it may be impossible to catch
up since the fundamentals taught early on are integral to the material taught later on in the
course. A consistent effort is essential to getting a good grade; also referred to as repetition.
Each week, you should commit about 3 hours of study time per 1 hour in class.
4. The text for this course is supported by a free web site (www.masteringAandP.com) and CDROM that provide a variety of learning tools including animated tutorials, self-quizzes, glossary
of key terms and concepts, etc. (the website and CD-ROM have the same information). These
are valuable resources that can help you to master the concepts and reinforce your learning.
ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR ONLINE SUCCESS
1. Persistence. Persistence is perhaps the biggest key to success in online learning. Students
who succeed are those who are willing to tolerate technical problems, seek help when needed,
work daily on every class, and persist through challenges.
2. Effective Time-Management Skills. You must be able to manage your time well. Most
courses are not taught in real time. There are no set times for classes. This flexibility is one of
the great benefits of online learning. It can also be a drawback for a student who procrastinates,
is unable to stick to a routine study schedule, or is not able to complete assignments without
daily reminders from a teacher.
3. Effective and Appropriate Communication Skills. These skills are vital in online learning
because students must seek help when they need it. Teachers are willing to help students, but
they are unable to pick up on non-verbal cues, such as a look of confusion on a student's face.
Use the tools offered by the school and communicate using professional language
4. Basic Technical Skills. These include the ability to create new documents, use a word
processing program, navigate the Internet, and download software. You can always find video
tutorials to help or contact school IT resources.
5. Motivation and Independence. To be successful, an online student has to want to succeed.
Online learning requires independence, internal motivation, responsibility, and a certain level of
maturity.
6. A Good Study Environment. Another critical component of academic success is a good study
environment. That is true for in class and online instruction. Get some peace and quiet, avoid
games, turn off cell phones, do not surf the internet or social media, have comfortable seating
and good lighting.
Source: Minnesota Online High School and Minnesota Department of Education
Tutoring
Tutoring is available through Learning Assessment for UNdergraduate Cougars of Houston
(LAUNCH; 713-743-5411); they are located in Cougar Village (see website for schedule of
tutoring hours (http://ussc.uh.edu/lss/tutoring.aspx).
Counseling Services
Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) is available to students who are having
difficulties managing stress, adjusting to college, or feeling sad and hopeless. They are located
in Student Service Center 1 (see website for more details (www.uh.edu/caps) or by calling 713743-5454 during and after business hours for routine appointments or if you or someone you
know is in crisis. No appointment is necessary for the “Let's Talk” program, a drop-in
consultation service at convenient locations and hours around
campus. http://www.uh.edu/caps/outreach/lets_talk.html
Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD)
Students with disabilities are accommodated per University rules and regulations. To make the
necessary arrangements you should register with Center for Students with Disabilities at 307
Student Service Center, or call (713)743-5400.
General Information
If a student decides to withdraw from the course, it is his/hers responsibility (not the instructors) to
complete the necessary online process. Students who complete only part of the exams and/or
other required assignments for the course and do not complete the paperwork required for
withdrawal will receive a grade of “F”. At the instructor’s discretion, students withdrawing from
the course may receive a grade of “F” instead of a “W” if they have not received passing grades
up to that point. Regarding late drops (after the drop date has passed): I have no
authority to drop you from the course under these circumstances.
Important Dates:
Mon
Jan 17th
Tue
Jan 18th
Tue
Jan 25th
Wed
Feb 2nd
Mon-Sat
Mar 14-19th
Wed
Apr 20th
Mon
May 2nd
Tue
May 3rd
Wed-Thu
May 4-12
Mon
May 16th
Martin Luther King Day – NO SCHOOL
First Day of class
Last day to add class online (by 11:59 pm)
ORD; Last day to drop the course without receiving a W
Spring Break
Last day to drop the course with a W
Last day of class
Make Up Day
Final Exam Week
Grades due
Academic Honesty: It is each student’s responsibility to read and understand the Academic
Honesty Policy found at http://catalog.uh.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=1025.
Religious Holy Days: Students whose religious beliefs prohibit class attendance or the completion
of specific assignments on designated dates may obtain an excused absence. To do so, please
make a written request for an excused absence and submit it to your instructor as soon as
possible, to allow the instructor to make arrangements. For more information, see the Student
Handbook. http://catalog.uh.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=791.
Blackboard Support
Online at http://www.uh.edu/blackboard - Check Student Help for common problems
Phone call 713-743-1411, 24 hours a day Monday-Friday (except during University
holidays) and 8 am to 8 pm Saturday-Sunday
In Person at Main Campus
116-PGH Monday-Friday, 8 am to 8 pm (except during University holidays)
1st floor MD Anderson Library Monday-Friday, 8 am to 8 pm (except during
University holidays)
Email - support@uh.edu
Live chat - http://www.uh.edu/infotech/livechat
 Monday-Thursday 8 am to Midnight (except on University holidays)
 Friday 8 am to 5 pm (except on University holidays)
 Saturday Closed
 Sunday 2 pm to 8 pm (except on University holidays)
Spring 2022 – Turning Point Clicker/Subscription Information Guide
Purchasing Turning Subscription Information

New students: We will use the Turning response system to engage during the
lecture. You need to purchase a subscription ($28.00/year plus tax) either at UH
bookstore, ISBN: 9781934931714, or Turning website for ($24.99/year) or
($17.99/semester) after creating your TurningPoint account. Please see the tutorial
below.

Current students who used Turning Clicker/Mobile before: All of your Turning
account information will automatically copy from the previous semester. However, you
need to log in to your Turning account to check if your subscription is still valid. You can
purchase another subscription at UH bookstore or your Turning account if it has expired.
Creating Turning Account and Registering Clicker/Subscription:
 New students need to create a Turning account and register subscription. See this
tutorial.
 Current students need to check your Turning account. See this tutorial.
 How to use your mobile for a virtual classroom. See this tutorial.
Student Clicker Support: clicker@uh.edu or http://www.uh.edu/clicker
Spring 2022 – Modified Mastering A&P Guide
In this course you will be using Modified MasteringA&P®, an online tutorial and homework program that
accompanies your textbook and is automatically linked to Blackboard (see handout).
What You Need:
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A valid email address
A student access code
(Comes in the Student Access Code Card/Kit that may have been packaged with your new textbook or that
may be available separately in your school’s bookstore. Otherwise, you can purchase access online at
www.masteringbiology.com.)
The ZIP or other postal code for your school: __77204________
To Register
 Go to www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com and click Students under Register.
See handout for more instructions.
UH Required Language
Excused Absence Policy (required for all courses)
Regular class attendance, participation, and engagement in coursework are important contributors to
student success. Absences may be excused as provided in the University of Houston
Undergraduate Excused Absence Policy and Graduate Excused Absence Policy for reasons
including: medical illness of student or close relative, death of a close family member, legal or
government proceeding that a student is obligated to attend, recognized professional and
educational activities where the student is presenting, and University-sponsored activity or athletic
competition. Under these policies, students with excused absences will be provided with an
opportunity to make up any quiz, exam or other work that contributes to the course grade or a
satisfactory alternative. Please read the full policy for details regarding reasons for excused
absences, the approval process, and extended absences. Additional policies address absences
related to military service, religious holy days, pregnancy and related conditions, and disability.
Recording of Class (required for all courses)
Students may not record all or part of class, livestream all or part of class, or make/distribute screen
captures, without advanced written consent of the instructor. If you have or think you may have a
disability such that you need to record class-related activities, please contact the Center for
Students with DisABILITIES. If you have an accommodation to record class-related activities, those
recordings may not be shared with any other student, whether in this course or not, or with any
other person or on any other platform. Classes may be recorded by the instructor. Students may
use instructor’s recordings for their own studying and notetaking. Instructor’s recordings are not
authorized to be shared with anyone without the prior written approval of the instructor. Failure to
comply with requirements regarding recordings will result in a disciplinary referral to the Dean of
Students Office and may result in disciplinary action.
Syllabus Changes (required for all courses)
Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the instructor may need to
make modifications to the course syllabus and may do so at any time. Notice of such changes will
be announced as quickly as possible through (specify how students will be notified of changes).
Recommended Language
Resources for Online Learning
The University of Houston is committed to student success, and provides information to optimize the
online learning experience through our Power-On website. Please visit this website for a
comprehensive set of resources, tools, and tips including: obtaining access to the internet, AccessUH,
and Blackboard; requesting a laptop through the Laptop Loaner Program; using your smartphone as
a webcam; and downloading Microsoft Office 365 at no cost. For questions or assistance contact
UHOnline@uh.edu.
UH Email
Email communications related to this course will be sent to your Exchange email account which each
University of Houston student receives. The Exchange mail server can be accessed via Outlook,
which provides a single location for organizing and managing day-to-day information, from email and
calendars to contacts and task lists. Exchange email accounts can be accessed by logging into Office
365 with your Cougarnet credentials or through Access UH. Additional assistance can be found at
the Get Help page.
Webcams
Access to a webcam is required for students participating remotely in this course. Webcams must be
turned on (state when webcams are required to be on and the academic basis for requiring them to
be on). (Example: Webcams must be turned on during exams to ensure the academic integrity of
exam administration.)
Honor Code Statement
Students may be asked to sign an honor code statement as part of their submission of any graded work
including but not limited to projects, quizzes, and exams: “I understand and agree to abide by the
provisions in the (select: University of Houston Undergraduate Academic Honesty Policy, University
of Houston Graduate Academic Honesty Policy). I understand that academic honesty is taken very
seriously and, in the cases of violations, penalties may include suspension or expulsion from the
University of Houston."
Other Course Delivery Formats and Final Exams
Synchronous Online Courses: This course is being offered in the Synchronous Online format.
Synchronous online class meetings will take place according to the class schedule. There is no faceto-face component to this course. In between synchronous class meetings, there may also be
asynchronous activities to complete (e.g., discussion forums and assignments). This course will have
a final exam per the University schedule. The exam will be delivered in the synchronous online format,
and the specified date and time will be announced during the course. Prior to the exam, descriptive
information, such as the number and types of exam questions, resources and collaborations that are
allowed and disallowed in the process of completing the exam, and procedures to follow if connectivity
or other resource obstacles are encountered during the exam period, may be provided.
Alternative Assessment in Any Course Format: An alternative assessment will be used in the place
of the traditional final exam at the course conclusion. Instructions will be provided, including the date
and time that the assessment materials will be released to the class and will be due, resources and
collaborations that are allowed and disallowed in the process of completing the assessment,
procedures to follow if connectivity or other resource obstacles are encountered during the
assessment period, acceptable submission formats, and submission location.
Helpful Information
COVID-19 Updates: https://uh.edu/covid-19/
Coogs Care: https://www.uh.edu/dsaes/coogscare/
Laptop Checkout Requests: https://www.uh.edu/infotech/about/planning/off-campus/index.php#doyou-need-a-laptop
Health FAQs: https://uh.edu/covid-19/faq/health-wellness-prevention-faqs/
Student Health Center: https://uh.edu/class/english/lcc/current-students/student-healthcenter/index.php