Biology 207 Laboratory, Fall 2008
Room 149, Gilmer Hall
Instructor: Ted Homyk; phone 982-5699, e-mail th2j@virginia.edu
Office Hours: Room P211, Center for Biological Timing (CBT), between Gilmer Hall and the Chemistry
Building; 10:00AM–12 Noon, Mon and Fri, 4:15 - 5:15 PM, Wed.
Lab Manual: Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, Pig Version, 8th or 9th edition, E. Marieb.
Grading and Examinations: The final laboratory grade will be determined as the average of three practical
laboratory examinations. Each practical examination will consist of 10-12 stations, each reproducing some
aspect of relevant laboratory exercises. Reproductions will include diagrams, models, dissections, tissue slides,
instruments and recreations of clinical, physiological and biochemical exercises. Questions at each station will
require short answer, multiple choice, true/false, simple identification, brief definition, description and
explanation responses.
Attendance: A limited number of students can be accommodated to make up a missed lab period during
another lab period meeting that week. Students who miss a second regular lab period without making it up may
be required to complete and turn in a computer simulation exercise, chosen by the instructor, before they will be
assigned a final letter grade. The additional exercise will not be considered in that grade.
Dates
September 1, 2
Topic
Blood Tests
Exercise
29A
September 8, 9
Heart Anatomy and Electrophysiology
Blood Vessels, Heart Dissection
30, 31, 32
Dissection Exercise 3
September 15, 16
Electrocardiograms, Cardiovascular Physiology
September 22, 23
Exam I
September 29, 30
Respiratory System
October 6, 7
Digestive System
October 13, 14
Reading Days
October 20, 21
Urinary System
October 27, 28
Exam II
November 3, 4
Reproductive System
November 10, 11
Embryonic and Fetal Development
November 17, 18
Genetics, Genetic Engineering
November 24, 25
Computer Simulation Due by 5 PM, Nov. 25, to avoid penalty.
December 1, 2
Exam III
32, 33A
36, 37A
Dissection Exercise 6
38
Dissection Exercise 7
40, 41A
Dissection Exercise 8
42, 43
Dissection Exercise 9
44
Film, Handout to be completed outside class.
Reference Letters: I do not write reference letters for students, who take only the laboratory portion of the
course. Those taking the lecture should refer to the lecture syllabus.
Laboratory Rules and Safety Regulations: Students are expected to practice safety in the laboratory at all
times. State regulations prohibit smoking, drinking, or eating in the laboratory. For the safety of personnel who
perform the important tasks of cleaning the laboratory, state regulations also prohibit the disposal of hazardous
waste, sharp objects, or objects, which could break to produce sharp edges, in ordinary containers. Instruction
on the disposal of these items will be provided. Students will also be responsible for wiping down areas of their
lab benches where they used chemicals or dissected specimens, as a courtesy for others who will use the same
space.
Students will also be expected to use the microscope as instructed and to refrain from marking laboratory
models with pens or pencils.