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COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: Online Human Physiology for Pharmacy
Course Code: PSL205
Program: Pharmacy
Course Director(s): Dr Douglas Tweed
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COURSE OVERVIEW
This physiology course will introduce the function of the human body according to physiological systems:
Cell Physiology and Homeostasis
Describe the principles of homeostasis
Nervous System
Describe nerve impulses and action potentials
Describe the mechanism of synaptic transmission
Describe the function of the central nervous system
Describe the mechanism of sensory systems
Endocrine System
Describe hormone actions and their receptors
Describe the functions of hormones secreted by the glands
Describe hormonal regulation and reproduction
Musculoskeletal System
Describe the generalized functions of skeletal muscle tissue
Cardiovascular System
Describe the function (and related anatomy) of the cardiovascular system
Describe nervous and hormonal control of cardiac function
Describe the factors involved in the regulation of arterial blood pressure
Blood and Immunity
Describe blood composition and function
Describe non‐specific Immunity
Describe specific Immunity and transfusion reactions
Respiratory System
Describe the principles of gas exchange in the alveoli
Describe respiration and exercise
Renal System
Describe the functions (and related anatomy) of the kidney
Describe filtration, reabsorption, and secretion
Describe the regulation of fluid and acid‐base balance in the body
Digestive System
Describe the absorption of nutrients from the GI tract
Describe the nervous and hormonal regulation of digestion
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TEXTBOOK
Principles of Human Physiology. Germann and Stanfield. Benjamin Cummings *The recommended textbook can be supplemented by any of a number of excellent textbooks of Human Physiology.
ONLINE LECTURES
Online Lectures: Physiology for Pharmacy is a half course scheduled over the Fall semester. Online illustrated
lectures will be given in ~3 lecture hours per week The online lectures will be available for 1 week (starting from
Monday 12:00 AM Eastern Time until Sunday 11:59 PM Eastern Time of the next week), during which time the
students are able to view the current lectures online accessed on the “Online Lectures” tab on the left navigation bar
within Blackboard (Please "right click" on the link if your browser does not allow pop-ups).
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Online Quizzes: Each quiz will include multiple choice questions, with either one MOST CORRECT or one MOST
INCORRECT choice. It is your responsibility to arrange your schedule to write the quizzes (TBA). Once you start
the quiz on the web, you need to finish it. You cannot restart the quiz (If your system crashes, simply restart the quiz
but please note that the quiz timer will still count, thus it is best to restart ASAP). Each student will be expected to
take the quiz independently without any aids (either the textbook or any other physiology textbook). If your
computer system or your internet access is not reliable, you MUST access the quiz from a reliable (preferably wired)
access point, such as your library. If you are unable to take the quiz within the specified period, you will receive a
mark of zero for that quiz. THERE WILL NOT BE A MAKE-UP QUIZ IF YOU MISS A QUIZ. The discussion
board will not be accessible during the time when the quiz is in progress. Once you have written the quiz, please do
not discuss the questions with anyone. Please review the University of Toronto’s Code of Behaviour on Academic
Matters. (http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies/studentc.htm) (http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies/behaveac.htm)
Virtual TA Hours: TBA
In person TA Hours: TBA
GRADING AND EVALUATION
Student Assessment has 3 components
Two (2) web‐based quizzes (TBA) contribute towards the term mark which accounts for 20% of the course grade. Each quiz is 30 minutes long and will include approximately 20 multiple choice questions, with either one most CORRECT or one most INCORRECT choice. Once you start the quiz on the web, the system clock will be started and will automatically submit your current answers at 30 minute point. Each of you will take the quiz independently without any aids (either the textbook or any other physiology textbook or other resources). If your
computer system or your internet access is not reliable, you MUST access the quiz from a reliable (preferably wired)
access point, such as your library. If you are unable to take the quiz within the specified period, you will receive a
mark of zero for that quiz. THERE WILL NOT BE A MAKE-UP QUIZ IF YOU MISS A QUIZ. The discussion
board will not be accessible during the time when the quiz is in progress. Once you have written the quiz, please do
not discuss the questions with anyone. Please review the University of Toronto’s Code of Behaviour on Academic
Matters.
There will be One (1) written Midterm examination (TBA) worth 30%.
There will be One (1) written Final examination (TBA) worth 50%. All the lecture material presented in the course
are included in the final examination. Practice questions may be found in the text, Principles of Human Physiology,
W.J. Germann & C.L. Stanfield.
ACADEMIC OFFENCES
“The concern of the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters is with the responsibilities of all parties to the
integrity of the teaching and learning relationship.Honesty and fairness must inform this relationship, whose
basis remains one of mutual respect for the aims of education and for those ethical principles which must
characterize the pursuit and transmission of knowledge in the University”.
The University of Toronto treats academic offences such as cheating and misrepresentation very seriously
through formal procedures. The policies and procedures related to academic offenses are included in The
Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters (“the Code”) available
at http://www.utoronto.ca/govcncl/pap/policies/behaveac.html.