Central Michigan University
College of Science & Technology
Course Syllabus
BIO 392
Desig No.
Mammalian Physiology
Title
4(3-3)
Credit (Mode)
I.
Bulletin Description
The functioning of the mammalian body and its component parts.
II.
Prerequisites
CHM 120, 127, and 342 (may be taken concurrently); OR CHM 131 and 132; OR
CHM 161 and 211; or equivalent
III.
Rationale for Course level
No change
IV.
Textbooks and Other Materials to Be Furnished by the Student
Vander, AJ., J.H. Sherman and D.S. Luciano. 1994. Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of
Body Function (6th Ed.), McGraw-Hili, New York, 724 pages
Lab manual
V.
Special Requirements of the Course
None
VI.
General Methodology Used in Conducting the Course
Lecture-Laboratory (see outline)
VII.
Course Objectives
The student shall demonstrate an understanding the concept of homeostasis as it relates to
the cell, tissue, organ and the whole organism.
-an understanding of the basic principles of cellular physiology including cell signalling,
enzymes, metabolism and ion transport.
-an understanding of the molecular and cellular, tissue functioning of the nervous system,
endocrine system, and muscle system.
-an understanding of the relationship between the molecular, cellular, tissue and organs that
comprise the: cardiovascular system, respiratory system, renal system, digestive system
and nutrient distribution, organismal metabolism and thermoregulation, and the immune
system.
- a "hands on" technical knowledge and laboratory experience with a spectrometer, analog
to digital recording using both a physiograph and computer, including force transducers and
EKG, blood gas analyzer and microscopy to learn how these instruments relate to the
physiological subject studied in lecture and how they are used in medical situations to
evaluate an individual's health.
XIII.
Course Outline
Lecture
I.
Introduction & Homeostasis
II.
Cellular Physiology
III.
Nervous System
IV.
Endocrinology
V.
Reproduction
VI.
Muscle
VII.
Heart & Circulation
VIII. Respiration
IX.
Kidney
X.
Digestion
XI.
Energy Metabolism
XII.
Body Defense.
Final Exam
Week 1
Week 2-4
Week 5-6
Week 7-8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 15
Week 16
Laboratory
I.
Chemistry problems/quantitative physiology/homeostasis
II.
Spectrophotometer lab
III.
Enzyme lab
IV.
Cell Physiology/Osmosis
V.
Bernards Experiment
VI.
Action Potential
VII.
Skeletal Muscle
VIII. Smooth Muscle & Microcirculation
IX.
EKG, Blood Pressure
X.
Turtle Heart
XI.
Respiration and CO2 Analysis
XII.
Human Met. & Exercise Physiology
XIII. Animal Metabolism
XIV. Blood Analysis
IX.
Evaluation
Essay examinations,
worksheets
X.
quizzes,
one
library
paper,
laboratory
reports,
laboratory
Bibliography
Berne, RM. and M.N. Levy, 1988. Physiology, 2nd ed. CV. Mosby Company, St. Louis. 1077 pages.
Eckert, R, D. Randall and G. Augustine, 1988. Animal Physiology: Mechanisms and Adaptation.
W.H. Freeman and Company, New York. 683 pages.
Fox, S.L, 1996. Human Physiology, 5th ed. Wm. C. Brown Publishers, Chicago,704 pages.
Goodman, L.S. and A Gilman, 1970. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics,
4th ed. Macmillan, New York. 1794 pages.
Gordon, M.S., 1968. Animal Function: Principles and Adaptations. Macmillan,
New York. 560 pages.
Guyton, AC., 1981. Medical Physiology, 6th ed. Saunders, Philadelphia. 1074
pages.
Krantz, J.C. and C.J. Carr, 1972. The Pharmacologic Principles of Medical
Practice, 8th ed. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. 1345 pages.
Moffett, D., S. Moffet and C. Schauf, 1993. Human Physiology: Foundations and
Frontiers, 2nd ed. Mosby, Chicago. 851 pages.
Mountcastle, V.B., 1980. Medical Physiology, 14th ed., volumes 1 & 2. CV.
Mosby Co., St. Louis, 1999 pages.
Prosser, C.L., ed., 1991. Comparative Animal Physiology, 4th ed., volumes 1 &
2. Wiley-Liss Inc., New York. 578 pages.
Rhoades, R and R Pftanzer, 1992. Human Physiology, 2nd ed. Saunders
College Publishing, Philadelphia. 1058 pages.
Ruch, TC., H.D. Patton and W.H. Howell, 1979. Physiology and Biophysics, 20th
ed. Saunders, Philadelphia.
Syllabus Prepared By:
John Scheide
Name
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Signature
4/15/03
Date