Fayetteville State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Biology
BIOL 670 Physiology
Fall 2012
I. Locator Information
Instructor
Credit Hours
Course Location/Meeting Time:
Total Contact Hours
Office Hours
Office Location
Telephone
E-mail
Dr. Stephen J. Salek
4.00
TR 4:00-5:50
LSA 247
3.00
MWF 10-12
R 11-1
LSA 340 (Aquatic Research Lab)
use email before calling 672-2103
ssalek@uncfsu.edu
FSU Policy on Electronic Mail: Fayetteville State University provides to each student, free of
charge, an electronic mail account that is easily accessible via the Internet. The university has established
email as the primary mode of communicating with enrolled students about impending deadlines, upcoming
events, and other information important to student progression at the university. Students are responsible
for reading their email on a regular basis to remain aware of important information disseminated by the
university. The university maintains open-use computer laboratories throughout the campus that can be
used to access electronic mail.
Students making inquiries via email to FSU faculty and staff about academic records, grades, bills,
financial aid, and other matters of a confidential nature are required to use their FSU email account.
Rules and regulations governing the use of FSU email may be found at:
http://www.uncfsu.edu/PDFs/EmailPolicyFinal.pdf
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Biology 670 An analysis of the functions of major organ systems, especially in mammals, with attention to
and discussions of the effects of extreme environments on mammalian physiology. Computer simulated
laboratory exercises reinforce lecture topics.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate or graduate course in physiology and a willingness to put in plenty of study
time.
III. Disabled Student Services: In accordance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ACA) of 1990, if you have a disability or think you have a disability to
please contact the Center for Personal Development in the Spaulding Building,
IV. TEXTBOOKS
1. Human Physiology and Mechanisms of Disease 6 th edition Guyton an Hall (1997) ISBN 0-7216-32998
2. Life at the Extremes: The Science of Survival. Frances Ashcroft ISBN 0520234200
3. PhysioEx is on line at:
http://wps.aw.com/wps/media/access/Pearson_Default/5255/5381923/login.html
** Text books are available at the bookstore.
V. Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course each student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate full knowledge of cell physiology. This will be measured by having the student
sketch a picture of a generalized cell labeling, and describing the function of each part, and
answering exam questions about major chemical pathways in cells and organelles.
2. Recall the concept and components of homeostatic systems, describing how cells, tissues, organs
and organ systems maintain important physiological set points. This will be measured by quiz and
exam scores.
3. Explain how cell membrane constituents function in creating membrane potentials. This will be
measured by quiz and exam scores.
4. Write and answer detailed questions about how membrane potentials are propagated, converted to
chemical signals (neurotransmitters) at synapses, and create postsynaptic potentials. This will be
measured by exams, quizzes and student generated questions in class discussions.
5. Identify and explain the function of different types of neurons, and structures in the central
nervous system. This will be measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
6. The student will be able to explain the functional organization of the nervous system. This will be
measured by lecture exams and quizzes.
7. Identify the components of a reflex arc. This will be measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
8. Describe the components (afferent and efferent) of the peripheral nervous system. This will be
measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
9. Compare and contrast the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, their neurons,
neurotransmitters, receptor types and functions. This will be measured by lecture and laboratory
exams and discussion of student written exam questions in class.
10. Understand and answer questions about sensory cells including both the somatic and special types
of sensory cells including receptors found in the cutaneous, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory,
equilibrium structures. Explain the mechanism of sensory transduction in each. This will be
measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
11. Describe and answer questions about the structure and function of muscles on the organ, tissue,
cellular, and subcellular levels. This includes the three muscle types and sliding filament theory.
This will be measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
12. Write and answer questions about the functional characteristics of blood, blood vessels and the
heart. This will be measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
13. Be able to answer detailed questions about the components and processes of the cardiac cycle.
This will be measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
14. Identify and explain the function of all components of the immune system. Compare and contrast
its specific and nonspecific functions. This will be measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
15. List all the endocrine glands and cells. Explain what hormones are produced by each and the
function of each hormone. This will be measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
16. Answer and write detailed questions about second messenger systems and the mechanism of
action of all hormones.
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17. Compare and contrast the function of both the endocrine and nervous systems, and explain how
each one contributes to maintaining homeostasis in the body.
18. Describe the anatomy and function of the renal system, including organs, nephrons and their
components, and how the kidney functionally generates both a concentrated and dilute urine. This
will be measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
VI. Course Requirements and Evaluation Criteria
All assignments must be completed by or before the date and time listed on the schedule page. These dates
and times will be clearly stated ahead of time in the syllabus and on the schedule page. I will not accept
late work, and will issue a zero for all late work with the exceptions listed below (see “Tardy and
Incomplete work”). All complaints and concerns should initially be made to me before bringing them to
any other university employee. A short in person discussion usually resolves issues quickly. All students
must send me an email stating that they agree to the terms in this syllabus. You should carefully consider
all course policies before taking this course.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL
You are expected to complete all work. If you are not able to turn in your assignments during a
particular week, they must be turned in prior to that week, not after that week. If you must withdraw from
the course it is YOUR responsibility to complete the necessary paperwork for the withdrawal. If you stop
completing assignments without officially withdrawing from the course, you will receive the grade earned
based on your point total (at the time you stop attending) divided by the maximum points (as if you had
completed ALL work). This usually means a grade of F will be recorded.
If you do not interact with the course by 8/28/2012, you will be considered a no show (see below) and an
interim grade if “X” will be entered. It is the student’s responsibility to carefully look at all due dates at the
beginning of the semester and adjust their schedules to accommodate assessment deadlines. Any student
unwilling to do this must drop the class immediately.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Assignments
Points
4 Exams
100 each (lowest dropped)
PhysioEx labs
80
Laboratory exams (2) 25 pts ea.
50
70-140
Ashcroft discussion or student lecture
Final exam (cannot be dropped)
100
Total (tentative)
600-740 pts total
*See grading scale below
I grades
Incompletes will be given in extraordinary circumstances only. In the event that an “I” is issued, the
student must submit a list of all incomplete assessments by email. In addition, the student must research
and indicate the date when the incomplete will be turned to an F if the work is not turned in. The instructor
will reply confirming or correcting this list and date. When the work has been completed, the student must
contact me via email and indicate when the work will be turned in. When we agree on a date and time, the
student must submit all of the work at one time (by email). I will not grade any assessments that are turned
in days, months, or weeks apart.
Exams
Exams will be given either through the blackboard system or in class. You will be tested on lectures,
readings, discussions, and lab material. The exam format is a combination of multiple choice, matching,
true or false, multiple answer and long and short essay questions. It is the student’s responsibility to
carefully look at all due dates at the beginning of the semester and adjust their schedules to accommodate
assessment deadlines. If you cannot keep the deadlines I strongly suggest you drop the class immediately.
In BIOL 670, exams and lab exams are closed book. You may not use any resources for aid on these.
Obtaining or viewing of prior copies of exams is considered cheating. Distributing or discussing exam
questions is considered cheating. Using any textbooks or websites is considered cheating.
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Tardy and Incomplete work
I do not accept late work without a reasonable excuse. Examples of these include unexpected illnesses
accompanied by a doctor’s note, or the death of an immediate family member. Each assignment will have
a due date listed under the blackboard assignments link. If you submit your work after this deadline, I will
not read it unless you have provided a sanctioned excuse. Traveling to a location that has no internet
connection will not be considered a valid excuse for incomplete work.
Submitting internet laboratory exercises
There is no laboratory manual for this class. Instead, you will complete all your lab exercises on the
internet Through the PhysioEx website. On your black page under assignments, There will be a link for
each online lab quiz. These are open book lab quizzes. You must answer the questions here to receive
credit for each lab quiz. There will be two closed book lab exams in addition to these quizzes.
Dishonesty in Academic Affairs
Acts of dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. Such acts include cheating, plagiarism,
misrepresentation, fabrication of information, and abetting any of the above. Plagiarism in particular
presents pitfalls to be avoided: failure to document any words, ideas, or other contributions that do not
originate with the author constitutes plagiarism. Widespread use of the World Wide Web (Internet) requires
particular attention to proper documentation practices. Actions outlined in the Fayetteville State University
Student Handbook under Disciplinary System and Procedures will be followed for incidents of academic
misconduct. The handbook may be obtained from the Office of Student Affairs located in the Collins
Administration Building.
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures
Academic dishonesty is the giving, taking, or presenting of information or material by a student with the
intent of unethically or fraudulently aiding oneself or another on any work which is to be considered in the
determination of a grade or the completion of academic requirements.
In BIOL130 exams and lab exams are closed book. You may not use any resources for aid on these. Lab
quizzes and assignments are open book. You may use resources, but you must write in your own words
and not copy text from any other source. You may not obtain copies of my exams from anyone and
study them. You may not print, distribute, or discuss questions or copies of my exams with anyone.
You are cheating if you do either of these.
1. Violations
A student shall be guilty of a violation of the Academic Dishonesty Policy if he or she engages in
act(s) of:
a. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, giving unauthorized
assistance to another in order to assist that person in cheating or plagiarizing.
b. Attempt. Such conduct shall include attempting any act that if completed would constitute a violation as
defined herein.
c. Cheating. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, a student receiving unauthorized aid or assistance
on any form of academic work.
d. Falsification. Such conduct shall include the unauthorized changing of grades or conduct involving any
untruth, either spoken or written regarding any circumstances related to academic work.
e. Plagiarism. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, copying the language, structure, ideas and/or
thoughts of another, without giving appropriate recognition and/or adopting the same as one’s own original
work.
Tentative Grading Scale:
Grade
Numerical equivalent (% of total points)
92-100
83-91
73-82
72-64
< 63
A
B
C
D
F
Graduate students need to have a grade of C minimum to pass.
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REVISION OF GRADES – STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The following revisions became effective on August 16, 2007.
WN GRADE DISCONTINUED:
 WN - Withdrawal due to non-attendance - discontinued, effective August 16, 2007.
STUDENTS: Do not expect faculty to withdraw you for non-attendance. Drop or withdraw* from classes according to the
deadlines published in the catalog. *See warning below about class withdrawals.
NEW TYPE OF GRADE: INTERIM GRADES – (New name for “midterm grade,” with additional purposes). Interim grades will be
assigned from the first week of the semester until the deadline for class withdrawals. Interim grades are used for informational and
warning purposes only; they are not part of your permanent transcript and have no effect on your GPA. Instructors may assign
interim grade of F to warn students of poor academic performance or they may assign “X” or “EA” grades. (See below for
explanations) After midterm, faculty will assign all students an interim grade of A – F to inform students of their academic status as
of midterm.
 INTERIM GRADE X = NO SHOW – Assigned to students who are on a class roster, but never attend class. For warning
purposes only; NOT a final grade.
STUDENTS: Check interim grades early in the semester. If you have an X grade, either begin attending the class or
withdraw* from it. *See warning below about class withdrawals. If you do not take action in response to an X grade, you
will receive a final grade of FN. (See “FN” below)
 INTERIM GRADE EA = EXCESSIVE ABSENCES - Assigned to students whose class absences exceed 10% of the total
contact hours. For warning purposes only, NOT a final grade.
STUDENTS: Check your interim grades often. If you have an “EA” grade for a class, you are in jeopardy of failure if you
do not take immediate actions. Either resume attending the class or withdraw from it. *See warning below about class
withdrawals.
NEW FINAL GRADE:
 FN = FAILURE DUE TO NON-ATTENDANCE – Assigned to students who are on class roster, but never attend the class.
An FN grades is equivalent to an F grade in the calculation of the GPA.
STUDENTS: You must attend (or withdraw* from) all the classes for which you are enrolled. *See warning below about
class withdrawals.
WARNING ABOUT CLASS WITHDRAWALS:
 When you withdraw from a class, you are wasting your money and time. You receive no refund for withdrawing from
individual classes and you slow your progress toward degree completion.
 If you withdraw from or fail more than one-third of your classes, you will no longer be eligible for financial aid.
 STRIVE TO EARN CREDIT FOR ALL THE CLASSES IN WHICH YOU ENROLL; WITHDRAW FROM CLASSES
ONLY WHEN IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY!
Final Grades – This policy became effective on August 16, 2007
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
FN
Credit Hours
Hours attempted and earned
Hours attempted and earned
Hours attempted and earned
Hours attempted and earned
Hours attempted – Not earned
Hours attempted – Not earned
Quality Points
4 per credit hour;
3 per credit hour
2 per credit hour
1 per credit hour
0 per credit hour
0 per credit hour
Meaning
Exceptionally high
Good
Satisfactory
Marginally passing
Failing
Failing due to non-attendance. (Student
registered, but never attended.)
W
Hours attempted – Not earned
No impact on GPA
P
Hours attempted and earned
No impact on GPA
Hours attempted – Not earned
No impact on GPA
Class withdrawal prior to deadline (see
Academic Calendar)
Satisfactory - Assigned only in classes
specified as Pass/Fail
Withdrawal from all classes for semester or
term
Auditing
WU
AU
Hours attempted – Not earned
No impact on GPA
VII. Academic Support Resources
Use the external links on your blackboard site.
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VIII. Course Schedule
Date
Week 1
8/12
Week 2
8/19
Topic
Introduction
The Cell and General Physiology
Assignments
Guyton 1-4
Worksheet
Guyton 5
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Membrane and and Action Potentials
Animation link
Worksheet
Ashcroft Ch 3
Laboratory Assignment
Introduction
PhysioEx 11
Neurophysiology of
nerve impulses
Check under
"assignments"
Take the assessment
entitled "PhysioEx 11"
This is an open book
assessment with no time
limit.
Ashcroft discussion 3
Week 3
8/26
Neuromuscular Transmission
Smooth and Skeletal Muscle
Contraction
Guyton 6,7
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Worksheet
Ashcroft Ch 5
PhysioEx 9 Skeletal
muscle physiology
Check under
"assignments"
Take the assessment
entitled "PhysioEx 9"
This is an open book
assessment with no time
limit.
Ashcroft discussion 5
Week 4
9/2
M 9/3 Holiday
The Heart and Electrocardiogram
EXAM 1 CH 1-7
Guyton 8-10
Online Notes
Online Notes 2
Online Lectures
Worksheet
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Exam I
Week 5
9/9
Circulation
Capillary Dynamics
Guyton 11-18
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Worksheet (very long)
Ashcroft Ch 1
PhysioEx 19
Cardiovascular
dynamics
Check under
"assignments"
Take the assessment
entitled "PhysioEx 19"
This is an open book
assessment with no time
limit.
Ashcroft discussion 1
Week 6
9/16
The Lymphatic System
Guyton 13
Online Notes
Animations from UMD
(watch both about the lymphatic system)
See worksheet for week 5
Ashcroft Ch 7
PhysioEx 25 Renal
system
Check under
"assignments"
Take the assessment
entitled "PhysioEx 25"
This is an open book
assessment with no time
limit.
Ashcroft discussion 7
Week 7
9/23
Renal Physiology I
EXAM II CH 11-18
Guyton 20-21
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Worksheet
Guyton 22-23
Week 8
9/30
Renal Physiology II
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Worksheet
Ashcroft Ch 4
Exam II
PhysioEx 26 Acid base
balance
Check under
"assignments"
Take the assessment
entitled "PhysioEx 26"
This is an open book
assessment with no time
limit.
Ashcroft discussion 4
Guyton 27-29
Week 9
10/7
Respiratory Physiology I
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Worksheet
Ashcroft Ch
7
PhysioEx 22
Respiratory system
mechanics
Check under
"assignments"
Take the assessment
entitled "PhysioEx 26"
This is an open book
assessment with no time
limit.
Ashcroft discussion 2
Week 10
10/14
Respiratory Physiology II
R F 10/18-19
Fall Break
Week 11
10/21
Nerve Physiology I
Guyton 28-29
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Worksheet
PhysioEx 22
Check under
"assignments"
Take the assessment
entitled "PhysioEx 26"
This is an open book
assessment with no time
limit.
Guyton 31,32
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Neuroscience Interacvtive
Complete the exercise on
this web page and take the
assessment entitles
neuroscience interactive
Ashcroft Ch
Ashcroft discussion 6
Week 12
10/28
Week 13
11/4
Nerve Physiology II
EXAM III Ch 20-23, 27-29
Gastrointestinal Physiology
2 Student presenters
Guyton 37,38
Online Notes
Online Notes 2
Online Lectures
Worksheet
Guyton 42-44
Online Notes
Online Lectures
Worksheet
Ashcroft Ch
Exam III
PhysioEx23
Check under
"assignments"
Take the assessment
entitled "PhysioEx 23"
This is an open book
assessment with no time
limit.
2 Student presenters
Guyton 49-53
Endocrinology
EXAM 4
Week 14
11/11
M 11/11 Holiday CH 31,32,37,38,42-44
2 Student presenters
Online Notes 1
Online Lectures 1
Online Notes 2
notes part 2 A
Online Lectures 2
Worksheet
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Exam IV
Guyton 54-56
Week 15
11/18
R F 11/22-23
Holiday
Reproductive Physiology
Online Lectures 1
Online Lectures 2
Online Lectures 3
Online Lectures 4
Online Lectures 5
Online Lectures 6
PhysioEx 16
Check under
"assignments"
Take the assessment
entitled "PhysioEx 16"
This is an open book
assessment with no time
limit.
Ashcroft Ch
Week 16
11/25
Review and Final Exam
CH49-53, 54-56
Final Exam
*** This is a tentative schedule. The text we are using is new, therefore the instructor reserves the
right to alter the schedule at any time. It is your responsibility to be in class and check your
blackboard page in order to keep pace with any changes made to the schedule or assignments.***
IX. TEACHING STRATEGIES
A combination of lecturing, interactive lecturing, laboratory exercises and computer based presentations
will be used.
XI. Bibliography
Books
N. A. Campbell and J. B. Reece. (2004) Biology 7 th Edition. Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.
Journals
Electronic journals and databases may be accessed through the Charles Chestnutt Library or through
external links from our blackboard page: http://blackboard.uncfsu.edu/
http://library.uncfsu.edu
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