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Instructor Darshan J Desai
Office
Office
Hours
Colton Hall 432
By appointment
Phone 973.642.7084
E-mail darshan@adm.njit.edu
Description:
In this course we will examine basic concepts of mammalian physiology, including membrane biology, protein structure as applied to the structure of transmembrane transport proteins, cellular excitability and neuronal signaling, mechanisms of muscle physiology, sensory-motor integration, blood and fluid mechanics, cardiovascular physiology and regulation, gas transport and control of respiration, digestive system function, renal physiology and electrolyte homeostasis, endocrine function, growth and metabolism. We will examine the physico-chemical basis of how each system operates and build from this an understanding of the function of each system as a whole. This knowledge will be applied to the understanding of everyday activities of the human body.
Goals:
This course will review general principles of the function of the human body as a mammal, with emphasis on the function and regulation of neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, and excretory systems. The goal is to provide students with the basic knowledge to understand how their own bodies operate
Prerequisites:
Foundations of Biology (R120: 201, 202)
Textbooks:
Human A & P: LAB-Main Vers (w/Vers 8 CD)— Marieb 8th edtion
ISBN# 9780321542472
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Human Anat & Phys (Set: Txt/Brf Atlas)(w/10 Syst CD&AC) – Marieb EDITION:8th
ISBN:9780805395914
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Human Anat & Phys -- FORMAT:CaféScribe Format Marieb EDITION:8th ISBN:9780321698971
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Human Anatomy & Phys (Set:Txt/Brf Atlas2nd)(w/9 Syst CD)—Marieb Edition:7th
ISBN:9780805359091
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Course Schedule: Topics subject to change…
Week Topic
Week 1  Definitions, cell membrane, molecular transport
Week 2  Ionic basis of cell physiology, intracellular signaling
Week 3  Neurons and Nervous system
Week 4  Nervious system (cont.) Muscle physiology
Week 5  Muscle physiology + Midterm exam I
Week 6  Sensory-motor integration and Blood, fluid mechanics
Week 7  Circulatory system
Week 8  Respiratory system
Week 9  Digestive system
Week 10  Renal Physiology + Midterm exam II
Week 11  Renal physiology
Week 12  Endocrine system
Week 13  Regulation of metabolism, growth and energy balance
Week 14  Functional integration of major systems + Midterm exam III
Examinations:
 Your final letter grade is based on lecture exams (75%) and laboratory (25%). There are 3 lecture exams: three mid-term exams plus the final exam, each worth 25% of the final grade—The lowest lecture exam score will be dropped. Work to do well on the exams, because extra credit is not an option.
 All lecture exams begin promptly at the start of class. Anyone arriving more than 20 minutes late will not be allowed to take the exam. Should you have a conflict with the exam date, you need to contact me by email prior to or immediately after the exam.
Should you miss an exam due to medical reasons, you must provide written documentation before I will consider giving you a make up exam. All make-ups are essay-style exams and are given near the end of the semester.
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Attendance:
Attendance in laboratory is mandatory. If you miss more than two lab classes, you fail the course.
Attendance is also required to do well in the lecture section of the course. Attendance (sign-in sheets) is taken in every lecture and lab.
If attendance becomes a problem, the lecture and lab instructor will begin to administer impromptu quizzes which will later be calculated into the Lecture exam grades, valuing at 10% of total semester grade.
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