COMPLETED UP TO SCHEDULE Human Physiology Syllabus
Tulsa Community College, Southeast Campus
Spring Semester 2014
Course : BIOL 2154
Days and Times:
Sec. # 301 & 302
Lecture: M/W 11:00am-12:20pm
Lab: M #301/ W # 302 8:00-10:50am
Instructor: Paulette Ramsey
TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Office: SEC Bldg. 8
#8271
Phone: 595-8653
Email: Paulette.Ramsey@tulsacc.edu
Office Hours:
Call #: 21487 & 21488
Rm 8296
Rm 8204
MW
TR
R
F
12:30-2:30pm
8:00-9:30am
11:00-1:00 pm
11:00-12:00pm
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE
Division Name: Science and Mathematics
Division Associate Dean: Lyn Kent
Division Office Number: SEC 8125
Division Phone Number: 595-7742
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES:
1. General Biology for Majors (BIO 1224) or Zoology (BIO 1604)
2. Human Anatomy (BIO 2134)
3. Chemistry (CHE 1315)
TEXTBOOKS, SOFTWARE AND SUPPLIEMENTAL MATERIAL:
1. Human Physiology, An Integrated Approach 6th edition, Silverthorn, Pearson
Publishing Company, Benjamin Cummings. ISBN 13: 978-1-269-91801-5 (Student edition)
Available in the Southeast Campus bookstore only. With this textbook, you receive the access
code to MyLab and Mastering A & P, an on-line lab, tutorial & homework program that you will
log on to through Blackboard; if you purchase the textbook from another source, you will need to
purchase a separate access code through Blackboard and MyLab and Mastering. Details will be
discussed in the first class meeting.
2. Human Physiology Lab packet by Dusti Sloan and Paulette Ramsey available at
SEC bookstore only
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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“Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea,
at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the
stars; and they pass themselves by without wondering.”
St. Augustine (~400AD)
Hopefully, this course will provide some answers to processes we have been wondering about within the
human body.
Human physiology provides the scientific foundation for the field of medicine and other professions
related to human health and physical performance. This course covers the function of mammalian organ
systems including cell-molecular properties, maintenance systems, communication and control systems,
and integration with emphasis on humans in homeostasis. Those students desiring to transfer to a four
year college are strongly advised to check with the receiving school regarding the transfer of this course.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL:
General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that
comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal
lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged
Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. identify three components of a feedback system used in the human body to maintain
homeostasis. Students will compare and contrast a negative and positive feedback
mechanism.
2. describe the relationship between structure and function as seen in molecular interactions,
compartmentation of the human body and the mechanical properties of cells, tissues, and
organs.
3. design a model explaining the process by which the two control centers of the human
body operate.
4. research and examine valid, peer-reviewed scientific journal articles pertaining to current
medical research. Students will design a power point presentation to share their
information with class members.
5. describe information flow within human body systems including cell to cell
communication, signal transduction pathways, and mass flow.
TEACHING METHODS:
Lecture:
1. Students are responsible for lecture preparation by reading text assignments and other
assigned reading before class.
2. Course content and assignments are designed to require daily study. The general rule of
thumb is that you should spend 3X's the hours studying as you are in class.
Laboratory:
1. Practical application of lecture topics will be stressed and exercises will be complimentary,
but not necessarily congruent with lecture sessions.
2. Students should familiarize themselves with the planned lab exercise(s) prior to class.
Students should be prepared for a preLab quiz over the planned exercise.
3. If a question arises concerning a grade received on an assignment or lab, the student
will have one week after the assignment/lab has been returned to contact the instructor
to resolve the issue. After that time, the grade stands as posted.
ATTENDANCE – TIME COMMITMENT-STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
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Lecture:
Regular participation is essential for maintaining the best learning environment. Learning
occurs in relationship not only between student and course materials, but, just as
importantly, peer to peer, professor to student, and student to professor.
Excessive absences will be reported to the college registrar’s office after the fifth missed class
session.
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period. Any assignment not turned in
at that time is considered late and will not be accepted.
Laboratory:
Roll will be taken during each class and laboratory session. Your success in this class will
require a major commitment of time. Maximize your chance of success by attending. Labs will
be started promptly on time, therefore be courteous to fellow students by not being tardy. Once
the lab activity has started, the late student will not receive credit for the lab.
 It is imperative that students read over lab exercises before coming to lab. At times,
quizzes will be given over the assigned lab, quizzes will begin at 8:05. Anyone not in
lab at that time will receive a 0 on the quiz.
 Points will not be given for lab work if the student is not in attendance for the lab.
Completed Lab Reviews are due at the end of the lab period.
 No late assignments or labs will be accepted.
 Cell phones must be turned off during lab and put away, not visible on the table top.
 Neither food nor drink is allowed in the lab.
 Lab is not over until you have been individually or collectively dismissed.
Anyone leaving lab early without being dismissed will not receive credit for the lab activity.
ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWL FOR NON-PARTICIPATION
Students who fail to participate in the course during the first week or fail to complete the
first assignment by the due date will be Administratively Withdrawn from the course.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
Lecture :
Lecture Exams: Four theory examinations, each worth ~100 points, will be given
according to the schedule. These exams will consist of multiple choice, short answer and
essay questions.
Final Exam: The final comprehensive multiple choice exam will be worth ~50points.
Late Exams :
If, for any reason, you are unable to take one of the unit exams, there will be an
opportunity to take a comprehensive, essay exam during the designated final exam time
to replace the missing exam grade.
Laboratory :
The student will complete a laboratory report provided in the required lab manual for
each laboratory exercise. Attendance is necessary to receive credit for lab reports.
Additional points may be awarded for short quizzes and homework or extra credit
assignments and will be averaged into the final grade.
Additionally each student is required to select three (3) different labs to complete a
formal lab report following the outline posted on blackboard. Each of these write-ups
should be placed in a small 'lab notebook' and completed. Write-ups are due 1 week
following the performed lab. Late lab formal write-ups will not be accepted.
Plan for a cumulative lab exam during the week of April 20th.
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GRADING SCALE:
Lecture Exams (5)
Lab Exercises (15 @ 15 pts. each)
Assignments 5 @ 10pts.each)
Research and Presentation
Cumulative lab exam
Formal lab reports 3@10pts.each)
Possible Points
~450
~225
~ 50
~ 50
~ 30
~ 30
~835Total (this is an approximation)
Final course grades are based on a percentage of the total points: A = 90 -100 % , B = 80-89 % , C = 70-79 % , D = 60-69 % , F = 59 % or less
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
Reading, writing, math and computer learning services are available. Check campus directory for
location and operating hours.
A complete list of student support services can be found in the Resources section of the Blackboard
course site. This includes information about college services, free tutoring services, software support, and
online tutorials related to course concepts.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the
work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the
Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of
authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include,
but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of
academic dishonesty a faculty member may:
 require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute
assignment or test;
 Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
 Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw
the student from the class;
 Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.
PLAGIARISM POLICY:
Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
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Submitting another’s work as one’s own or allowing another to submit one’s work as though it were his or hers;
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Several people completing an assignment and turning in multiple copies, all represented either implicitly or explicitly
as individual work;
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Failing to contribute an equal share in group assignments or projects while claiming equal credit for the work;
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Using a textbook, notes, or technology tools during an examination without permission of the instructor;
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Receiving or giving unauthorized help on assignments;
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Stealing a problem solution or assessment answers from a teacher or other student;
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Tampering with experimental data to obtain “desired” results, or creating results for experiments not done;
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Creating results for observations or interviews that were not done;
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Obtaining an unfair advantage by gaining or providing access to examination materials prior to the time authorized by
the instructor;
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Tampering with or destroying the work of others;
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Submitting substantial portions of the same academic work for credit or honors more than once without permission
of the present instructor;
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Lying about these or other academic matters;
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Falsifying college records, forms or other documents;
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Accessing computer systems or files without authorization;
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It is the firm policy of your instructor that cheating and plagiarism are unacceptable and will result in an
automatic zero for that assignment or possible failure of the course. Plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or
implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of another writer are your own; it includes having another
writer do work claimed to be your own, copying the work of another and presenting it as your own, or
following the work of another as a guide to ideas or expression that are then presented as your own. The
student should review the relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook.
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cheating on a test will result in a “0” for the exam
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plagiarism in lab will result in a “0” for that activity
MLA/APA DOCUMENTATION:
MLA or APA documentation is expected on all written work. See MLA/APA handbook provided under
the library resource center site on blackboard for the proper documentation procedure.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration
of any class. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin
the process with a discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the
Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change
from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period
can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an
outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have
financial aid consequences for the student. There is more information concerning financial aid and
student responsibility at www.tulsacc.edu/finaid.
Auditing a class: In order to audit a course, the student must contact advisement and receive a
contract. This contract must be signed by both the student and the instructor of the course. If the
student fails to attend and participate in the course, the student will receive a failing grade for the
course.
COMMUNICATION:
Required email address: All TCC students receive a designated TCC email address (ex:
Jane.Doe@tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be
sent to your TCC email address; and you must use TCC email to send email to, and receive email
from, the instructor regarding this course.
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during
classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning
and to the ability to learn from each other.
PAGERS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
Be sure to TURN OFF or silence pagers and phones when entering the classroom or laboratory. It is the student’s
responsibility to have phones and other electronic devices turned off during testing. Failure to do so may result in a
score of “0” at the teacher’s discretion. Please do not text or facebook/twitter/tweet, etc. during class or lab. The use
of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor. Please inform the instructor if there is an emergency
situation that may require you to leave the room to accept a call or text.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the
syllabus in writing.
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Tobacco Free College Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the
Governor’s Executive Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which
prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all
vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order
includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings,
facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment on all
campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police
is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the
policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.
DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create
inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To
request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918)
595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise,
TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations.
This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu). You should register for
TCC alerts to directly receive a text or voicemail regarding TCC cancellations. You can follow this
link http://www.tulsacc.edu/45312/ or you can visit the “About TCC” tab on the TCC homepage.
The TCC Alerts information is at the bottom of the list on the left.
If TCC announces a late start time, you will receive an announcement concerning our class via
blackboard announcements.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information
contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and
semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website:
www.tulsacc.edu
Hopefully, this course will be a time to wonder about the amazing way our bodies work.
I really enjoy the study of the human body and am so glad to be a part of your
educational journey. I know we’ll have a great semester!
Paulette Ramsey
Gastrointestinal Case Histories - Steve was a 21-year-old male college student who complained of pain, nausea
with vomiting, and tenderness in the right lower quadrant. The pain was first vague and diffuse, then became more
severe in the midepigastric region before localizing in the right lower quadrant. The pain was accentuated by
movement, deep respiration, coughing, or sneezing. A mild fever of 102.2° F and a moderate leucocytosis
(11,500/cu mm) were present. His vitals were:
What is the diagnosis?
Temperature
Pulse
=BP
Respiration
102.2° F
96
140/90
18 b/min and shallow
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Bio 2154: Human Physiology
Tentative Class/Lab Schedule
Instructor: Paulette Ramsey
Spring 2015
WEEK
OF
LECTURE TOPIC:
Silverthorn’s Human Physiology,
An Integrated Approach-6th ed.
Laboratory Packet:
Compiled by Dusti Sloan and
Paulette Ramsey and access
to PhysioEx Required
JAN
12th
11:00am
Rm. 8296
Summary of Ch. 1: Introduction to Physiology
Ch. 2: Molecular Interactions
Ch. 3 Compartmentation: Cells & Tissues
Take-Home Study Guide:
Review of Ch. 2 & 3
M-301/W-302 8:00am Rm. 8204
Week I
19th
Week II
26th
Week III
FEB
2nd
Week IV
9th
Week V
16th
Week VI
23rd
Week VII
MAR
2nd
Week
VIII
Lab #2: Tools of Biology:
Microscopes & Metrics
MLK Day Jan. 20 - no class or lab
4: Energy & Cellular Metabolism
Ch. 5: Membrane Dynamics
Take-home review exam due
1/21 at 11:00am
Ch. 6: Communication, Integration &
Homeostasis
Lab #1: Current Issues
Exam I: Basic Cell Processes:
Integration and Coordination
(Ch. 1-6)
Ch. 7: Introduction to the Endocrine System
w/ Ch. 22 & 23
Ch. 8: Neurons: Cellular and Network
Properties
Ch. 9: The Central Nervous System
Histology Quiz
Lab #4: Enzymes
Ch. 9: CNS Cont’d.
Ch. 10: Sensory Physiology
Lab #8: The Endocrine System
Histology & PhysioEX- 4
Ch. 11: Efferent Division: Autonomic &
Somatic Motor Control
Exam II: Homeostasis & Control
(Chapters 7-11)
Lab #3: Histology
Lab #5: Osmosis/Diffusion
Lab #6: Homeostasis
Quiz over Endocrine Histology
Lab #9: Protein Electrophoresis
Lab #7: BioPac Tutorial
Lab #10: Bioinformatics and
Protein Purification
Ch. 12: Muscles
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9th
Week IX
Ch. 14: Cardiovascular Physiology w/ Ch. 25
Lab #11: CNS – Sensory
Physiology & BioPac #3-EEG
Lab #12: Muscle Physiology
PhysioEX-2- Muscles
16th
Week X
SPRING BREAK!
Lab #13: Cardiovascular
PhysioEX-6
23rd
Ch. 15: Blood Flow and Control of Blood
Pressure
Lab #13- Cardiovascular
BioPac Lesson 5: ECG
Ch. 16: Blood
Ch. 17: Mechanics of Breathing
Lab #14: Blood Cells and
Typing with PhysioEX- 11
Exam III: Integration of Function
(Ch. 12-15)
Ch. 18: Gas Exchange and Transport
Lab #15: Respiration w/ BioPac
Week XI
30th
Week XII
APR
6th
Week
XIII
13th
Ch. 19: The Kidneys
Week
XIV
20th
Week XV
27th
Ch. 24: The Immune System
Ch. 21: The Digestive System
Ch. 26: Reproduction
Exam IV-Metabolism and Growth
(Ch. 18-26)
Lab #16: Urinalysis &
ELISA assay
Lab #17: : PhysioEX-Ex. 10
Acid-Base Balance
PhysioEX –Ex. 8 Digestive
System
Cumulative lab exam
Lab #18: Optional Lab:
Polygraph & Forensics!
Week XVI
MAY
4th
Final Exam
Wednesday May 6 @ 11:00 am
Lab will not meet
Week
XVII
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