Biology 201
Human Physiology Lecture
Dr. Eric McElroy
Lecture MWF 9 am- 9:50 am, New Science Building 129
WEBSITE: http://mcelroye.people.cofc.edu, Lecture slides, notes, and lab handouts are posted on the website!
OFFICE HOURS: After class or by appointment email: mcelroye@cofc.edu; 843-953-3707; Science Center 235
Required Texts & Materials:
1) Human Physiology by Dee Silverthorne. (4th or 5th edition)
2) 100 Case Studies in Pathophysiology by Harold J Bruyere
3) iClicker for in-class quizzes
Examinations and iClicker Quizzes: There will be 3 regular exams and 1 comprehensive final exam.
Regular exams will cover the material PRIOR to the exam. They will be given on the dates in the schedule below and last
EXACTLY 55 minutes. Examinations serve two purposes. First, they will be a test of your knowledge and ability
regarding the material covered in lecture. Second, they will teach you how to take multiple choice format examinations
that challenge your mastery of the material. The reality of all professional schools is that standardized exams (GRE,
MCAT) and licensure exams (Nursing, OT/PT, etc.) are always multiple choice format and generally have many difficult
questions. My examinations are meant to prepare you for what is coming when you reach professional school.
The Final Examination is comprehensive. It will have the same general format as the regular exams, except it will be ~
125 questions and will cover material from the entire course.
In-Class Quizzes: There will be daily iClicker quizzes (1 question). These will serve as a record of your attendance and
as a chance for you to test your current knowledge. We will start each lecture with an iClicker quiz (1 minute per question,
be on time, no late quizzes will be given!). You must have your iClicker, I will NOT accept answers written on small
scraps of paper; thus if you forget your iclicker you forfeit all points for that lecture!
Attendance and iClicker Points: There will be an attendance iclicker grade for each day of class, you must be present
and click in during the iClicker question to receive this point. Thus, each day of class (besides exam days) you will have
a maximum of 2 points.
Case Study Assignments: There will be 4 assignments from the Case Studies Book. These will be in-class group
assignments. Groups will be determined by your group in lab (4 students to each group). YOU MUST BE PRESENT IN
CLASS FOR THE WHOLE CLASS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. Your group will turn in a
1 page report based on the questions in the case study. 1 PAGE IS THE MAXIMUM LENGTH! Due dates for
Assignments are stated in the schedule at the end of this syllabus. Points will be deducted for late work. You must email
your assignment to me (mcelroye@cofc.edu).
Grading:
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Final Exam
iClicker quizzes
Case studies assignments
100 pts
100 pts
100 pts
125 pts
60 pts (30 attendance + 30 quiz)
100 pts
585 PTS TOTAL LECTURE = 75% of grade
Lab is worth the other 25% of your final grade
Scale:
> 90A, 89-87 B+,86-80 B, 79-77 C+, 76-70 C, 69-67 D+, 66-63 D, 62 > F
I do not curve!
Instead I offer extra credit for ADDIITONAL work
1) 20 points, Case Study: I am only assigning 4 out of 100 case studies in your book. For 30 extra credit points
you can complete 1 additional case study. This is not a group effort (no plagiarism or copying of each others
reports…I will notice!). You may work together BUT you must individually complete and turn in the Case Study
for extra credit (one page, all questions answered). You may complete and turn these in at any time; I will accept
extra credit case studies until December 8 at 11:59 PM (first day of final exam week).
Supplemental Instruction (SI):
Mike Weingarten will be your SI leader. SI hours will be announced by Mike in class. Mike will provide you with materials
and learning strategies that will help you master course content. He is familiar with all of the exams and course material
and should serve as an excellent resource to enhance your learning experience in BIOL201.
SNAP students: Please bring SNAP form to me at least 1 WEEK prior to exams. The SNAP office will provide a testing
space and oversee your examination.
Academic Honesty: If I suspect you are cheating on an exam or case study I will report you to the Dean of Students and
we will go through an Honor Board hearing. No questions, no exceptions.
Tentative Schedule
Week
Topic
Chapters in
Silverthorn
Exams & Case Studies
Jan 10
Intro to Physiology; Excitable Membranes
1,3,5
Jan 17
Action Potential, Neurophysiology
8
Jan 24
Sensory Physiology and Motor Output
8
Jan 31
Muscles & Motor Output
10
Feb 7
Muscles
11, 12
Feb 14
Cardiovascular Physiology
12
Feb 21
Cardiovascular Physiology
14
(2) Case Study 1: Acute MI
(Wed Feb-23, Due Feb-25)
Feb 28
Cardiovascular Physiology
14
Exam 2: March-2 (Wed)
March 7
Spring Break
(1) Case Study 44: MS
(Wed Jan-26, Due Jan-28)
Exam 1: Feb-9 (Wed)
March 14 (Monday): LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW with grade of ‘W’
March 14
Respiratory Physiology
17, 18
March 21
Renal; Ion, Water, Acid/Base Balance
18, 19, 20
March 28
Renal ctd.
19, 20
April 4
Renal ctd.
21, 22
April 11
Digestion
7, 23
28
Exam 3: April-13 (Wed)
7, 23,28
(4) Case Study 54: Diabetes Mellitus
(Wed April-20, Due April-22)
April 18
Digestion, Metabolism, Reproduction
(3) Case Study 30: Acute Renal Failure
(Wed March-30, Due April-1)
April 25
Class on Monday Only
May 2
Comprehensive Final Examination: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM, May 2 (Monday)