Fayetteville State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Biology
ZOOL 370-01 Vertebrate Physiology
Spring 2015
I. Locator Information
Instructor
Credit Hours
Course Location/Meeting Time
Dr. Stephen J. Salek
4.00
Lecture
MWF 2:00-2:50 LSA 127
Lab
F
10:00-11:50 LSA 247A
Total Contact Hours
4.00
Office Hours
MW
11:00-2:00, TR 12:30-1:30
Office Location
LSA 340 (Aquatic Research Lab)
Telephone
use email before calling 672-2103
E-mail
ssalek@uncfsu.edu
Course Website: You must log on through FSU’s Blackboard Gateway @
http://blackboard.uncfsu.edu/. You will need your network login and password for access.
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
A study of the functions and functional relationships of organs and organ systems of vertebrates, especially
humans, with two hours of laboratory techniques used for studying the physiology of vertebrates. This
course requires you to access the course website through blackboard in order to access course
materials prior to coming to class. You are expected to have completed the assigned readings before
coming to class.
Prerequisite: Biology 200 and a willingness to put in plenty of study. Plenty of study is defined as a
minimum of 15-20 hours per week and more on exam weeks. Make time for this. A thorough
understanding of cellular metabolism and basic anatomy is required.
Course Philosophy
Vertebrate Physiology is a challenging but necessary course. Most students with a complete
understanding of physiology have come by it by taking three different physiology courses over their
academic career. You will find it challenging to assimilate all that is covered in this course, especially if it
is your first exposure to physiology. I expect you to demonstrate the ability to learn independently and the
ability to think critically and explain concepts with clarity. To succeed in this course, you must do more
than simply memorize anatomical structures. In addition to memorization, you must also demonstrate a
working knowledge of physiological principles. You can expect me to show up on time and prepared for
each class. I will lecture using powerpoint and leave time for discussion of the topic. I am willing to
change the method of information delivery to meet your needs. You are expected to attend and prepare for
each class by doing the assigned reading and printing out notes to write on during lecture. I expect you to
follow along in lecture by taking additional notes, asking and answering questions. You must bring your
textbook and lab manual to each class. Expect an unannounced in class quiz each week covering material
lectured on that week.
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to adjust any policy in this syllabus if it is deemed necessary.
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, Room 155 (1 st Floor); 910672-1203.
IV. Title IX – Sexual Misconduct
Fayetteville State University (University) is committed to fostering a safe campus environment where
sexual misconduct — including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and
stalking - is unacceptable and is not tolerated. The University encourages students who may have
experienced sexual misconduct to speak with someone at the University so that the University can provide
the support that is needed and respond appropriately. The Sexual Misconduct policy can be found at the
following link: http://www.uncfsu.edu/Documents/Policy/students/SexualMisconduct.pdf
Consulting with a Health Care Professional - A student who wishes to confidentially speak about an
incident of sexual misconduct should contact either of the following individuals who are required to
maintain confidentiality:
Ms. Pamela C. Fisher
Ms. Linda Melvin
Licensed Professional Counselor Director, Student Health Services
Spaulding Building, Room 165
Spaulding Building, Room 121
(910) 672-387
(910) 672-1454
psmith@uncfsu.edu
lmelvi10@uncfsu.edu
Reporting an Incident of Sexual Misconduct - The University encourages students to report incidents of
sexual misconduct. A student who wishes to report sexual misconduct or has questions about University
policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct should contact the following individual:
Ms. Victoria Ratliff
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students
Spaulding Building, Room 155
(910) 672-1222
vratliff@uncfsu.edu
Unlike the Licensed Professional Counselor or the Director of Student Health Services, the Deputy TitleIX
Coordinator is legally obligated to investigate reports of sexual misconduct, and therefore cannot guarantee
confidentiality, but a request for confidentiality will be considered and respected to the extent possible.
Students are also encouraged to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the University’s Police and Public
Safety Department at (910) 672-1911.
V. Textbooks
1 Sherwood, Lauralee. Human Physiology From Cells to Systems, 8th Edition, (2013)
Thompson Brooks Cole. ISBN 978-1-111-57743-8
2. Symbiosis : Zoology 370: Vertebrate Zoology (2002) ISBN 053665020-9
VI. Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course each student should be able to:
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6.
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.
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.
Explain how cell membrane constituents function in creating membrane potentials. This will be measured by quiz and
exam scores.
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.
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.
The student will be able to explain the functional organization of the nervous system. This will be measured by lecture
exams and quizzes.
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Identify the components of a reflex arc. This will be measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
Describe the components (afferent and efferent) of the peripheral nervous system. This will be measured by lecture and
laboratory exams.
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.
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.
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.
Write and answer questions about the functional characteristics of blood, blood vessels and the heart. This will be
measured by lecture and laboratory exams.
Be able to answer detailed questions about the components and processes of the cardiac cycle. This will be measured by
lecture and laboratory exams.
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.
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.
Answer and write detailed questions about second messenger systems and the mechanism of action of all hormones.
Compare and contrast the function of both the endocrine and nervous systems, and explain how each one contributes to
maintaining homeostasis in the body.
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.
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. 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 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. All students must send me an email stating that they agree
to the terms in this syllabus.
Attendance, withdrawal and submission of work
Attendance in class and laboratory is mandatory. Unexcused absences will result in loss of
points at the discretion of the instructor. 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. Finally, you must keep an electronic copy of
all work submitted in case the university computer systems encounter problems. If there is a problem, you
are responsible for proving you completed your work. If you do not interact with the course by 1/19/2015,
you will be considered a no show (see below) and an interim grade if “X” will be entered.
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. It is the student’s responsibility to
carefully look at all due dates at the beginning of the semester and to adjust their schedules to
accommodate assessment deadlines. Any student unwilling to do this should drop the class immediately.
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Submitting laboratory exercises via blackboard
There will be a link on your assignments page for each online lab. You must answer the questions here to
receive credit for each lab. These exercises are open book and should be completed as soon as you
complete the lab.
Lab Exams
These will be closed book and given in class. Questions will be based on concepts learned and experiments
you did in the Lab. There will be 3 Lab exams worth 25 points each.
VII. Course requirements and evaluation criteria
1. I reserve the right to give a quiz or exam anytime without prior notice, so you must come to class having
studied the material from the last lecture and text for the current lecture. Major exams will be given
according to the schedule on the web site and in this syllabus (however additional assessments may be
given any time). Your exams will consist of any or all of the following types of questions: multiple choice,
matching, short essay, long essay and oral. I reserve the right to alter the exam format throughout the
semester. There will be a quiz, exam and/or lab exam every week of the semester unless I indicate
otherwise. In ZOOL 370, 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 in any format (verbal, written, electronic, etc.) is considered cheating. I
take cheating very seriously. If caught and you will be subject to a hearing with university officials.
2. You are required to bring you lecture text and lab manual to every class and lab meeting. This means
you must purchase the lab manual immediately. I may allow you to use them on certain assessments of my
choosing. I may also use them during class.
3. You are also required to maintain a notebook and bring it to every class or lab meeting, and keep notes
for each class meeting. I expect each student to pay attention and actively take notes during each class.
This means you should have a notebook out and be taking notes during class.
4. Laboratory assessments should be submitted on time as specified during the lab exercise period.
Makeup tests are not given without valid justification for missing the test. Make up tests might be essay
type or oral exams. Laboratory exams will begin promptly at the start of class, if you are tardy, you
will miss the exam.
5. ** During quizzes and exams, all personal materials (books, bags, purses, computers, phones) must be
placed against the wall, placed in your car, or left home. I will only allow pens or pencils on your desk at
this time.**
6. 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 must purchase the lab manual. You must attend all
labs.
7. No texting, web surfing, facebook, twitter or using smartphones in class. I will allow course related use
of electronic devices but if I find they are being used for purposes unrelated to class you will be asked to
put them away. Any phone or computer use must be directly related to lecture. I am not opposed to you
using them outside the lecture room if it does not disturb the class. Please remove any headphones before
entering the lecture room.
Exams (4)
Final exam(1)
quizzes(0-10)
Homework
Lab exams(2-3)
BB Lab quizzes(6)
Total
400 pts (lowest dropped)
100 pts (cannot be dropped)
0-200 pts(total)
0-50 pts (total)
50-75 pts(total)
60 pts(total)
510-685 pts
A=90-100
B=80-90
C=70-80 (majors are required to score >C)
D=60-70
F=<60
Your Final exam is 75% current material and 25% cumulative material and cannot be dropped.
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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 Zool 370, 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 in any format (verbal, written, electronic, etc.) is
considered cheating. Distributing or discussing exam questions in any format is considered cheating.
Using your textbook or any other written material is considered cheating. Using web pages, books,
other online resources or texting is considered cheating. I have ways of determining if outside
resources have been used.
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.
VIII. Academic Support Resources
Use the external links on your blackboard site.
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IX. Course Schedule
Week 1
M
1/12
Topic
Readings
Introduction
cell physiology
Chapter2
W 1/14
cell physiology
Chapter 2
F 1/16 lab
No lab meeting
F 1/16
Homeostasis
8th edition
notes
Exam
Recorded Lectures Study
Guides
Review
sheet
exam 1
Review
sheet
exam 2
Sherwood 2
Review
sheet
exam 3
Chapter 1
Sherwood 1
Homeostasis 1
Homeostasis 2
Homeostasis 3
Review
sheet
exam
4
Final
exam
review
sheet
Week 2
*M 1/19 MLK
No class
W 1/21
Homeostasis
Chapter 1
F 1/23 lab
Lab Safety
Membrane
potentials
Chapter 3
F 1/23
TBA
Week 3
M 1/26
Labor day no class
W 1/28
Membrane
potentials
F 1/30 lab
Human reflex
physiology
F
Membrane
potentials
Chapter 3
.
.
Sherwood 3
Membranes and
potentials
Sherwood 4
Potentials and
neural
communication
Chapter 3
Week 4
M 2/2
Neural and
hormonal commu Chapter 4
nication
W 2/4
Neural and
hormonal
communication
Chapter 4
6
.
F 2/6 lab
Exam 1 (chapters
1,2,3)
F 2/6
Neural and
Hormonal
communication
Chapter 4
M 2/9
Central nervous
system
Chapter 5
W 2/11
Central nervous
system
Chapter 5
F 2/13 lab
General sensation
F 2/13
Central nervous
system
Week 5
Sherwood 5
Chapter 5
Week 6
M 2/16
Peripheral nervous
Chapter 6A
system Afferent
(to pg. 195)
division
W 2/18
Peripheral nervous
Chapter 6A
system efferent
(to pg. 195)
division
F 2/20 lab
lab exam 1
(reflex
physiology,
general
sensation)
F
Peripheral nervous
Chapter 6A
system efferent
(to pg. 195)
division
Sherwood 6A PNS 6A lecture
Week 7
M 2/23
Peripheral nervous Chapter 6B
system afferent
(pg. 195 to
division
end)
W 2/25
Peripheral nervous Chapter 6B
system afferent
(pg. 195 to
division
end)
F 2/27 lab
Exam 2 (4,5,6A)
Sherwood 6B PNS 6B
F 2/27
Week 8
M 3/2
Peripheral nervous
system Efferent
Chapter 7
division
W 3/4
Peripheral nervous
system Efferent
Chapter 7
division
7
Sherwood 7
F 3/6 lab
Vision
F 3/6
Muscle
Chapter 8
**Week 9
M 3/9 BREAK
W 3/11
BREAK
F 3/13 lab BREAK
Endocrine
Physiology
take home lab
F 3/13 BREAK
Week 10
M 3/16
Muscle
Chapter 8
Sherwood 8
Muscle Lecture
W 3/18
Cardiac
Chapter 9
Sherwood 9
Animation
F 3/20 lab
Hearing and
Equilibrium
F 3/20
Cardiac
Chapter 9
M 3/23
Blood vessels
Chapter 10
W 3/25
Blood vessels
Chapter 10
F 3/27 lab
Exam 3 (6B,7,8)
F 3/27
Blood vessels
Chapter 10
M 3/30
Body defenses
Chapter 12
W 4/1
Body defenses
Chapter 12
M 4/6
Kidney
Chapter 14
W 4/8
Kidney
Chapter 14
Week 11
Chapter 10
Sherwood
*Week 12
Sherwood 12
old notes
*F 4/3 lab
GOOD FRIDAY
*F 4/3 GOOD FRIDAY
Week 13
F 4/10 lab
F 4/10
Sherwood 14
old notes
Blood pressure
and pulse
determinations
Kidney
Chapter 14
Week 14
M 4/13
Central endocrine Chapter 18
8
Sherwood 18
Body defenses
glands
old notes
W 4/15
Central endocrine
Chapter 18
glands
F 4/17 lab
Exam 4 (9,10,12)
F 4/17
Central endocrine
Chapter 18
glands
Week 15
M 4/20
Peripheral
endocrine glands
Chapter 19
W 4/22
Peripheral
endocrine glands
Chapter 19
F 4/24 lab
Lab exam
2 (vision,
hearing and
equilibrium)
Human
cardiovascular
physiology blood
pressure and pulse
determinations
F 4/24
peripheral
endocrine glands
Sherwood 19
old notes
Peripheral
endocrine 19
Chapter 19
Week 16
M 4/27
TBA
W 4/29
TBA
Graduating
seniors take
exams. Time to
4/30 Last day of classes be announced.
Resolve all
grading issues by
4 PM on 5/1.
Mon. 5/4 at
2:00PM
*** This is a tentative schedule. 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.***
X. TEACHING STRATEGIES
This course requires you to access the course website through blackboard in order to view online course
materials. These consist of notes you will study. The primary methods of instruction will be interactive
lecturing, performance of laboratory exercises, and CD-ROM driven animations and exercises.
XI. Bibliography
Books
Rhodes and Pflanzer. Human Physiology., 3rd Edition, (1996)
Saunders College Publishing Company. ISBN 0-03-032129-8
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
F 5/2- 5/8 Final exams
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