Biology 219-51578: Instructor- Dr. Adam Ross Ph.D. (aross@napavalley.edu)
Lecture: M/W 8:00-9:15am Room 2040 Lab: M/W 10:00-12:50pm Room 2040
Required Texts: Silverthorn, Human Physiology, An Integrated Approach, 6th edition (reccomended)
OR: Sherwood, Human Physiology from Cells to Systems 6th edition (On Amazon/ less $)
Lab manual: Clemens (NVC) Human Physiology Lab Manual (required, provided in lab)
Date
Lecture Topic
Text
Chapters
Lab Exercise
Aug 17
Aug 19
Aug 24
Aug 26
Aug 31
Sep 2
Sep 7**
Introduction/ Scientific method
Homeostasis
Biomolecules
Cells and Tissues.
Energy and Enzymes **QUIZ 1**
Cell Metabolism
Metabolism and Protein synthesis
**LABOR DAY NO CLASS**
Osmosis and Membrane Transport **QUIZ 2**
Transport and Membrane Potential
EXAM 1
NO CLASS- Review Nervous System On Own
Nervous System & Action Potentials
Action Potentials & Synapses
Central Nervous System
CNS, Sensory Physiology **QUIZ 3**
Somatic, Motor, and Autonomic NS
Cell Signaling, Endocrine
EXAM 2
Endocrine System
Glucose Homeostasis, Muscle
Muscle
Heart **QUIZ 4**
Cardiac Function
Blood Flow and Blood Pressure
EXAM 3
**VETERAN’S DAY NO CLASS**
Respiratory System Ventilation
Gas Exchange
Blood, Acid-Base Balance
Kidneys **QUIZ 5**
Regulation of Renal System
Digestive System
EXAM 4
Reproduction
FINAL EXAM
Syllabus, CH 1
CH1
CH 2 (20-29)
1: Scientific Data- DO AS HW: DUE AUG 24
NO LAB- Will be made up 8/24 or 8/26
3: Biomolecules (LAB 1 DUE)
4.1-4.2 Cells
Sep 9
Sep 14
Sep 16
Sep 21
Sep 23
Sep 28
Sep 30
Oct 5
Oct 7
Oct 12
Oct 14
Oct 19
Oct 21
Oct 26
Oct 28
Nov 2
Nov 4
Nov 9
Nov 11
Nov 16
Nov 18
Nov 23
Nov 25
Nov 30
Dec 2
Dec 7
Dec 9
Dec 14
CH 2 (29-40)
Case Study
CH 3 (43-56)
7: Osmosis
**LABOR DAY NO CLASS**
5
8
8
8
9
10
11
6, 7
7
7, 23
22, 12
12, 13
14
14
15
17
18,20
16, 18
19, 20
20
21
-26
8:00-10:00A
4.3 Tissues; 8.1 Membrane Potential
6.1 Concentration/ Dilution (dye)
NO LAB EXAM 1 DURING LECTURE
NO CLASS
8.2 Nerve Tissue; 9: Reflexes
11: General Sensation
12.1 Vison; 12.2 Hearing and Equilibrium
Case Study
Review
12.2: Hearing and Equilibrium
13.1, 13.2, 13.3: Muscle and EMG
LAB EXAM 1
14: Heart Anatomy
15: ECG
16.1-16.2 Auscultation and BP
Case Study
17: Spirometry
NO LAB EXAM 3 IN LECTURE
**VETERAN’S DAY NO CLASS**
18: Acid Base Balance
19: Kidney Anatomy
20: Urinalysis
Optional Q&A Review (Happy Turkey Day)
21: Digestive Anatomy
Review
Lab Review
LAB EXAM 2
Room 2040
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES- Changes will usually be announced in class and via email. It is your
responsibility to be aware of changes in the event that you are absent from class.
Yes, we will have class the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Important Dates:
Last Day to Add Classes
August 28
Last Day to Drop Classes w/o a “W” Grade
September 4
Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W” Grade
November 13
Office Hours and Contact Information:
Adam Ross
Email: aross@napavalley.edu
Website: http://www.napavalley.edu/people/aross
Office Hours: Before and after class, by appointment. *I will generally be around between lecture and lab, if you would
like to meet with me just stay after lecture and I will be happy to meet.
Course Description:
This is a human physiology course designed for health occupation majors. It is an introduction to the field of human
anatomy and physiology. There is a required laboratory portion of the course.
Student Learning Outcomes:
SLO 1: Communicate understanding of fundamental physiological processes and mechanisms.
SLO 2: Perform basic physiological measurements and analyze physiological data quantitatively.
SLO 3: Critically evaluate physiological function in normal and disease states.
Other Course Objectives:
• Explain the principles of homeostasis and negative feedback control, and provide specific examples.
• Understand the physiological functions of the major classes of biomolecules.
• Relate biological structure to function at different levels of biological organization.
• Describe the mechanisms of action of nerve and muscle cells.
• Explain mechanisms of cell signaling in the nervous, sensory, and endocrine systems.
• Outline the functions of the major organ systems of the body and provide examples of coordinated interactions
among these systems.
Course Points:
Assignment
Exam 1, 2, 3 (100 pts each)
Exam 4
Lab Exam 1 and 2 (80 points each)
4 of 5 Quizzes (Drop lowest, 20 pts each)
Points
300
80
160
80
Lab Assignments and Participation (5-10 points per assignment)
Final Exam
TOTAL
~100 (may go up or down)
100
~820 (depending on Lab pts)
Grading: In general, grading will follow the traditional 90/80/70/60/50% breakdown. I will round up to the nearest
percentage point if your participation grade is greater than 90%. I will give everyone 1% extra credit at the end of the
semester. This is to eliminate people complaining about being very close to the next grade and asking me if I can bump
them up.
Exam Policy:
Note: Students will not be allowed to use cell phones or any electronic device during exams. All backpacks, books,
notebooks, notes etc. must be placed at the front of the classroom as directed by the instructor before the test will be
distributed. Anyone found with these items in their possession during an exam will receive a zero on the exam. The
instructor may ask you to sit in alternative designated seats during an exam.
Lecture Exams:
There are four midterm exams and one comprehensive final exam. The midterm exams are not comprehensive. The
lectures will be covered on the exams. The assigned reading is designed to be supplemental to the lecture, not
additional. Lecture attendance is critical for success in this course as most of the material that you are required to
master is given in lecture. If you need to take the exam early, let me know as early as possible. In order to take an early
midterm you must receive written approval from both the division chairperson and me. Early midterms will only be
allowed in rare cases. No early finals will be given, so you must not schedule any early trips for the break until after the
final exam. If you have a documented medical excuse, you may take the exam late, but you must contact me before the
scheduled exam. No late exams will be given without a documented medical reason. Makeup exams will be given during
the last week of class. If you miss the exam and do not contact me before the scheduled exam period you will receive
zero points for the exam – there are no exceptions to this rule. There will be no make-up exams for the final; you will
receive zero points if you miss the final. I will keep possession of all exams.
Quizzes:
There will be 5 quizzes, given at the beginning of lecture and/or lab. There are no make-ups for missed quizzes. Quizzes
are worth 20 points each, and your lowest quiz score will be dropped from your grade. If you miss a quiz with an
unexcused absence that quiz WILL NOT be dropped from your grade.
Mastering Physiology:
The mastering physiology assignments will not be required for the class but serve as a great way to study the concepts. I
will be happy to review these with you either during or after class.
Laboratory:
The laboratory portion of this course will meet twice per week. You are expected to attend laboratory both days.
Laboratories cannot be made up if they are missed. There are 2 practical exams in the laboratory. You will be required to
keep a lab notebook (manual), which will be graded for completeness, accuracy and neatness. The notebook will be
graded periodically at the end of a lab session, therefore to obtain points you must be present for the entire lab session
and have brought your lab manual with you to class. It is important that you come to lab on time since instructions for
the lab are given at the beginning of the lab period. There are NO make ups for missed lab practicals. There will be a 5
point deduction for coming to lab without your manual. You will also be required to complete assignments within the
lab manual and turn them in to me. I have provided copies of the lab manual pages on my website so you can print
those out to turn in so that you can keep your originals to study from. All lab assignments are due within the first ten
minutes of lecture on their respective due dates (By 8:10 AM). Late assignments are not accepted.
Homework:
There are several homework assignments on the class website that will be completed during the semester for credit.
These will be assigned during class when we are covering the appropriate subject matter and students will be given
roughly one week to complete the assignment. All assignments are due on their respective due dates during the first ten
minutes of lecture (by 8:10 AM). Late homework is not accepted.
Other Information
Students in need of accommodations in the college learning environment:
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a learning disability
should contact Learning Services in the Library and Learning Resource Center (LLRC), room 1766, phone (707) 256-7442.
A Learning Disability Specialist will review your needs and determine appropriate accommodations. If you need
accommodations for physical or other types of disabilities, schedule an appointment with DSPS Counselor, Sheryl
Fernandez, in the Counseling Department located in the 1300 building, phone (707) 256-7220 for appointment. All
information and documentation is confidential. Please feel encouraged to make an appointment with me privately to
discuss your specific learning needs in my class.
Appropriate Behavior:
You are all adults, please behave as such, please be quiet and attentive when others are talking.
Hygiene and Safety Policies:
No food or drink allowed in any of the classrooms in the Life Sciences building. Any food or drink must be stored in a
closed container off of the lab benches and consumed outside of the classroom. For dissection exercises, it is
recommended that you wear a lab coat or other protective garment to keep tissue preservatives and fluids off of your
clothing. Wear gloves (provided in the lab) for all dissection exercises and wash your hands thoroughly after completing
dissections. Wash your hands before and after handling microscopes, bones and anatomical models. A complete list of
safety guidelines and policies will be distributed during the first lab meeting.
Cellular Phone/Electronic Messaging Policy:
As a rule, the use of cell phones and other electronic communication devices such as iPods, iPhones and text messaging
devices is not appropriate and is not allowed during class. Cell phones, pagers, iPods, and other similar devices should be
turned off during class. Use of a cell phone or text messaging device during class can be considered a classroom
disruption and may result in the student being dismissed from the class for the day. If it is absolutely necessary to have a
cell phone or messaging device turned on during class (such as for a medical, family, or child-care emergency), set the
device to vibrate and step outside of the classroom to answer the call with a minimum of disturbance to the class. Use of
a cell phone or other communication device during an exam is considered cheating and will be grounds for giving a zero
on the exam. Again, I am not the cell phone police, but if your phone becomes a distraction to you, the students around
you, or me, I reserve the right to ask you to put it away or leave the classroom.
Ethics
Professional Conduct and Communication are expected.
Formal and professional conduct is expected of you at all times in lecture, lab and on campus. Your practice of study,
communication, politics, inter-personal and group interaction skills, that is generally accepted and expected of a medical
professional, begins and / or continuously improves in this class. Pro-actively shared, cooperative assistance is highly
valued in the professional setting because it is a critical factor in providing high quality health care, patient, peer and
medical practice safety, and quality scientific process. Because unprofessional, disruptive, and / or rude behavior
demonstrated by you is harmful to these objectives, and to the professional setting to which you aspire, its
demonstration in this educational setting toward anyone, including me, is unacceptable and will result in your
immediate discharge from the classroom / lab. Your grade will be negatively affected based upon the severity of the
offense.
In accordance with Napa Valley College Board Policy D1130, the Student Code of Conduct, and applicable state and
federal laws, discrimination or harassment based on gender, gender identity, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual
orientation, or disability is prohibited in any form. Students should report any violations either to their instructor or
other campus representative with whom they feel comfortable.
Students are encouraged to participate fully in class discussions and to engage other students and the instructor in
honest productive discussions. All interactions online shall be professional and respectful
Cheating/plagiarism will absolutely not be tolerated in any form.
Cheating
Copying, in part or in whole, from another’s test or other evaluation instrument or obtaining answers from another
person during the test;
Allowing another student to copy one’s work on a quiz, exam or other evaluation instrument;
Submitting work previously presented in another course, if contrary to the rules of either course;
Using or consulting sources or materials not authorized by the instructor during an examination (e.g. notes or any
electronic devises).
Altering or interfering with grading or grading instructions;
Sitting for an examination by a surrogate, or as a surrogate;
Any other act committed by a student in the course of his or her academic work, which defrauds or misrepresents,
including aiding or abetting in any of the actions defined above;
Talking or consulting during the test with another person;
Giving other students information that allows the student an undeserved advantage on an exam, such as telling a
peer what to expect on a make-up exam or prepping a student for a test in another section of the same class.
Plagiarism
The act of incorporating the ideas, words, sentences, paragraphs or parts thereof, or the specific substance of
another’s
work, without giving appropriate credit, and representing the product as one’s own work.
Representing another’s artistic/scholarly or similar works as one’s own.
Plagiarism may either be deliberate or unintentional, but it must be avoided at all costs.
Consequences of academic dishonesty:
The NVC Academic Honesty Policy states that:
Upon the first infraction of academic dishonesty, the instructor may do one or more of the following:
Give a lower or failing grade on the assignment or exam;
Give a lower grade in the course;
Refer the student to the Vice President of Student Services for student disciplinary action*. In the event of a second
infraction, upon consultation with the division chair, the instructor may do one or more of the following:
Fail the student from the course;
Refer the student to the Vice President of Student Services for student disciplinary action*.
* Disciplinary action issued by the Vice President of Student Services is not limited to the above listed actions.
Note: If it is unclear as to what constitutes academic dishonesty, you should consult your instructor.