Course:  Biology 312L Section A Vertebrate Physiology Lab

Fall 2008

 

Instructors:  Dr. Malinda E.C. Fitzgerald

e-mail: malinda@cbu.edu Office CW112

Office Hours MECF:  MWF 9-9:50. 11-12, M 1-2:30           Tuesday 11:00-1:00 (subject to change)

Thursday off campus day

Other Hours are available by appointment, please see me in class to schedule an appointment

office 901-321-3262 

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Syllabus

 

Text: Essential Medical Physiology, edited by Leonard R. Johnson

Supplemental text:  BioPac Lab Exercises by Pflanzer

 

Description and preparation:

            This course is designed to complement lecture material covering the study of the mechanisms underlying body function at a cellular, molecular and systemic level.  We will examine various aspects of physiological function using facilities available both at CBU, U of Memphis and the University of TN.  This is an integrative approach and will draw on various aspects of biology, biochemistry, and some physics.

 

Course objectives:

            1.  understanding of the major physiological organ systems of humans with some emphasis on pathophysiology.

            2.  understand the role of membranes, nerves and hormones in the maintenance of homeostasis.

            3.  utilization of critical thinking in the analysis of physiological phenomena.

 

Evaluation of Class Performance.  These may cover more than one lab period

Lab Reports:  each one worth 50 points

This Schedule is Subject to Change!

1.  Molecular/ Cellular Biology

2.  Membrane Physiology, Diffusion

3.  Neuronal Function

4.  Muscle Physiology

5.  Cardiovascular Physiology

6.  Renal Physiology

7.  Pulmonary Physiology

6.  Gastrointestinal Physiology

7.  Endocrinology

8.  Special Senses

9.  Behavior

 

 

Lab Quizzes will be given on the completion of each segment each one is worth 25 points                           These can not be made up. 

                                                                       

1.  Molecular/ Cellular Biology

2.  Membrane Physiology

3.  Neuronal Function

4.  Muscle Physiology

5.  Cardiovascular Physiology

6.  Renal Physiology

7.  Pulmonary Physiology

6.  Gastrointestinal Physiology

7.  Endocrinology

8.  Special Senses

9.  Behavior

 

Oral Presentation

            Students are to give a 10-minute presentation and summary paper on a research topic.  This research topic will involve original work concerning one topic of physiological mechanisms.  The paper and presentation will be included in your lab grade.  You will be graded on poise, effectiveness of discussing the topic, visual aids/ handouts, and staying within the time allotted.  This presentation is worth and the paper are worth 150 points.  Order of presentation will be determined by random drawing of numbers.

 

Total points available in lab:    825 points

 

Grading Scale                          90-100    = A

                                                80-89       =B

                                                70-79       =C

                                                60-69       =D

                                                <60          =F

 

 

Tentative Lab Schedule (subject to change dramatically)

 

Week                           Topics  Covered

 1                                 Cell and Molecular Biology, Substrate Gel electrophoresis

 2                                 Membrane physiology:  Movement across membranes

 3                                 Intro to Lab and BioPac neuronal function

 4                                 Muscle Physiology/continue neuronal function, BioPac

 5                                 Cardiovascular physiology I: Heart BioPac

 6                                 Cardiovascular physiology II: Hematology, Blood Flow/neural regulation

 7                                 Instrumentation used in cellular morphology and physiology CBU&U of M

 8                                 Pulmonary Physiology:  Spirometer--Lung capacity,

regulation ventilation

 

Fall Break

 

 9                                 Renal Physiology:   Countercurrent Mechanisms and urinalysis       

10                                Gastrointestinal Physiology                           

12                                Endocrine Physiology

13                                Neurophysiology I: 

14                                Neurophysiology II: 

15                                Behavior

15                                Student Oral Presentations

16                                Student Oral Presentations