Bio 349 Human Physiology, 5cr
Instructor: Janice Lapsansky
Office Hours: M & W 11am, and by appt., BI 305
Office Phone: 650-7337
e-mail: [email protected]
Spring 2015
Lab TA:
Office Hours:
Office Phone:
Lab combo:
Required Texts:
1) Sherwood, L. 2013 Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems, 8th ed.
2) Lapsansky, J.M. Bio 349 Laboratory Manual & Lecture Handouts
Prerequisites: Bio 348 or Bio 206, and Chem 121 (or 125) or higher
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
WEEK OF
LECTURE ASSIGNMENT
April 1 (W)
Introduction
Ch. 1, 2 (Review)
April 6
Cell Membrane Function & Regulation
Ch. 3, 4, 18
“Equipment Fair”
Scientific Method
April 13
Electrochemical Signaling & Afferent NS
Ch. 6 (through p. 196)
Reactions of the skin;
Analysis of 1 abstract DUE
Figure & Statistics DUE
April 22
Efferent Division of NS
Ch. 7
Sensation, Balance, &
Kinesthetic sense
April 27
Muscle Physiology
Ch. 8
Essay Proposals DUE (R)
Quiz 1; Research proposal DUE
Research meetings & trials
May 4
Cardiovascular System & Blood
Ch. 9, 10
MIDTERM EXAM
Muscle Physiology & EMG
(review example posters)
May 11
CV System & Blood, continued
Ch. 11
Cardiovascular Physiology
Pulse & BP; Muscle lab DUE
May 18
Excretion: Respiratory & Urinary
System Function
Ch. 13-15
Respiratory Physiology
Poster draft to TA DUE
May 8 (F)
May 25 (M)
LAB
(BI 354)
no labs this week
Memorial Day Holiday - no classes
May 26 (T)
Digestive System Function
Ch. 16
Essay Proposals DUE (F)
Quiz 2
Finish Research projects
TA & Peer Evaluations
June 1
Defenses & the Immune System
Ch. 12
Poster Presentations
Research Paper DUE
June 9 (T)
FINAL EXAM: 10:30-12:30 (emphasizing material since the Midterm Exam)
BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to provide an outstanding learning environment that integrates education,
scholarship, and service to actively engage students in the biological sciences and to foster their
development as lifelong learners.
BIO 349 COURSE GOALS: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of the integrated
functions of cells, organs, and organ systems in humans. Throughout this course, emphasis is placed on the cellular
and molecular bases for maintaining homeostasis within the healthy human body, as well as for many pathological
states.
BIO 349 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class serves majors in biology and anthropology, PEHR, and all students
interested in a better understanding of human physiology in health and disease. Some of the basic material
necessary to understand human physiology has been discussed in prerequisite biology and chemistry courses, and
your background in these areas will be called upon to construct a more comprehensive understanding of the
interactions between physiological processes and their relationships to anatomical structure. Course activities will
continue to focus on mechanisms to maintain homeostasis and will ask you to integrate these concepts into the
greater picture of human survival, health and disease.
There is a large oral/visual/written communication component to this course. In both lecture and lab, you are
expected to demonstrate your ability to use the language of biology to ask and answer research questions, and
convey your understanding of human physiology. Throughout the quarter, lab exercises will introduce you to some
of the techniques used to measure parameters of human function. The majority of the lab time, however, is devoted
to providing you with an opportunity to investigate a particular problem or question of your own design, related to
human physiology. You will conduct this work in groups of 3-4, submit a scientific research paper, and present an
oral report of your investigation to the class during a public poster session. You will also work collaboratively in
“student panels” to analyze and critique journal articles in human physiology. Please make good use of the course
packet and Canvas site, which provide handouts, instructions for lab exercises, various forms, web links, learning
objectives, and other resources.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The Biology Department has identified content and process learning goals, with
associated learning objectives, that all students studying biology should attain by the end of their education at
WWU. Class activities and evaluations are designed to help you meet the following learning outcomes, as you
progress toward achieving these larger goals.
With your active participation in this class, you will be able to
 demonstrate your knowledge and application of the material presented in class, lab, and course materials
 discuss the methods used to develop knowledge and understanding in the discipline
 frame questions and answer problems using the language and methods of the discipline
 integrate and relate concepts introduced in this class to topics you may be exposed to in other aspects of your
life, including your academic and professional career goals
Note: A detailed list of unit objectives specific to this course is included in the course packet.
EVALUATION AND GRADING:
2 Exams (125pts ea)
250
(50 % )
60%
Online Prep Quizzes
50
(10%)
2 Lab Quizzes:
50
(10 % )
Lab assignments
25
( 5%)
40%
Research Paper:
100
(20 % )
Poster Presentation:
25
( 5 %)
------------------------------------------------------------------Total points possible:
500
GRADING SCALE:
94 - 100 % A
90 - 93
A87 - 89
B+
84 - 86
B
80 - 83
77 - 79
74 - 76
70 - 73
BC+
C
C-
67 - 69 D+
64 - 66 D
60 - 63 Dbelow 60% F
(Students who choose P/F as a grading
option must achieve at least 74% to pass)
COURSE POLICIES:
Enrollment: You are currently enrolled in this course and only you can
change this. If you fail to complete all of the assignments, or stop coming
to class and do not fill out an official withdrawal, you will receive a failing
grade.
Academic Integrity: As a community, Western is committed to integrity
in all aspects of academic and campus life. An excellent resource for
guiding students is Western’s newly created Integrity website
www.wwu.edu/integrity. Western Washington University students are
responsible for reading, understanding, and following the policy and
procedures regarding academic dishonesty as set forth in the WWU
Academic Honesty Policy and Procedure (see Appendix D of the
University Bulletin).
Missed Exam/Late work: It is the student's responsibility to make it to all
exams and to turn in assignments on time. In the event this is completely
impossible, contact me ahead of time or leave a message in the Biology
Office. Late work is penalized 10% for each late day, for up to one week.
It is also your responsibility to see me as soon as you return. Failure to do
so may jeopardize your chance of a make-up exam. Make-up exams are
usually several essays.
Extra Credit: Extra credit opportunities are provided ONLY in lecture and
lab meetings. While they are designed to have a small (but some) impact
on your overall grade, they challenge students to both prepare for meetings
and demonstrate a reasoned application of what they’ve learned. There are
no out-of-class extra credit points possible for the lecture portion of the
course.
Equal Opportunity: It is the policy of Western Washington University to
provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical, sensory, or
mental limitations of qualified individuals except where such
accommodation would impose undue hardship on the institution. To
request accommodation, students must contact WWU disAbility Resources
for Students at 360.650.3844 or www.drs.wwu.edu. Please discuss with me
as soon as possible any disability accommodations that you require.
Student Conduct: Rules and regulations governing student conduct as
outlined by the Western Washington University will be strictly observed.
For more information, see the University Bulletin or visit
http://www.wwu.edu/dos/office/conduct/index.shtml
Please let me know if you have any questions about information presented in this syllabus.