Synopsis of Physiology (PDF)

Synopsis of Physiology (MOBILE)

Laboratory Exercises (PDF)

Course Outline

PHYSO 101–INTRODUCTORY HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 4 Units

54.00 Lecture Hours, 54.00 Lab Hours

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ANAT 125 and CHEM 143)

Study of physiological principles, function, and homeostasis of the human body in health and disease; at the biochemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive. Includes cellular communication, sensory reception, and neural and hormonal control: body movement, oxygen and nutrient delivery, immunity, fluid and electrolyte balance, metabolism and reproductive function.
Intended primarily for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, and other health related majors. Field trips are not required. (A-F or P/NP)
Transfer: (CSU, UC) (CC: BIOL 60; BIOL 60 + BIO 10 = PHYSO 101 + ANAT 125) General Education: (MJC-GE: A) (CSU-GE: B2, B3) (IGETC: 5B, 5C)

Instructor:

David G. Ward, Ph.D.

Office: via Canvas / Zoom

e-mail: wardd@mjc.edu or wardd@yosemite.edu

website:https://dgward.com/

Office Hours:

By arrangement, before or after class

Textbooks / Material Required:

Ward, D. G. (2020) Synopsis of Physiology for Allied Health. Available free from my website:
https://dgward.com/pdf_2/physo101/pdf_text_physo101.htm  (pdf version)

https://dgward.com/htm_mobile/physo101/htm_text_physo101.htm  (mobile version)

Ward, D. G. (2020) Laboratory Exercises for Human Physiology. Available free from my website:
https://dgward.com/pdf_2/physo101/pdf_labs_physo101.htm  (pdf version)

Expected Learning Outcomes:

Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student should be prepared to

1. Define homeostasis, and explain how homeostasis is maintained in cells, in organs, and in the body.
2. Explain how cells communicate with and control each other, using neural, humoral, and cellular signaling.
3. Describe key functions of the major organ systems and explain how they are integrated and regulated.
4. Explain how disease states critically involve abnormal cellular communication, homeostatic control, and metabolism in organ systems.
5. Apply the scientific method, analyze experimental data, and interpret biomedical literature, to solve problems in physiology and medicine.

Grading:

Grades are assigned based on points earned in exams, chapter quizzes and discussions, laboratory activities, summaries of current research, and a final exam as follows (also see course outline):

1. 420 points – Exams. 60 points for each of 7 exams. Each exam includes 12 sets of matching / put-in-order questions. All exams will be on Canvas, during scheduled laboratory time as indicated on the course outline.
2. 120 points – Chapter quizzes or discussion assignments. 5 points for each of 24 chapters (chapters 9 and 10 are omitted; chapters 14 and 17 are spread over 2 days). All quizzes and assignments will be on Canvas, with end of week due dates.
3. 225 points – Laboratory activities, discussion, or reports. 5 points for each of 44 labs (lab 14a gets double points). All labs will be on Canvas, with end of week due dates.
4. 25 points – Completion of two (2) typed summaries of two (2) peer reviewed journal articles, located using PubMed at the National Library of Medicine. The link to PubMed is on my website and is also listed here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Each summary must be two (2) pages long, double spaced, and must include a complete reference to the article and the PubMed ID number. Summaries are due via Canvas the week before finals. Each summary is worth 12.5 points.

5. 110 points – Comprehensive Final exam. I will cut and paste 20 questions from each of exams 1-4 and 15 questions from each of exams 5-6. The final exam will be on Canvas during scheduled finals time as indicated on the course outline.
6. Exams cannot be made up.

Grade distribution:

Suggestions for success:

• Read the text; answer the Quiz Yourself and Supplemental questions.
• Do the labs; answer and submit the Discussion / Reports for each lab.
• Visualize physiological processes by drawing diagrams.
• Establish study groups

Attendance:

• It is the responsibility of the student to drop a course that she/he are no longer attending or participating in.
• The instructor may drop a student after two consecutive days of non-attendance or non-submission of assignments, unless arrangements are made in advance.

Cell phones and wrist devices (as relevant):

• Turn off and do not use cell phones and wrist devices unless their use is integral to the class.
• Use of a cell phone or a wrist devices for any reason during an exam will result in zero (0) points for that exam (SME Policy).

Classroom environment (as relevant):

• Students are entitled to and deserve a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
• Disruptive behaviors are not permitted; this includes, but is not limited to, talking and using cell phones when not integral to the class.
• Students are required to obey generally accepted protocols for handling sharps and biohazardous fluids and materials.
• Eating and drinking are not permitted in the classrooms nor in the lab rooms.

Academic Integrity:*

The Academic Senate at MJC shares the original jurisdiction for conduct violationsin the area of academic integrity. The Academic Senate at MJC has defined academi integrity and identified possible means for maintaining academic integrity at the College. The following are violations of academic integrity.

• Cheating - Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise; misrepresenting or non-reporting of pertinent information in all forms of work submitted for credit.
• Facilitating Academic Dishonesty - Intentionally or knowingly helping, or attempting to help, another to violate a provision of the institutional code of academic integrity.
• Plagiarism - The deliberate adoption or reproduction of ideas, words or statements of another person as one's own, without acknowledgement. This includes all group work and written assignments.

Consequences of Violations:*

The grading of a student's work rests on the fundamental idea that an instructor is evaluating a student's own work, so cheating or plagiarism demonstrates a failure to complete this most basic requirement of any course. Thus, a faculty member may administer academic consequences for violating the Academic Integrity Policy ranging from partial credit to an 'F' on the assignment or exam.

The instructor may also consider that a student's violation of academic integrity should be a consideration for disciplinary measures. Disciplinary action for violating academic integrity is administered by the Student Discipline Officer under Board Policy & Procedure 5500 Standards of Conduct.

*Source: MJC - Student Services https://www.mjc.edu/studentservices​/freedomintegrity.php