PSIO 195A How The Body Works 4:00PM-4:50PM R | Gittings 205 Fall 2004 Syllabus / Lecture Schedule

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PHYSIOLOGY 195A HOW THE BODY WORKS

1. PURPOSE
   The purpose of this course is to stimulate your interest in physiology - the field of biology that examines how organisms function.

2. ORGANIZATION
   The theme around which the course is organized is the response of organ systems in the human to muscular exercise. Informal lectures will be presented by faculty members of the Department of Physiology in the College of Medicine. In addition, you will be taught how to use the Physiology web server, so that you can obtain information about the Physiological Sciences' faculty and interact with them outside class. Each student will be required to select a faculty member (not necessarily one who teaches this class), arrange a visit to their laboratory to see first-hand how new information is obtained. During the lab visit you will "interview" the faculty member and other members of the research team and ask them the questions on the enclosed "question sheet for laboratory visit." You will then write up the answer to the questions (2 - 4 pages, double-spaced) and, next meet the faculty member once more to discuss any corrections which should be made. Finally, you will hand in the report to the course coordinator (Dr. Ann Baldwin).

   Two "Open Discussion" sessions have been arranged. The purpose of these sessions is for the students to ask faculty questions related to the physiology that we have covered in this course. All teaching faculty will be present. For each discussion session each student must prepare at least one question in advance and enter it on the Physiology web server so that faculty have access to the questions

3. GRADING
   The course will be graded on a scale A, B, C, D, E. To pass students must have no more than two unexcused absences. A sign-in sheet will be provided for each session for this purpose. In addition, students will be expected to participate by asking questions of the faculty member during presentations. A record will be kept of student participation.

   Students will, in addition need to submit a six page (double-spaced) paper on some area of physiology relevant to this course. The topic selected must be discussed with and approved by the faculty member in advance. At least three literature sources such as book chapters, reviews and research papers in scientific journals must be cited. At least one must be a research paper. To receive a good grade the papers must demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of the material covered in the literature cited.

   Your total grade will be based on: active participation (20 pts); Open Discussion questions (20 pts); Lab Visit Report (30 pts); Research Paper (30 pts).

4. Faculty
   

   Dr. Ann Baldwin, Professor (coordinator)		626-6264
   Dr. Eldon Braun, Professor		626-7134
   Dr. Ralph Fregosi, Professor		621-2203
   Dr. Gail Koshland, Lecturer		626-7718

   Questions regarding the course should be directed to the course coordinator, Dr. Baldwin.

5. Reading
   There is no assigned text. Students who are interested in purchasing a book may consider "Principles of Anatomy" by Tortora and Grabowski, 9th edition, Wiley publishers.

Course Outline
PSIO 195A
Fall 2004
How the Body Works

Aug. 26	Introduction [Class Questionaire] [Questionaire for Lab Visit] [Questionaire for Web Posting]		Dr. Ann Baldwin
Sep. 2	How the Heart Works		Dr. Ann Baldwin
Sep. 9	How the Heart Works		Dr. Ann Baldwin
Sep. 16	Role of the Nervous System in Walking		Dr. Gail Koshland
Sep. 23	Role of the Nervous System in Walking		Dr. Gail Koshland
Sep. 30	How the Respiratory System Works		Dr. Ralph Fregosi
Oct. 7	How the Respiratory System Works		Dr. Ralph Fregosi
Oct. 14	Blood Supply to the Muscles		Dr. Ann Baldwin
Oct. 21	O2 Delivery from Blood to the Muscle Fibers		Dr. Ann Baldwin
Oct. 28	Cellular Mechanisms of Muscle Function		Dr. Gail Koshland
Nov. 4	Salt and Water Balance		Dr. Eldon Braun
Nov. 11	Veteran's Day
Nov. 18	Salt and Water Balance		Dr. Eldon Braun
Nov. 25	Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 2	Open Discussion		Faculty

This class will be held in Gittings Building, Room 205 - Thursdays - from 4:00 to 4:50 p.m.

Schedule for Laboratory Visit

When working on the Physiology web server to interact with faculty members and organize your lab visit, please follow the suggested timeline:

By Sept. 23		Laboratory selected and lab visit arranged with faculty member.
By Nov. 4		Laboratory visit complete
By Nov. 18		Report MUST be complete and handed in to course-coordinator (Dr. Ann Baldwin).