CLASS TIME:

  2:00 P.M. MWF   SH 223

 LAB TIME:

 TEXTBOOK:

  Eckert Animal Physiology 5th Edition, Randall et. al. 

 LAB MANUAL:

  Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual 7th Edition, Marieb  

 CREDITS:

  4

 INSTRUCTOR:

   Hoyet Taylor

          Welcome to Animal Physiology, a comparative study of vertebrate and non-vertebrate life. IN the course of a semester we will study principles of physiology, physiological processes, and the integration of these systems into free life forms. An effort will be made to stress basic physiological principles and then demonstrate how these simple principles are integrated into various animal life forms.
          This course consists of three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week (expect to be in lab for the full three hours). Your efforts will be rewarded in the following manner...

Grading System

Note - Fractions of a percentage will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage.

          Absolutely no extra credit will be given to any one individual. Any extra credit that may be given will be available to the whole class equally. After all this is college. Also, I as the instructor reserve the right to adjust the grading schedule to accurately reflect your level of comprehension. This usually works to your advantage.
          Lecture quizzes will be given in the first ten minutes of class. DON'T BE LATE, lecture quizzes will not be given twice. Lecture quiz dates are given in the lecture outline. All labs are due the following week, and will be returned to you in about a week. 
          In order to be successful in this class you will need to be prompt, take good lecture notes, fill out your lab review sheets, do well on quizzes and tests, show up for labs, be attentive, and be able to memorize materials quickly. You will also need protective eyewear, gloves and a dissecting kit (all available in the campus Book SAC).
          Remember, your success and mine are linked. You are not out there alone. We can do this together, but you must give it 110%. Good luck!

Lecture

Date

Topic

Pages

1

8/27

Introduction to Animal Physiology

3-16

2

8/29

Intro. Continued and Intro. to Poster Presentations

3-16

3(1)

9/1

Methods for Exploring Physiology 

17-40

9/3

How to use the Internet to Find Primary Literature

4

9/5

Molecules, energy, and Biosynthesis 

41-78

5

9/8

Molecules etc. Contd.

41-78

6(2)

9/10

Membranes, Channels, and Transport

79-110

9/12

Topic Film

7*

9/15

More on Transport Mechanisms

79-110

8

9/17

Review (if necessary)

3-110

***

9/19

EXAM I

3-110

9

9/22

The Physical Basis of Neuronal Function

113-154

10

9/24

Communication Along and Between Neurons

155-214

11

9/26

Communication Contd.

155-214

9/29

Topic Film

12

10/1

Sensing the Environment (Taste and Smell)

215-276

13(3)

10/6

Sensing Contd. (Touch)

215-276

14

10/8

Sensing Contd. (Hearing and Sight)

215-276

10/10

Topic Film

15*

10/13

Organization of the Nervous System

277-300

16

10/15

Glands and Hormones

301-360

17

10/17

Hormones Contd. 

301-360

18

10/20

Muscles and Animal Movement

361-424

19*

10/22

Muscles Contd. (Skip Chapter 11, Animal Behavior)

361-424

***

10/24

EXAM II

113-424

20

10/27

Circulation

473-524

21(4)

10/29

Circulation Contd.

473-524

22*

11/3

Gas Exchange and Acid-Base Balance

525-578

23

11/5

Gas Exchange Contd.

525-578

24

11/7

Ionic and Osmotic Balance

579-630

25

11/10

Feeding, Digestion, and Metabolism

631-666

26

11/12

Body Size and Locomotion

667-698

27

11/14

Reproduction

667-698

28*

11/17

Energy Costs

699-736

(5)

11/19

Poster Presentation (students)

(5)

11/21

Poster Presentation (students)

(5)

11/24

Poster Presentation (students)

(5)

12/1

Poster Presentation (students)

586-607

12/3

Special Topics Presentation (Instructor)

29

12/5

Review

473-736

FINAL EXAM 

473-736

* Quizzes will be given in the first 10 minutes of class...Don't be late!!!
***Exam Dates
(1) Poster topic chosen
(2) List of primary research sought due
(3) Primary research arrival (8-10 articles)
(4) Proposed layout due
(5) Presentation of poster

Lab

Week

Topic

Page

5A

9/1-5

The Cell-Transportation Mechanism

40

6A

9/8-12

Classification of Tissue

49

17

9/15-19

Histology of Nervous Tissue

177

18A

9/22-26

Neurophysiology 

185

16A

9/29 - 10/3

Skeletal Muscle Physiology 

165

31

10/6-10

Electrocardiography

310

33

10/13-17

Pulse and BP Determination

333

28B

10/10-24

Hormonal Action

P38

39B

10/27-31

Digestion

P75

41A

11/3-7

Urinalysis (pee in a cup lab)

421

24

11/10-21

Vision

242

25

11/17-21

Hearing and Equilibrium 

256

26

12/1-5

Olfaction and Taste Reception

266

          There will be now weekly lab quizzes, however there will be a comprehensive lab final included with the final unit exam, EXAM III. Remember to always be prompt to lab, tardiness will detract from your lab grade (5% per incident). The only excuses accepted for missing a lab or quiz will be death or dismemberment. Don't forget to preview your labs before coming so you will be up to speed when lab begins. Again, good luck!