3730 Syllabus F 20 - Jill Tall PDF

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BIOL 3730 Human Physiology Fall 2020, CRN 42366, 4 SH INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Dr. Jill Tall Office: Room 4026, Ward Beecher Hall E-mail: [email protected] Indicate BIOL 3730 Student in the subject line of the e-mail LECTURE INFORMATION Lecture will be given via Webex Monday-Thursday 12:00-12:50, I will record each session and post to the course Blackboard site COURSE RECOMENDATIONS • Silverthorn DU, Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach. 8th edition, 2019. Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN13: 978-0-13-460519-7. • Enrollment on the BIOL 3730 Human Physiology course on the Blackboard site. COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in human physiology. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Understand homeostasis and the role of body systems in maintaining homeostasis 2. Understand the structure and function of the muscular, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems ATTENDANCE Attendance is expected at all Webex lecture sessions. Students are responsible for all information given, including any announcements concerning changes to the course schedule. GRADE-RELATED The final course grade is based on the following: Examination 1 Examination 2 Examination 3 Examination 4 Examination 5

Percentage of the Total Course Grade 20 20 20 20 20

Extra work, such as writing a research paper or the like, to improve final course grade is not permitted. This course is not graded on a curve; and the final course grade will be calculated using the following scale: Percent 90 – 100 80 – 89.9 70 – 79.9 60 – 69.9 0 – 59.9

Final Course Letter Grade A B C D F

Due to privacy issues, assignment scores and course grade cannot be discussed on the telephone or transmitted via electronic mail. Scores will be posted on the BIOL 3730 Human Physiology Blackboard site. If you choose not to use the Blackboard site, then you may discuss your grade-related questions with Page 1 of 6

Dr. Tall by appointment. From the date of Blackboard posting, students have one week to contest the score earned on a particular assignment. EXAMINATION-RELATED Examinations will cover textbook content, lecture material, and all information provided on the BIOL 3730 Human Physiology Blackboard course site. Exams will be given ON CAMPUS, IN WARD BEECHER HALL #3022. On exam day, students will wait outside the lecture hall until invited into the room. All bags, backpacks, books, etc. must be placed along the walls of the hall during the examination (a purse may be placed at your feet). The only items allowed on the desktop during the exam are as follows: pencil, eraser, and YSU ID card. If you require any other item on the desktop during the test, then please speak with Dr. Tall prior to the exam day. •

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SCANTRON ANSWER SHEET o First things first… print and bubble last name, open bubble, first name o Print and bubble 8 digit Banner number, including the zeros (e.g., 00215123) without the leading “Y” o If these instructions are not followed, then the examination score will receive a 1% deduction o Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter corresponding to your choice on the answer sheet o Keep your Scantron sheet covered to prevent others from looking at your answers  Failure to do this may lead the instructor to believe you are collaborating with a classmate in order to share answers o Instructor is not responsible for mistakes you make marking your responses o Failure to use a #2 pencil will result in zero points for the examination EXAMINATION QUESTION PACKET o You may write on the question packet o Questions about exam questions  Instructor will not answer questions during the examination, as interpretation is a component of the test  If you have a concern or comment regarding a question • Circle the entire question and thoroughly describe your concerns in the area next to the question • Personally hand the exam question packet to the instructor when you are completed • Place the scantron answer sheet in the correct pile o Disregard any spelling and grammatical errors on the examination

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EXAMINATION LOGISTICS o Clothing-related  Nothing is allowed to be worn on your wrists (e.g. Apple Watch) during the examination  Hats with a brim as well as hoods (i.e., the hood pulled up from a sweatshirt/hoodie) are not permitted to be worn during the examination  Clothing with physiological content, information, or answers is not permitted to be worn o No electronic devices are to be in view and must be turned “off” while the exam is in progress  If an electronic device is found, seen, handled, and/or heard, then the student will receive zero points for the examination o You will be given 50 minutes to complete the examination  A clock will be projected onto the front screen during the examination  The instructor will announce when 5 minutes are remaining o When you are completed  Bring the question packet and scantron answer sheet to the front of the room  There are multiple test versions, failure to place your scantron answer sheet in the correct version pile will result in the grade calculated by computer grading o If you are still working on the test when the instructor announces that it is 12:50  Put your pencil down, get up from your seat and leave the room  The instructor will collect your papers o Failure to turn in or stop working on your examination at 12:50 will result in zero points o Any student late for class will not be permitted to take the exam if another student has already completed the test and left the lecture hall o Scores will be posted on Blackboard

The instructor must be contacted by e-mail no later than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled exam, or no make-up examination will be possible. Make-up exams will be given at the discretion of the instructor, and only be considered for serious and validated reasons (see Documentation of Excuses section). Makeup exams may include multiple choice, short answer or essay style of questions. Make-up lecture examinations are not given to replace an exam grade (i.e., you did poorly on an exam and want to retake it for a better grade). Any unexcused, missed examination will result in zero points for that examination. DOCUMENTATION OF EXCUSES To be eligible for a make-up examination or an incomplete grade for the course, you must provide Dr. Tall with documentation appropriate for the reason. For example, if you missed an examination due to a car accident, then the police report recounting the accident will be considered appropriate documentation. Documents must be given to Dr. Tall within one week of the examination and will not be accepted at the end of the semester. NOTE: students who miss class and/or an examination due to a planned vacation, wedding, work schedule, or the like will not be eligible for a make-up test. INCOMPLETE COURSEWORK AND LATE WITHDRAWALS Dr. Tall adheres to the Youngstown State University Undergraduate Bulletin regarding incomplete grades. A late withdrawal from the course must be deemed justifiable by Dr. Tall. To be eligible for a late withdrawal, you must speak with Dr. Tall immediately about the circumstance surrounding the petition.

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ACADEMIC HONESTY Students are will adhere to Youngstown State University’s policies concerning academic honesty as presented in “The Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct” made available through the Office of Student Life. BLOOM’S TAXONOMY In 1956, Benjamin Bloom headed a group of educational psychologists who developed a classification of levels of intellectual behavior important in learning. During the 1990's a new group of cognitive psychologists updated the taxonomy to reflect relevance to 21st century. Like other taxonomies, Bloom’s is hierarchical, meaning that learning at the higher levels is dependent on having attained prerequisite knowledge and skills at lower levels (each level is built on a foundation of the previous levels) “PEARLS OF WISDOM” FOR SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE Physiology is a difficult course. There, I’ve said it. I would never make a declaration that the content of this course is uncomplicated. This course covers a large volume of challenging material that must be understood beyond a superficial level. As demonstrated in the Bloom’s Taxonomy figure, this course will require you to apply knowledge as well as analyze and evaluate information. MY PROMISE… I will come to lecture prepared to explain, clarify, and discuss human physiology. I will answer questions to the best of my knowledge and look-up any uncertainties. I will start on time and will not go over 50 minutes. I will adhere to the course schedule; however, changes may occur as conditions warrant. I will treat students in this course as undergraduates taking a 3700-level course…I have realistic expectations, especially during this unprecedented time.

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TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE Week

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M 9/07 T W TH M 9/14 T W TH M 9/21 T W TH M 9/28 T W TH M10/05 T W TH M 10/12 T W TH M 10/21 T W TH

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Syllabus Review and Center for Student Progress – Tutoring Information Introduction to Physiology Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues Membrane Dynamics Membrane Dynamics Communication, Integration, & Homeostasis Introduction to the Endocrine System Introduction to the Endocrine System Introduction to the Endocrine System Metabolism and Energy Balance Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism Metabolism and Energy Balance Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism Metabolism and Energy Balance Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism No Class – Labor Day EXAMINATION #1 WBSH #3022 Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties The Central Nervous System The Central Nervous System The Central Nervous System Sensory Physiology Sensory Physiology Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control Muscles Muscles Muscles Control of Body Movement Control of Body Movement EXAMINATION #2 WBSH #3022 Cardiovascular Physiology Cardiovascular Physiology Cardiovascular Physiology NO CLASS – FALL BREAK NO CLASS – FALL BREAK Cardiovascular Physiology Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure Blood Blood Page 5 of 6

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M 10/26 T W TH M 11/02 T W TH M 11/09 T W TH M 11/16 T W TH M 11/23 T W TH M 11/30 T W TH

EXAMINATION #3 WBSH #3022 Mechanics of Breathing Mechanics of Breathing Mechanics of Breathing Mechanics of Breathing Gas Exchange and Transport Gas Exchange and Transport Gas Exchange and Transport Gas Exchange and Transport Gas Exchange and Transport NO CLASS – VETERANS DAY EXAMINATION #4 WBSH #3022 The Kidneys The Kidneys The Kidneys The Kidneys The Kidneys Fluid and Electrolyte Balance NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING BREAK NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING BREAK Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Fluid and Electrolyte Balance EXAMINATION #5 WBSH #3022

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