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FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY: CELLULAR AND ORGAN PHYSIOLOGY FALL 2021 ROBERT T. WATSON, PH.D. WILLIAM F. COLLINS, III, PH.D. DEPARTMENT OF NEUROBIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Table of Contents Part 1: Course Overview

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Course Information:

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Instructor and Staff Information:

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How We Will Communicate:

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How to Succeed in this Course:

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Technical Requirements:

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Part 2: Course Learning Objectives Part 3: Course Schedule

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Class and Exam Schedule:

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Part 4: Grading, Attendance, and Late Work Policies

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Assessment and Grading:

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LIVER Assignment Due Dates:

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Excused Absences:

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Course Letter Grades:

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Part 5: University and Course Policies University Policies:

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Recommended Readings

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Description of LIVER Activities

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Last updated August 22, 2021

Syllabus

BIO 203: Cellular and Organ Physiology

Fall 2021

Part 1: Course Overview Course Information: Course title: Fundamentals of Biology: Cellular and Organ Physiology Course catalog # and section: BIO 203 sections 30 & 31 Credit hours: 3 Semester: Fall 2021 Course Meeting Time/Delivery Mode: Synchronous Online Section 30: TuTh 9:45 – 11:05 AM; Online Synchronous via Zoom Section 31: TuTh 4:45 – 6:05 PM; Online Synchronous via Zoom Note: These sections are offered in an online format. Pre-health students should consult a pre-professional advisor before registering. General education designation(s) (SBC): STEM+ Prerequisites: C or higher in CHE 129, CHE 131 or CHE 141 or Corequisite CHE 152 Pre- or Corequisite: MAT 125 or higher or AMS 151 Learning Resources: ● Echo lecture recordings are the main resources that should be used in preparation for the exams. ● OpenStax (https://openstax.org) is an excellent resource and suggested readings are included at the end of the syllabus. OpenStax textbooks are available for free online. Web view is recommended and works seamlessly on any device. If you prefer, you can also get a print version at a modest cost. If you choose to buy a print version on Amazon, make sure you use the link on openstax.org so you get the official OpenStax print version. (Simple printouts sold by third parties on Amazon are not verifiable and not as high-quality.) ● Human Physiology (Dee Unglaub Silverthorn 8e, 2018) is an excellent resource for the human physiology content and many of the figures in the lecture recordings are from this textbook. Suggested readings are included at the end of the syllabus. This textbook is not required for the course. ● Turning Technologies’ Polling will be used to record student engagement during the synchronous online class meetings. The Turning Point remote mobile responses feature will be used and a physical clicker will not be required. Information about purchasing, setting up and using a Turning Technologies account is available at (https://it.stonybrook.edu/services/clickers). Course Description: The fundamentals of cell and organ physiology in mammalian and nonmammalian organisms are introduced. The structure and function of cell membranes, the physiology of cell to cell signaling, cellular respiration and homeostasis of organs and organisms are examined with an emphasis on the comparative physiology of vertebrates and invertebrates.

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Syllabus

BIO 203: Cellular and Organ Physiology

Fall 2021

Course Delivery Mode and Structure: This section of BIO 203 is offered in a synchronous online format. Students view recorded lectures on their own time and complete assignments administered online through Blackboard. Synchronous live sessions with instructors using a video conference platform (Zoom) will take place during the normally scheduled class period (see Course Schedule). These sessions are intended to actively engage students in the process of acquiring new knowledge and mastering new concepts. The online BIO 203 has the same content, goals, and standards as the traditional lecture and hybrid versions of BIO 203. The reading assignments, amount of recommended study time, and the exam format are the same as in other BIO 203 sections. All assignments and course interactions will utilize internet technologies. See the “Technical Requirements” section for more information. In Blackboard, you will access online lessons, lectures, course materials, and resources. LIVER Activities are all due on Friday; with deadlines at 5am and 5pm, EST. Some variations may occur. Instructor and Staff Information: Instructor Names and Emails: ●

Robert Watson (Course Director): [email protected]

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William Collins: [email protected]

Questions related to course content should be directed to the course instructors. Instructor’s time zone: EST Office Hours: All Instructor and TA office hours will be held online using a video conference platform (Zoom). An office hours schedule is provided on the course Blackboard site. TA contact information can be found in Blackboard under Instructor Information. Course Administrators:

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Ms. Diane Pauciullo: Exam Grades, Excused Absences [email protected] G108 CMM/BLL, (631) 632-8171 Students who feel there has been a mistake in the grading of an exam or who are applying for an excused absence from an exam should contact Ms. Pauciullo.

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Ms. Lynette Giordano: Course Registration [email protected] G110 CMM/BLL, (631) 632-8530 Students with registration issues (e.g., add/drop, section change, waitlist) should contact Ms. Giordano directly.

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BIO 203: Cellular and Organ Physiology

Fall 2021

How We Will Communicate: Regular, professional and respectful communication is essential in online classes. Review the Online Communication Guidelines carefully and contact the course instructors or administrators with any questions you may have. To make sure you are receiving all communication in this course: ● Log into Blackboard at least once a day, check announcements and the discussion board. ● Regular Announcements will be posted in Blackboard and may or may not be sent via email. ● For personal/private issues, email the instructors directly. If you use Blackboard’s email tool from the course site, it will automatically include your full name, course name and section when you send me an email. Please allow between 24-48 hours for an email reply. ● Your Stony Brook University email must be used for all University-related communications. All instructor correspondence will be sent to your SBU email account. Plan on checking your SBU email account regularly for course-related messages. To log in to Stony Brook Google Mail, go to http://www.stonybrook.edu/mycloud and sign in with your NetID and password. How to Succeed in this Course: Online learning requires more from students. You will need to take greater responsibility for managing your time and participating fully in the class. For this class, you should set aside at least 5-10 hours per week in addition to regularly scheduled class meetings. For this class, you must also ● Check Blackboard and your SBU email regularly ● Keep track of all due dates and plan ahead! ● Complete all assigned readings in the course ● Complete all graded assignments on time There are multiple resources, university offices, and help desks that are available to assist you with everything from advising, tutoring, accessibility, online-specific support, and much more. Review some Academic Success Strategies and visit the Student Resources page to ensure your success in this course. Technical Requirements: Having a reliable computer and Internet connection throughout the term is required. Caution! For many classes, you will be at a disadvantage if you attempt to complete all coursework on a smartphone or tablet. It may not be possible to submit the files required for your homework assignments. If you need to borrow a device, please visit SBU’s Laptop Loan Program. Blackboard: The BIO 203 Blackboard site can be accessed at blackboard.stonybrook.edu. Students are expected to check Blackboard at least once every day. Important materials such as announcements, lecture slides/handouts, exam answers, and grades will be posted exclusively on the site. Turning Technologies’ Polling will be used to record student engagement during the synchronous online class meetings. The Turning Point remote mobile responses feature will be used and a physical clicker will not be required. Information about purchasing, setting up and 4

Syllabus

BIO 203: Cellular and Organ Physiology

Fall 2021

using a Turning Technologies account is available at (https://it.stonybrook.edu/services/clickers). Technical Assistance: If you need technical assistance at any time during the course or to report a problem with Blackboard you can: ● ● ●

Phone: 631-632-9800 M-F 9:00-5:00 (device support, Wi-Fi, software, hardware, logins) Submit a help request ticket: https://it.stonybrook.edu/services/itsm Email [email protected]

Part 2: Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Recognize the scientific vocabulary of structures, processes and overarching concepts in comparative physiology 2. Describe the basic challenges faced by all organisms (membrane transport, maintaining water and ion balance, homeostasis, cell-cell communication, acquiring energy), and the trade-offs required for meeting those challenges. 3. Compare and contrast the strategies used by various organisms (mammals, other vertebrates, invertebrates) to meet these basic challenges across levels of biological organization (cellular, tissue, organ, organ system) in several organ systems (neural, musculoskeletal, cardiac, respiratory, digestive, immune, renal, reproductive). 4. Synthesize and evaluate information surrounding the regulation of physiological systems in written and graphical form.

Part 3: Course Schedule The possibility exists that unforeseen events will make schedule changes necessary. Any changes will be clearly noted in course Announcements or through Stony Brook email. This is an online class with weekly synchronous Zoom meetings on the following dates. Students are expected to view recorded lectures before each class and complete the assigned LIVER activities for each unit. (See page 8 for due dates.)

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BIO 203: Cellular and Organ Physiology

Fall 2021

Class and Exam Schedule: Section 30: TuTh 9:45 - 11:05 AM; Online Synchronous via Zoom Section 31: TuTh 4:45 - 6:05 PM; Online Synchronous via Zoom Module 1

Class 1

Date Aug. 24

Instructor Collins

Lecture Recording(s) – view before class 1. Basic Principles / 2. Body Temperature

LIVER due

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2

Aug. 26

2

3

Aug. 31

Collins

3. Thermoregulation

8/27

Collins

4. Water and Ion Balance

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3

5

Sep. 2

Collins

5. Water and Ion Balance - Regulation

Sep. 7

Collins

6. Electrochemical Equilibria

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Sep. 9

Collins

7. Membrane Potentials

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Sep.14

Collins

8. Cell Signaling

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Sep. 16

Collins

8. Cell Signaling (continued)

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Sep. 21

Collins

9. Muscle (Skeletal)

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10

Sep. 23

Collins

10. Motor Control

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11

Sep. 28

Collins

11. Cardiovascular System

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Sep. 30

Collins

12. Cardiovascular System – Regulation

Oct. 5

No Class

Exam 1 (Modules 1-4): 8:15 - 9:35 PM

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Oct. 7

Watson

13. Nervous System

Oct. 12

No Class

Fall Break

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14

Oct. 14

Watson

14. Nervous System (continued)

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15

Oct. 19

Watson

15. Endocrine Systems

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Oct. 21

Watson

16. Reproduction

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Oct. 26

6

9/10

9/17

9/24

10/1

10/15

10/22

Review for Exam 2

Oct. 28

No Class

Exam 2 (Modules 5-8): 8:15 - 9:35 PM

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Nov. 2

Watson

17. Respiratory Systems

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Nov. 4

Watson

18. Respiratory Systems and Gas Exchange

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Nov. 9

Watson

19. Renal System – Anat. and Cellular Mechanisms

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Nov. 11

Watson

20. Renal System – Regulation

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Nov. 16

Watson

21. Digestion

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Nov. 18

Watson

22. Digestion – Regulation

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24

Nov. 23

Watson

23. Bone and Blood

Nov. 25

No Class

Thanksgiving Break

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Nov. 30

Watson

24. Immune System - Innate Immunity

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Dec. 2

Watson

25. Immune System - Adaptive Immunity

Dec. 8

9/3

11/5

11/12

11/19

12/3

Cumulative Final Exam (Modules 1-12): 8:00 - 10:00 AM

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BIO 203: Cellular and Organ Physiology

Fall 2021

Part 4: Grading, Attendance, and Late Work Policies Assessment and Grading: Midterm Exams (50% of Course Grade) Two midterm exams will be administered during common exam periods indicated in the Class Schedule on page 6 of the syllabus. Each exam is worth 25% of the course grade. Cumulative Final Exam (35% of Course Grade) A cumulative final exam will be administered during the scheduled common final exam period indicated in the Class Schedule on page 6 of the syllabus. The exam will cover all of the course content. LIVER Activities (15% of Course Grade) Several types of learning activities are offered both asynchronously and synchronously during scheduled class time. Description of their content, goals, due dates, scoring, and feedback provided can be found on pages 7 & 8 and at the end of this document. The activities are administered via the course Blackboard site. DoIT provides assistance with all aspects of accessing and submitting activities through Blackboard, and with accessing grades (see Technical Assistance on page 5 of this document for more information.) Up to 1000 activity points will contribute to the final grade. Students earning 1000 or more of the ≥1400 available activity points will earn the full 15% of their final grade. Because of the number of opportunities to earn the full number of activity points, no excused absences or makeup opportunities are available for activities for any reason. Additionally, requests for regrading of activities will not be considered. Viewing Grades on Blackboard: Points and feedback for graded activities will be posted to the My Grades area. LIVER Activities Points per Activity

Total Points

Online L & I assignments (due by 5:00 AM on Fridays*)

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360

Online V assignments (due by 5:00 PM on Fridays*)

30

360

Online E quizzes administered during class

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480

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BIO 203: Cellular and Organ Physiology

Fall 2021

LIVER Assignment Due Dates: Learn & Introspect

Module

Date

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Fri. Aug. 27

5:00 AM

Verify 5:00 PM

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Fri. Sep. 3

5:00 AM

5:00 PM

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Fri. Sep. 10

5:00 AM

5:00 PM

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Fri. Sep. 17

5:00 AM

5:00 PM

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Fri. Sep. 25

5:00 AM

5:00 PM

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Fri. Oct. 1

5:00 AM

5:00 PM

Exam 1 – no LIVER Activities 7

Fri. Oct. 15

5:00 AM

5:00 PM

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Fri. Oct. 22

5:00 AM

5:00 PM

Exam 2 – no LIVER Activities 9

Fri. Nov. 5

5:00 AM

5:00 PM

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Fri. Nov. 12

5:00 AM

5:00 PM

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Fri. Nov. 19

5:00 AM

5:00 PM

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Fri. Dec. 3

5:00 AM

5:00 PM

Excused Absences: LIVER Activities: No excused absence or makeup opportunity will be given for a missed activity. Exams: Unavoidable absence from an exam may be excused. ● ●

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Students who are absent from an exam must notify the course administrator, Ms. Pauciullo, within 24 hours of the Exam. Each student with an excused absence from a Midterm Exam may take a makeup exam before the end of the semester. The format of the makeup exam will be short answer questions. Each student with an excused absence from the Final Exam may take a makeup exam at the beginning of the following semester. The format of the makeup will be short answer questions. Each student with an excused absence from the Final Exam will receive a temporary grade of ‘I’ until the makeup exam is completed.

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BIO 203: Cellular and Organ Physiology

Fall 2021

Course Letter Grades: Course grades will be calculated as follows: ● (0.5 x Midterm Exam average) + (0.35 x Final Exam score) + (0.015 x Activity Points*) ● *maximum Activity Points = 1000 Course letter grades will be determined according to the following percentage cut-offs: A

A-

B+

B

B-

C+

C

C-

D+

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F

≥ 93%

≥ 88

≥ 83

≥ 78

≥ 73

≥ 68

≥ 63

≥ 58

≥ 54

≥ 50...