Dr. D. Yordy 

 Course Syllabus, Spring 2010

Biology 1020: Human Physiology

Text*: Principles of Human physiology, Stanfield and Germann, 3rd edition, 2008

Topic

Text*

 Learning Objectives

Introduction to physiology & homeostasis

Chapter 1

 I

Chemistry/Cell chemistry

Physiology Lab Manual, Appendix

 II, III

Cell structure

Chapter 2

 IV

Energy /Enzymes

Chapter 3

 V

Cellular metabolism

Chapter 3

 V

Membranes and transport

Chapter 4

 VI

Physiology of the nervous system          

Chapter7, Chapter 8

 VII

Muscle physiology

Chapter 12

 VIII

Somatic versus autonomic nervous system

Chapter 11

 IX

Cardiovascular physiology

Chapter 13, Chapter 15 X, XI, XII
Blood pressure

Chapter 14

 XIII

Respiratory physiology

Chapter 16, Chapter 17

 XIV, XV, XVI

Urinary physiology

Chapter 18, Chapter 19

 XVII, XVIII, XIX

Digestive physiology

Chapter 20

 XX

 

 

  

Exam dates (tentative) :  2/23/10; 3/16/10; 4/13/10

Final examination to be scheduled

 

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