BLOODHOUND RESEARCH		VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE                                    HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY SYLLABUS
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BIOLOGY DEPT. HOME PAGE		Course No.:  Biol 231  Course Title:  Human Physiology Units:  5 Section No.:  5222  Class Hours:  12:50 – 5:30 pm  Days:  T/Th, Room No.:   31-1 Instructor : Dr. Harvey, Ph.D.   Office No.:SL6   Telephone Ext.:  2658 e-mail:  harveyl@vvc.edu  VVC online at www.vvc.edu
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		SPRING CALENDAR
		Spring Semester Begins    February 13
		Lincoln’s Day Holiday    February 17
		Washington’s Day Holiday  February 20
		Spring Break (no classes)   April 10 – 13
		Memorial Day    May 29
		Final Exams    June 5-9
		Spring Semester Ends   June 10
		NOTE – CLASSES WILL NOT BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: Monday February 17; Monday February 20; Monday thru Sunday, April 10 - 16; Friday, Monday May 29.
		WITHDRAWAL POLICY:  Last day to withdraw from a semester length  class and receive a “W” is XXX, 2006.

Course Description

This course is an introduction to general physiology with emphasis on the homeostatic mechanisms of the human body.  The topics to be covered are biochemical aspects of cell function, integrated control of organ systems and homeostasis.  The laboratory will include demonstrations and experiments to support basic physiological concepts.  Included are experiments selected specifically for instruction in interpretation of physiological test and diagnostic testing procedures.

Prerequisites 

College chemistry:  Chemistry 100 or 201.  College biology:  Biology 201, 202 2033, 100, or 107; Anatomy 221; all completed with a grade of “C” or better.  Transcripts must be produced by Feb. 15, 2006, AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS, or you will be dropped from the class.  There are no exceptions!

Textbook(s)

Text:  Human Anatomy & Physiology, Marieb,  6^th ed., 2003.

Lab:  Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Marieb, 6^th ed.

Attendance

Attendance is required and is the responsibility of the student.  If you do not attend the first class session you will be dropped by the instructor.  If you do not plan to continue to attend class you must drop the course to avoid receiving an “F” grade.  PLEASE NOTE:  Each class session is very important.  On the third lecture and/or laboratory absence, dismissal from the class will result.

(Class attendance is not a measure of performance or proficiency.  Whether a student is just physically present in the class is not a valid basis for grading.  Reference Title 5 Section 55002 of the California Code of Regulations: (A) Grading Policy.  The course provides for measurement of student performance in terms of stated course objectives and culminates in a formal, permanently recorded grade based upon uniform standards in accordance with section 55758 of this Division. The grade is based on demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter and the ability to demonstrate that proficiency, at least in part, by means of written expression that may include essays, or, in courses where the curriculum committee deems them to be appropriate, by problem solving exercises or skills demonstrations by students.)   

Withdrawal Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdrawal from this class.  DO NOT simply stop coming to class and expect the professor to drop you.  Not withdrawing from class may result in an “F” grade for the class.  If you take a “W” for the course, no assignments are carried into the next semester.  You must repeat the class!  Last date to drop the class and receive a “W” is March, 2006. 
 
 

Incomplete

If a student has completed most of the course (75% or more) with a “C” or better average, but is unable to complete the remainder of the semester due to extenuating circumstances (see student handbook), they may elect to take an incomplete (INC) for the course.  You are allowed to make up all missing assignments.  An incomplete does NOT allow you to repeat completed assignments.   All missed assignments and exams must be completed by the following semester or the grade will revert back to the one they would have earned at the end of this semester.  It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the request for an incomplete.  This must be completed in writing on a special school form and signed by both the instructor and the student before the end of the semester.

Final Grade

Grades in this class are non-negotiable.  I would highly suggest studying for your grade.  If you are not achieving the grade level you are hoping for in this class, then don’t wait until the last minute to ask for help or enquire about your grades.  Especially do not wait until the final exam, or even after, and hope I will change your grade to what you would like it to be.  You, the student, earn your grade, I do not assign you one.  I will be happy though to help you to try to improve your grade.

Your final grade is based on the sum of your scores.  You may determine your grade at any time during the course by totaling the points you have accumulated and dividing that total by the number of total points possible.  There will be 3 lecture exams worth 150 points each and one final exam also worth 150 points.  Exam topics will cover everything you have been assigned to read, as well as everything that is presented in lecture.  Lecture quizzes will not be announced and will not require a scantron.  In addition to lecture exams and quizzes, laboratory quizzes will be given at any time during lab.  There will be approximately 12 quizzes worth 20 points each.  No exams or quizzes will be dropped.  A power point presentation worth fifty (52) points will be required towards the end of the semester.  You must turn in the power points at the beginning of the lecture session, no exceptions, on the date it is due.  There will be no extra credit given in this class.

A total of 28 laboratory points will be given to each student for participation during lab.  These points will be added to the total score at the end of the semester only.

Make-up exams will ONLY be given on June 2, 2006 at 10:00 am.  Missed quizzes cannot be made up.  In order to qualify for a make-up exam, the student must inform the instructor prior to the exam that he/she will not be present for the exam.  The absence must be one approved by Victor Valley College in order to apply for a make-up exam. All grades will be posted on the internet.  The instructor will give you a password and ID number.  If you have any questions about your grade you must inform the instructor within five days of the grade posting.  There will be no change in grades after the five days.  This includes the final grade.  So make sure you check your grades frequently to make sure everything is all right. 
 

The percentage scale is as follows:

90 – 100%    = A

80 – 89.9%   = B

70 – 79.9%   = C

60 – 69.9%   = D

59.9 - L       = F

Classroom Policies: 

Etiquette and Ethics

Although extenuating circumstances occur and you must be late to class, do your best to arrive to class on time.  If for some reason you cannot arrive at the assigned time, then please enter the classroom quietly and have consideration for other students and the instructor.  Because we are also in an intimate classroom setting any extraneous talking is not appreciated during lecture because it is very distracting to your fellow students and even the instructor.

Please read the college policy on cheating and plagiarism.  Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated, and may result in failure of an exam/assignment, failure of the course or potential expulsion from the college.  If you have any questions regarding dishonesty or are in anyway unclear about the meaning of the college policy, please see me immediately.  If Academic Dishonesty is observed in the classroom, the assignment will be given a grade of “F”.  If Academic Dishonesty is observed for the second time, the student will be given an overall final grade of “F”.

Children

It is the policy of Victor Valley College that children NOT attend class with their parents nor be left unattended on campus while parents attend class.  If you qualify, there is a day-care center on campus, if not please make arrangements for a babysitter.

No food or drinks

It is school policy that NO food or drinks be allowed in the classroom.  Please not that the small sinks and drawers are not trash receptacles.  It is also important to leave all open foodstuff outside of the classroom, we have a tendency to collect a large herd of ants after awhile.  It is not pleasant having them crawl up your pant leg!!!   

PLEASE NOTE:  It is the responsibility of every person at each table to make sure the tabletop is clean after the class session is over.  It is also the responsibility of every person at the table to check the sink and drawers to make sure there is not trash in either.  After a laboratory procedure it is also the responsibility of everyone at the table to make sure the floors are swept and mopped.  If you do not make sure your table and the area around your table is clean there will be a 10 point deduction from every person sitting at that table after any or all class sessions. 

Lecture Schedule

This is a tentative lecture schedule with approximate dates for lecture topics and examinations.  Materials may be covered at a faster or slower pace, depending upon the circumstances.  It is the responsibility of the student to note any and all changes.  The chapters indicated for exams should be read by the day of the exam

Recordings:  All classroom lectures will be recorded for posterity.

Exams

PLEASE TAKE CAREFUL NOTE:  During an exam there will be no leaving the classroom for any reason, except with a written Doctor’s excuse.  If you leave the classroom your exam is over

If you are interested in challenging a question on an exam there is a proper protocol to follow.  You will be required to write down the number of the question on the exam and then, using a computer, type a one page rebuttal to that question explaining why you believe your question was correct, as well as supplying scientific/physiological facts to back your claims.  If your knowledge on the subject proves less than adequate you may lose extra points.  The professor’s opinion on your rebuttal is non-negotiable and final.  There will be no challenges during classroom discussion of the exam! 

Tentative Lab Schedule

PATHOLOGICAL REPORTS

1. Your presentation should be no longer than 12 minutes and no shorter than 10 minutes, with a 2 minute question and answer session.

2. Your presentation will be created on power point.  The power point presentation will include all of the following: 

1. Physiological basis for this disease:  Talk about the healthy state of the body.  For instance, if you are talking about cirrhosis of the liver explain how the liver works when it is healthy.  If you are talking about tuberculosis then explain how the lungs function when they are healthy.  Just because we already discussed this in lecture you are to assume no student has ever heard it before.  This should include approximately 2 minutes of your presentation.  Caution:  Most students leave this part completely out of their report.  I wouldn’t do that if I were you.

2. Etiology (Epidemiology):   What are the causes and origins of this disease?   Is there any important historical significance to this disease?  Where does this disease usually start?  Is there a particular season for this disease?  Is this disease communicable?  How is the disease transmitted?

3. Pathology:  How does this disease alter the physiology of the body?  What happens to the body as it passes from the healthy to the unhealthy state?  How does this disease multiply and grow?  What will the body do to attempt to bring itself back to homeostasis?  Be very detailed.  Include any and all physiological mechanisms that may breakdown because of this disease.

4. Signs and Symptoms

5. Prognosis and Treatment:  If there is more than one type of treatment, then choose only one or two that are used most often.  Explain why this type of treatment is used for this particular problem.  Will the person survive?  What will their quality of life be like?  How does this treatment actually work?  Again specify the mechanisms of this treatment and how it affects the pathology of the disease and the physiology of the body?

3. You will be required to have a Bibliography included on your power point.  Your Bibliography must contain no less then 5 references and 3 of these five must be from journal articles.  Do not limit yourself to the Merck Manual and Taber’s Medical  Encyclopedia.  You may reference the internet, but the sources must be legitimate.  For example, emedicine.com, nih.gov, cdc.gov.  You may not use anyone’s personal web site, except to obtain pictures.

4. When presenting you may NOT use reference materials such as 3x5.  You are expected to memorize your information and present it in an appropriate fashion to the class.  Your power point slides should be used as 3X5 cards.  But beware, if you pack your slide with too much information you will be counted down.  Each slide should have just a little information for the audience and you supply the rest from your knowledge.  The idea is to know your stuff and give an interesting presentation.

5. Your disks are due on May 11, 2006.  Make a copy for yourself and a second for prereview for part of your grade.  Each of the 5 sections are worth 10 points and the bibliography is worth 2 points for a total of 52 points.

PATHOLOGICAL DISORDERS 

1. Progeria
2. Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
3. Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus
4. Scleroderma (progressive systemic sclerosis)
5. Leukemia
6. Oligodendroglioma
7. Hepatitis B
8. Hepatitis C     
9. Anorexia
10. Bulemia
11. Myasthenia Gravis
12. Tetanus
13. Hodgkin’s Disease
14. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
15. Toxoplasmosis
16. Rubella
17. Cytomegalovirus
18. Marfan Syndrome
19. Cystic Fibrosis
20. Phenylkeotnuria
21. Hemophilia A
22. Hydrops Fetalis
23. Decompression Sickness

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24. Elephantiasis
25. Cirrhosis
26. Rickets
27. Mumps
28. Influenza
29. Rubeola
30. Smallpox
31. Herpes Simplex II
32. Scarlet Fever
33. Impetigo
34. Urinary Tract Infection (secondary to E. Coli)
35. Shigellosis
36. Typhoid Fever
37. Diptheria
38. Pertusis
39. Cholera
40. Botulism
41. Anthrax
42. Cat Scratch Fever
43. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
44. Q Fever
45. Glomerulonephritis
46. Gastritis
47. Tuberculosis
48. Crohn Disease
49. Adult Polycycstic Kidney Disease
50. Cryptorchidism
51. Prostatitis
52. Graves Disease
53. Addison Disease
54. Cushing Syndrome
55. Diabetes Mellitus
56. Kyphosis
57. Osteomyelitis
58. Gout
59. Lou Gehrig’s Disease (Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis)
60. Fibromyalgia
61. Anencephaly
62. Spina Bifida
63. Rabies
64. Tay Sach’s
65. Any other disease you are interested in presenting