Biol 252 – Fundamentals of human anatomy & physiology

 

DATE

TOPICS

CHAPTER

M

Jan

12

Introduction; Histology

4

W

Jan

14

The Integumentary system

5

F

Jan

16

Bone structure and function

6

M

Jan

19

HOLIDAY

-

W

Jan

21

Bone growth, maintenance, and remodeling

6

F

Jan

23

Structure and function of joints; Intro to muscular system

8, 9

M

Jan

26

Sliding filament model of muscle contraction

9

W

Jan

28

Excitation-contraction coupling and energy use

9

F

Jan

30

Muscle performance; smooth muscle

9

M

Feb

2

Intro to nervous system: organization and histology

11

W

Feb

4

Neurophysiology: the resting potential

11

F

Feb

6

Neurophysiology: Action potentials and graded potentials

11

M

Feb

9

Synapses and neural processing

11

W

Feb

11

EXAM #1 (Chapters 4-6,8,9,11)

-

F

Feb

13

Structure, organization, and protection of the brain

12

M

Feb

16

Structure and organization of the spinal cord

12

W

Feb

18

Vision and the Eye

13

F

Feb

20

Chemical senses: olfaction & gustation; Hearing

13

M

Feb

23

Vestibular senses; simple sensory receptors

13

W

Feb

25

Nerve structure; cranial and spinal nerves

13

F

Feb

27

Motor systems, Autonomic nervous system

13, 14

M

Mar

2

Hormones and intracellular communication

15

W

Mar

4

Pituitary gland and its targets

15

F

Mar

6

Remaining endocrine glands

15

M

Mar

9

SPRING BREAK

-

W

Mar

11

SPRING BREAK

-

F

Mar

13

SPRING BREAK

-

M

Mar

16

Blood

16

W

Mar

18

Cardiac physiology

17

F

Mar

20

Regulation of cardiac output

17

M

Mar

23

Blood vessels and circulation

18

W

Mar

25

Lymphatic system and innate defenses

19, 20

F

Mar

27

Adaptive defenses of the immune system

20

M

Mar

30

EXAM #2 (Chapters 12-18)

-

W

Apr

1

A&P of the Respiratory System

21

F

Apr

3

Gas exchange and control of pulmonary ventilation

21

M

Apr

6

Gas transport by blood; Digestive system overview

21,22

W

Apr

8

Regulation of gastric activity

22

F

Apr

10

HOLIDAY

-

M

Apr

13

Physiology of the GI tract

22

W

Apr

15

Nutrition and Metabolism

23

F

Apr

17

Renal physiology; glomerular filtration

24

M

Apr

20

Formation and elimination of urine

24, 25

W

Apr

22

Male reproductive System

26

F

Apr

24

Female reproductive system

26

M

Apr

27

Hormonal regulation, Fertilization

26

R

Apr

30

FINAL 12pm - EXAM # 3 (Chapters 19-26)

-

 

 

Spring 2008 Course Information:

This course is introductory, but is quite difficult and comprehensive.  The lecture will primarily be a discussion of physiology of the human body, taking a systems-approach.  Anatomy and histology will also be included in lecture, although the study of most anatomy will take place in the lab.  The material taught in the lecture and the lab will be tested separately but the grades combined for the final course grade.

 

Lecture: MWF at 12:00-12:50PM in Caroll Hall, Room 111

Laboratory: Is a co-requisite.  You cannot take the lecture without the lab.  Labs will be taught by Teaching Assistants, coordinated by me.

Prerequisites: BIOL 101 & 101L.

 

About your Instructor:

Dr. Corey Johnson (johnsonc@med.unc.edu).

I received my Ph.D. in Cell & Developmental Biology from the UNC Medical School in 2006 where I studied anatomy and embryology.  I have been in the Biology department for 3 years, having taught BIOL 205, 252, 276, and 441.  I also teach gross anatomy in the Radiologic Science program in the summer.

 

Feel free to contact me by email.  I’m difficult to reach by phone so don’t bother.    I am 100% committed to being available to answer questions or explain difficult material.  If you need help in understanding anything, please stop by for help.  My office hours will be from 9:30am-11:45am Mondays and Wednesdays in Wilson 104A.  I will meet anytime outside of those hours (by appointment) for those who cannot make it during regular office hours.

 

Lecture Textbook:

Anatomy & Physiology, by Marieb and Hoehn, 3rd edition.  This book comes with a software study aid called InterActive Physiology.

 

Lab Manual:  For lab, you will need the lab manual “Human Anatomy Lab Manual,” by Johnson (yes, me.  I collect no royalties).  It is newly published so it won’t be available used this semester.  I also strongly recommend purchasing access to the software “Practice Anatomy Lab 2.0” available at www.practiceanatomylab.com.  Your prelab quizzes will be based on many of the images from this site.

 

Philosophy of grading and testing

I believe strongly in offering a difficult course that challenges the student.  The student who receives an ‘A’ will have mastery of the subject matter as is recommended by the university’s guidelines.  The testing for this course will be based on the readings from the textbook.  Naturally, most questions will come from lecture material, but at least 10-15% of the exams will contain material that I have not lectured on.

 

Grading policy and other information:

Outside of lecture, I will make any important information known through the ‘announcements’ section of Blackboard.  Grades will be posted to blackboard as soon as they are available after exams.  Your grade for this course will be determined by 3 non-cumulative exams and lab as follows:

 

Exams (75%):  3 exams will be given and each will comprise 25% of your final grade.  The mean for my exams is around 75%.

 

Lab (25%):  The required lab comprises 25% of your final grade.  There is no separate grade for lab.  This will work in your favor, since lab grades are typically higher than lecture exam grades.  Your TA will explain the details of lab grading.

 

READ THIS, IF NOTHING ELSE:  I will not be dropping your lowest grade.  If you decide to remain enrolled in this course, make sure you are willing to take the grade you deserve based on your performance.  You will be graded on the basis of your achievement alone, not your improvement.

 

Grading scale:

93-100 A

90-92   A-

87-89   B+

83-86   B

80-82   B-

77-79   C+ 

73-76   C

70-72   C-

67-69   D+

60-66   D

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