Download General Physiology – Biology 115, Fall 2016 Instructor: H. Bernheim

General Physiology – Biology 115, Fall 2016
Instructor: H. Bernheim
Dr. Bernheim's Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday12:30-2:00, and by appointment,
Office Barnum 105
Textbook: Principles of Human Physiology- Stanfield Sixth Edition
Class Meets: Block G+: M&W 1:30-2:45 PM in Lane Hall Room 100
Exams: Midterms: First Exam Monday October 17th ; Second Exam is Monday
November 14th ; Final Exam is Friday December 16th from 12-2 pm in Lane 100; each
exam is worth 100 points
Core Competencies Covered in Bio 115
Be able to analyze data, and to draw appropriate conclusions based on trends and/or
supported by statistics, and to formulate new questions based on presented findings
Be able to examine and interpret data presented in figures and tables, and to evaluate
conclusions based on the data presented
Be able to understand how to pursue scientific inquiry through formulating hypotheses
Be able to understand techniques and methods described in class
Be able to make connections between concepts in biology and the foundations of physical
sciences and computational methods
Be mindful of ethical considerations and societal outcomes in research and in
technological advancement
Knowledge Base Competencies Covered in Bio 115
An understanding of the major paradigms in biology, including evolution, cell theory,
genetic inheritance, the central dogma and integration of living systems
Appreciation of the morphological and physiological diversity of life, and the importance
of that diversity
Recognition that biological processes are based on chemical and physical principles, and
that biology informs medicine and community health
Subject Specific Competencies Covered in Bio 115
Understanding of homeostatic principles
Application of feedback analysis via proportional control systems to the respiration,
cardiovascular and renal systems
Date
Topic
9/7
9/12
9/14
9/19
9/21
9/26
Introduction/Homeostasis/ Diffusion
Diffusion, Transport, Electrical Potentials
Introduction to Respiration
Ventilation Mechanics
Ventilation-Mechanics
O2 and CO2 Transport
Readings
(pp = pages)
pp 1-12; 93-121
pp 93-121
pp 473-481; 448-457
pp 457-472
pp 457-472
pp 481-500
9/28
O2 and CO2 Transport + Control of Resp Rate
pp 481-500
10/3
Intro to Cardiovascular System+ Heart as a Muscle
pp 360-366; 323-340
10/5
10/10
Heart as a Muscle
Indigenous People’s Day No Classes
pp 323-340
10/12
Heart Cycle
pp 377-382
10/17
10/19
10/24
10/26
10/31
11/2
11/7
11/9
11/14
11/16
First Exam
Electrical Activity of Heart (background)
pp 174-179;182-188
Electrical Activity of Heart
pp 182-188; 367-373
Electrical Activity + Control of Cardiac Output
pp 367-373;382-390
Electrocardiology (ECGs)
pp 373-377
Smooth Muscle + Vasculature Hemodynamics
pp 351-354; 395-402
Vasculature Hemodynamics
pp 402-418
Lymphatics + Blood Pressure Control
pp 419-429
Second Exam (does not include material from 11/9)
Blood Pressure Control+ Cardiac Function Curves pp 419-429
+ Coronary Circulation
Renal Anatomy +GFR + Reabsorption + Secretion pp 504-520
No Classes- Thanksgiving Break
pp 5-525
Clearance + Volume Control
pp 521-525; 532-549
Volume Control
pp 532-549
Volume Control + ionic balance
pp 532-549; 551-553
Volume Control + ionic balance
pp 532-549; 551-553
Acid/Base Balance
pp 553-561; 496-499
11/21
11/23
11/28
11/30
12/5
12/7
12/12
Final Exam is Friday December 16 th from 12 -2 pm in Lane 100