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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