Course: Introduction to Human Physiology, BI 121, 04 cr (CRN 41042) 09:00-10:
50 MTWR (16 PAC) + TR Lab (130 ... Required Texts: Sherwood, Lauralee (LS).
University of Oregon Department of Biology Course:
Introduction to Human Physiology, BI 121, 04 cr (CRN 41042) 09:00-10:50 MTWR (16 PAC) + TR Lab (130 HUE): 11:00-11:50 (CRN 41043) or 12:00-12:50 (CRN 41044), Summer 2010.
Website: Prior Websites:
http://biology.uoregon.edu/classes/bi121sum10/ http://biology.uoregon.edu/classes/bi121sum09/ (last summer, most synchronous) http://biology.uoregon.edu/classes/bi121f09/ (last fall, most recent & up-to-date)
Lecturer; Office; Hours; Phone; E-Mail:
V. Pat Lombardi; 116 Huestis (HUE)/73A Klamath (KLA); by appointment; 541346-4536 (office/message); mailto:
[email protected]
Laboratory Instructor; Office; Hours; Phone: Monica Luttrell; 116 HUE; TBA; 541-346-4536; mailto:
[email protected] Required Texts: Sherwood, Lauralee (LS). Fundamentals of Physiology: A Human Perspective. 3rd ed. Belmont, CA: Thomson/Brooks/Cole, 2006. ISBN 0-534-46697-8 BI 121, Introduction to Human Physiology, Laboratory/Lecture Manual, Summer 2009 at U of O Bookstore. 10 Reserve Texts: Supplemental readings listed in [ ] below: (Copies on reserve in Science Library, 2 hr non-circulating=2hr NC). Chiras, Daniel D. (DC). Human Body Systems: Structure, Function and Environment. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2003. Sizer, Frances S. & Whitney, Eleanor N. (S&W). Nutrition: Concepts & Controversies, 10th , 9th or 8th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2006, 2003 or 2000 (Copies on reserve in Science Library, 2hr NC). +see many supplemental reserved texts/resources in Science Library or web listing: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/ click Course Reserves tab, then type in Lombardi Tentative Outline: Jun 21 (M)
Lecture 1. I. Introduction (outline, text, grading, expectations, etc.); Introduction to Human Physiology; Body Levels of Organization. II. Homeostasis. Readings: Preface, xxi-xxvi; Homeostasis: The Foundation of Physiology - ch 1, pp 0-17 (LS); [Introduction to Structure & Function, Module 1, pp 1-7 (DC). The Remarkable Body - ch 3 (S&W).] (16 PAC).
Jun 22 (T)
Lecture 2. I. Connections: Homeostasis revisited. Negative vs. Positive Feedback; Homeostatic Balance Examples; Simplified Homeostatic Model. II. Cell Anatomy, Physiology & Compartmentalization: Size; Basic Survival Skills; Organelles. Readings: Cellular Physiology - ch 2, pp 18-41 (LS). [Introduction to Structure & Function, Module 1, pp 1-7 (continued) (DC).] (16 PAC).
Jun 22 (T)
Lab 1: Histology, Microscopic Study of Tissues, pp i-iii, 1-1 to 1-4 (LLM) (130 HUE).
Jun 23 (W)
Lecture 3. I. Cell Organelles (continued). II. Anaerobic & Aerobic Metabolism. III. Genetic Control of Cell Function. Readings: Appendix B: Nucleic Acids pp A-17, A-18; Appendix C: Storage, Replication, and Expression of Genetic Information, pp A-19 to A-30 (LS). [Introduction to Structure & Function, Module 1, pp 1-7 (continued) (DC).] (16 PAC).
Jun 24 (R)
Lecture 4. I. Connections: Transcription & Translation. II. Nutrition in the News: The Eye-Mouth Gap. III. Nutrients Essential for Life: Water, Energy Nutrients (10 Carbohydrates, 20 Fats, 30 Proteins), Vitamins & Minerals. IV. Standard Serving Sizes: Estimating for Dietary Analyses. V. Exercise, Dieting or Both? Readings: Food Choices & Human Health, Nutrition Standards & Guidelines, ch 1, 2 (S&W); Energy Balance & Temperature Regulation - What the Scales Don’t Tell You, ch 16, highlights of pp 510-27 (LS). [Nutrition, Module 2, pp 9-13 (DC).] (16 PAC).
Jun 24 (R)
Lab 2: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology. Readings: pp 2-1 to 2-9, C-1, C-2 (LLM) (130 HUE).
Jun 28 (M)
Lecture 5. I. Connections: Nutrition Quackery. II. Guidelines: Rebuilding the Food Pyramid & the Food Guidance System. III. Hydrolysis, the Central Theme of Digestion. IV. Gut Anatomy, Histology & General Secretions. Readings: ch 15, pp 464-509; focus on Table 15-1 pp 468-9 (LS). [The Digestive System, Module 3, pp 15-21 (DC).]
Jun 29 (T)
Lecture 6. I. Digestion (continued). II. Organ-by-Organ Review. III. Enzymatic Digestion, Absorption & Defecation. Digestive System – highlights. Readings: [The Digestive System, Module 3, pp 15-21 (continued) (DC).] No Lab!
Jun 30 (W)
Lecture 7. Open Discussion & Review for Exam.
Jul 1 (R)
Lecture 8. I. Circulatory: Cardiovascular & Lymphatic; Cardiac Physiology: Anatomy, Heart Blood Flow, Fetal Flow. II. Electrical Activity & Cardiac Output. Readings: Cardiac Physiology - ch 9, pp 240-6; ch 10, pp 295-302 (LS). Take-home Midterm. [The Circulatory System, Module 4, pp 23-7 (DC).]
Jul 1 (R)
Lab 3: USDA My Pyramid Tracker + DA Plus System, Personal Dietary Analyses. Readings: pp 3-1 to 3-10 (LLM). NB: Complete p 3-7 prior to lab! (130 HUE, then 33 KLA-BioMac/Microcomputer Lab).
Jul 5 (M)
Lecture 9. I. What is a Heart Attack (AMI)? Stroke (CVA)? PVD? + What Can I Do to Lower My Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs)? II. Heart Rate & Blood Pressure. III. Heart Disease in America: The Hidden Epidemic, Laurie Donnelly, Executive Producer, WGBH Boston Video, 2007; It’s About Time: Acting Fast for Heart Attack Survival, Heart Attack React, National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, 1996. Readings: Cardiac Physiology: Nourishing the Heart Muscle - ch 9, pp 265-73; The Blood Vessels & Blood Pressure ch 10, pp 274-92; 302-8 (LS). [The Circulatory System, Module 4, pp 27-31(DC).]
Jul 6 (T)
Lecture 10. I. Blood Composition: Plasma vs Serum, Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets; Hematocrit & Blood Typing. II. Blood Glucose & Diabetes Mellitus. Readings: The Blood & Body Defenses - ch 11, pp 314-23; 326-30 (LS). Endocrine System: Fuel Regulation & Diabetes Mellitus - ch 17, pp 560-73 (LS). [The Blood, Module 5, pp 33-5;The Immune System, Module 6, pp 43-5 (DC).]
Jul 6 (T)
Lab 4: Required Notebook Check. Monitoring Heart Rate & Blood Pressure. High Blood Pressure at the Time of Diagnosis, Time-Life Medical Films. Readings: pp 4-1 to 4-12 (LLM). (130 HUE).
Jul 7 (W)
Lecture 11. Take-home Midterm submitted prior to lecture @ 9 am. Introduction to the Endocrine System: What’s an Endocrine? Classifying Hormones. Hypothalamus, Pituitary &Target Organs. Readings: Hormonal Communication, ch 4, pp 95-104, Endocrine System - ch 17, pp 528-52 (LS). [The Endocrine System, Module 13, pp 95-104 (DC).]
Jul 8 (R)
Lecture 12. Blood Chemistry Review. I. Nervous System & Neurons (Nerve Cells); Central (Brain & Spinal Cord) vs. Peripheral Nervous System (Afferent & Efferent Divisions); The Autonomic Nervous System; Fight or Flight. II. Action Potentials, Synapses & the Neuromuscular Junction. Readings: Central Nervous System - ch 5, pp 108-11; Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division - ch 7, pp 184-201; Neural Communication - ch 4, pp 70-88 (LS). [The Nervous System, Module 9, pp 61-70 (DC).]
Jul 8 (R)
Lab 5: Blood Chemistry: Blood Glucose & Blood Typing. Readings: NB: Please reread pp 5-1 to 5-8 (LLM) prior to the lab. Thanks! (130 HUE).
Jul 12 (M)
Lecture 13 (Lucky!) :) I. Muscle Physiology: Major Muscle Types; Structure of Skeletal Muscle. II. Molecular Basis of Skeletal Muscle Contraction. Readings: Muscle Physiology - ch 8, pp 202-13 (LS). [The Muscular System, Module 12, pp 89-93 (D&C).]
Jul 13 (T)
Lecture 14. I. Connections: Metabolism & Fiber Types, Skeletal Muscle Adaptations. II. Respiratory System: Structure & Histology. III. Gas Volumes & Capacities, IV. Ventilation Mechanics. Readings: Muscle Physiology – ch 8, pp 219-24 (LS). The Respiratory System - ch 12, pp 364-83..[The Respiratory System, Module 7, pp 47-53 (DC).]
Jul 13 (T)
Lab 6: Pulmonary Function Tests. Optional 2nd Notebook Check. Readings: pp 6-1 to 6-7 (LLM). (130 HUE).
Jul 14 (W)
Lecture 15. Connections: I. Ventilation Control. II. Gas Exchange. III. Gas Transport. IV. Applying Human Physiology to the World Around Us. Readings: Respiratory System – ch 12, highlights of pp 383-403 (LS). [Environmental Issues: Population, Pollution & Resources, Module 17, pp 133-42 (DC).]
Jul 15 (R)
Final Exam, 9:00-10:50 (16 PAC).
Grading:
Attendance & Participation* (25%), Midterm (25%), Final (25%), Laboratory Score (25%).
*Required attendance & participation are essential components of your grade!
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