BIOL
4100 - Animal Physiology
Course Syllabus
- Summer
2009
Individuals
with disabilities who need to request accommodations
should contact the Disability Services Coordinator,
Student
Center
Room 255,
(678) 466-5445, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.
Course Description:
Number and
Title:
BIOL 4100 (CRN
53630)
Animal Physiology
Credit
Hours:
3.0 semester
credit hours
Catalog
Description:
This
course will examine animal physiology from four different perspectives.
It will examine the mechanism that underlies different functions, the
evolutionary origins of particular functions, how different animals perform
similar functions, and how the environment an animal lives in impacts how
they carry out particular functions. This course will explore physiology in
a wide range of both invertebrate and vertebrate animals with a focus on
food and energy, integrating systems, muscular systems, oxygen and carbon
dioxide physiology, and water and salt physiology.
The course will include modules that will explore in depth animal
models that integrate physiology presented in the course.
Course
Prerequisites:
BIOL 3200, BIOL 3650 and
3650L with a minimum US grade of D
Notebook
Computer Requirement:
Each CSU student
is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook
computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for
the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to
such access. For further information on CCSU's Official Notebook
Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.
Computer
Skill Prerequisites:
Students enrolled
in this course must possess and have proficiency with the following computer
skills and be able to:
-
Use
the computer's operating system (Windows).
-
Access
and send E-mail, including attached files (Outlook or Outlook Express).
-
Use
a Web browser and search engine.
-
Use
a word processing program (MS Word) to produce reports and assignments.
-
Operate
computer simulations of physiological processes
In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:
Student notebook
computers may be used in the classroom in this course for class assignments.
Computers will be required to access course materials, work on assignments
outside of class, and to communicate with your instructor.
Student Learning
Outcomes:
General Education Outcomes:
The following links provide tabular descriptions
of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome
components (see BIOL 1152 in the tables):
Biology Outcomes
-
Effectively demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of animal physiology.
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Communicate scientific information in a clear and concise manner
both orally and in writing.
-
Demonstrate the ability to collect, evaluate and interpret
scientific data, and employ critical thinking to solve problems in
biological science and supporting fields.
-
Demonstrate the ability to identify and describe the impact of biological
and physical sciences on the
environment and society.
Course
Outcomes:
-
Develop
an
understanding of critical concepts, processes, and factual information
in the areas of animal physiology.
-
Acquire
knowledge of resources for finding the solution to problems that relate
to basic science.
-
Ability to utilize knowledge of animal physiology in critical studies and
readings of primary scientific literature.
-
Learn
how to navigate a computer simulation of physiological processes.
Term:
Summer Semester 2009
Instructor Information:
Barbara Musolf
(CRN 53630)
Office: Faculty Hall A-16C
Phone: (678) 466-4851
Fax: (678) 466-4797
E-mail: BarbaraMusolf@clayton.edu
Internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/bmusolf/
Office hours: Tuesday 10:30am - 3:30pm.
Other
times by appointment only
Class Meetings:
|
CRN
|
Days
|
Times
|
Room
|
Instructor
|
|
53630 |
MW |
3:30
- 5:35 pm |
B10 |
Musolf |
Required
course materials:
Animal Physiology,
Richard Hill, Gordon Wyse and Margaret Anderson, 2nd edition,
2008, Sinauer Associates, Inc.
Neurons in Action 2,
Moore and Stuart. Sinauer Associates, Inc.
Writing Papers in the Biological
Sciences, Fourth Edition,
Victoria McMillan, Bedford/St. Martin’s
Evaluation:
Each
student's grade will be calculated as follows:
| Three exams (100 points each) |
300
pts
|
| Quizzes and class assignments |
80 pts |
| Final examination (comprehensive)
|
120
pts
|
| TOTAL |
500
pts
|
Grading:
Letter
grades will be assigned as follows:
|
495-550 points (90-100%)
|
A
|
|
440-494 points (80-89%)
|
B
|
|
385-439 points (70-79%)
|
C
|
|
330-384 points (60-69%)
|
D
|
|
Below 330 points
|
F
|
Mid-term Progress Report
The mid-term grade in this
course which will be issued by March 3rd, reflects approximately 30% of
the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to
withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W." Students
pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in
the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, before March 6th.
Course Schedule
|
Week of
|
Lecture Topic
|
Chapter in
Text
|
|
May 25
We also meet on Friday May 29th |
Animals
and Environments |
Chapter
1
|
| Nutrition,
Feeding and Digestion |
Chapter
5 |
|
June 1 |
Nutrition,
Feeding and Digestion |
Chapter
5 |
|
Energy Metabolism |
Chapter 6 |
|
June 8 |
Energy Metabolism |
Chapter 6 |
|
Neurons |
Chapter
11 |
|
June 15 |
EXAM
1 Neurons |
CH
1, 5, 6
NIA |
| Neurons |
Chapter 11 and NIA |
|
June 22 |
Synapses |
Chapter 12 |
| Synapses |
Chapter 12 |
| Last
day to drop without academic penalty: Friday, June 26th |
|
June 29 |
Sensory
processing |
Chapter
13 |
| Sensory
processing |
Chapter 13 |
|
July
6 |
EXAM
2 Nervous
system organization |
CH 11-13
Chapter 14 |
|
Neural and Endocrine Control |
Chapter 15 |
|
July 13 |
Control of
movement |
Chapter
18 |
| Muscle |
Chapter
19 |
|
July 20 |
| EXAM
3
Intro to O2
and CO2 Physiology |
Chapter 14-15, 18-19
Chapter 21 |
| Transport
of O2
and CO2 in body fluids |
Chapter 23 |
|
July 27 |
Circulation |
Chapter 24 |
| FINAL
EXAM |
|
Please
note that the schedule is tentative and the dates of the exams and the
chapters that each exam will cover are tentative
and subject to change. Exam dates are
not set until they are announced in class. The exam date will be announced at
least one week in advance
Final Exam Schedule:
| CRN |
Date |
Time |
Room |
Instructor |
| 53630 |
7/29/2009 |
3:30-5:30 pm |
B10 |
Musolf |
Course Policies:
Students must abide by
policies in the Clayton College & State University Student Handbook.
Students are also expected to abide by the guidelines in the "Basic
Student Responsibilities" document on the registrar's web page.
Attendance: You are expected to attend
all class meetings. Attendance will be taken at each class meeting by signing
the class roll.
Cheating and Plagiarism: Cheating in any
form will not be tolerated; all work that you turn in must
be in your own words and must
be your own work. If your brainpower did not generate
what you turn in, it is considered cheating. The following are examples
of cheating: copying the work of another person, allowing another person
to do your assignment, working in a group on a graded item, copying or
closely paraphrasing referenced sources, using anything but your brainpower on
an exam, etc. Cheating in any form will result in a zero on the
assignment and academic misconduct forms will be filed with the Office of
Judicial Affairs for any violation.
Judicial procedures are described at
http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/.
Disruption of the Learning Environment:
Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class
activities will not be tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can
be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include
belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A
student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction
regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in
classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is
dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such
rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in
violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may
receive a grade of WF.
A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal
procedures is provided at:
http://a-s.clayton.edu/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.htm.
Making up missed work
- Make-up
examinations will be given only if they are taken before graded examinations
are returned to students (usually the next class period). In the event
that a make-up examination cannot be taken before exams are returned to
students, the missed examination will not count in calculating the course
grade. This means that other graded work will be responsible for a
greater weight in determining the course final grade. The
format of make-up exams will be up to the discretion of the instructor.
- In the event of a serious accident, birth of a baby,
death of a family member, or jury duty, written documentation is required for
the length of time absent. Routine doctor visits (i.e., annual eye exam, cleaning
of teeth, etc.) should not be scheduled during class time.
- If you know you have a conflict prior to a scheduled
test, see the instructor to arrange to take the exam prior to that
day.
- Please contact instructor ASAP if
you miss an exam.
Quizzes and exams: Quizzes and exams will be given at
the beginning of the class period. If you come in late and the exam or quiz is still in
progress, you may take the exam, but you will not be given any additional time
to work. You must turn in your work when time is called.
Taking exams and quizzes: All electronic
devices including cell phones, palm pilots, pagers, calculators, etc. are not
allowed during exams or quizzes unless indicated by the instructor. Possession and/or use of these items
during an exam or quiz will result in a zero on the graded activity.
Late assignments:
Assignments are due on the posted due date and by the end of my scheduled
appearance on campus that day. Any work that is not turned in on the due date
will be considered late and penalized 10% daily. Assignments will not be
accepted through e-mail and they will not be considered on time unless I have a
hard copy. Problems with the printing service at school is not considered
an acceptable excuse for not turning in work on time. Under no circumstances can an
assignment be turned in after I have returned assignments or after 5 days,
whichever occurs earlier.
E-mail: Important messages and
announcements will be sent to you via your CSU account. You must activate your
account and check your e-mail regularly. If you cannot use your CSU
account, it is your responsibility to send me an alternate e-mail address.
You are responsible for all e-mails sent to the class
list.
Website: Check my web page, http://a-s.clayton.edu/bmusolf/,
regularly for new postings. You are responsible for printing out any handouts or other important items posted on
the syllabus for this class.
General policies:
