BIOL 3144 Physiology Laboratory

BIOL 3144 Physiology Laboratory Spring, 2018

Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00-5:00 pm Instructor: Dr. Neil Ford TEXT: Laboratory Exercises in Human Physiology (Text & Ph.I.L.S. CD-ROM version 4.0) Lutterschmidt, W. I and D. I. Lutterschmidt, McGraw Hill, Boston, 2013. Grading: Exams: 40% (2 @ 20 % each) Midterm and Final Exam: Comprehensive Laboratory, Quizzes, Hand-ins and Reports 60%

Quiz on prelab exercises will occur at the beginning of class. Laboratory Hand-ins will be due at the end of class unless otherwise instructed. Two longer Laboratory Reports are due one week after that laboratory. 10 points off each day late! Attendance at all labs is mandatory. For a medical excused absence the lab must be made up by the next week. Office Hours: Tue & Th 8-11:00, or by appointment Office Phone: (903) 566-7249 Email: [email protected]

Course Objectives The student shall demonstrate the ability to: 1. Evaluate the various mechanisms that are involved in the selective permeability function of the plasma membrane. 2. Interpret the differences between active and passive transport including simple and facilitated diffusion and osmosis. 3. Explain the process of excitation-contraction coupling in skeletal muscle. 4. Demonstrate by laboratory experimentation the differences between depolarization and action potentials in a nerve impulse. 5. Demonstrate the role hormones in maintaining an animal’s metabolic rate and other physiological processes. 6. Understand the cardiovascular dynamics of the heart and the action of various chemicals on it. 7. Evaluate through the experiments how the respiratory system works to enable gas exchange among the lungs, blood, and body tissues. 8. Interpret via digestive enzymology how the processes of the digestive systems function. 9. Evaluate how the different components of the renal system functions in a nephron including glomerular filtration and renal tubular absorption. 10. Understand the concept of metabolism and its role on the chemical and physiological buffering systems of the blood. 11. Understand the functions of blood via the hematocrit, hemoglobin, WBCs, RBCs, Platelet Count and Bleeding time. Tools for success: 1. Read the lab before coming to class! 2. Listen to the introductory lecture and take notes (bring a lab notebook!) 3. Participate actively in labs, i.e. be on time, help take data, do analyses yourself, look up papers in the library's databases. 4. Take pride in your work. Write your reports like they were for a job. Proof the final version. Academic Integrity Students should be aware that absolute academic integrity is expected of every student in all undertakings at The University of Texas at Tyler. Failure to comply can result in strong university- imposed penalties. Plagiarism (copying the work of others without proper citation), talking during test time, having mobile electronic devices on (cell phones) during exams are some examples of behavior to be avoided.

Professionalism One goal of this course is to create a casual and friendly professional environment that will foster learning, curiosity, and success. Arriving on time, being prepared for class, maintaining focus on the day’s material, and showing basic courtesy to fellow students and the instructor (cell phones put away and off, no sleeping, no leaving the room during lecture, friendly cooperation) are all hallmarks of professional behavior.

Grade Replacement If you are repeating this course for a grade replacement, you must file a intent to receive grade forgiveness with the registrar by the 12th day of class. Failure to file a intent to use grade forgiveness will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grape point average. A student will receive grade forgiveness (grade replacement) for only three (undergraduate student) or two (graduate student) course repeats during his/her career at UT Tyler.

Disability If you have disability, including a learning disability, for which you request an accommodation, please contact Ida MacDonald in the Disability Support Services offices so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodation must provide documentation of his/her disability to the Disability Support Services counselor. For more information, call or visit the Student Services Center located in the University Center, Room 282. The telephone number is (903) 566- 7079.

Social Security & Religious Observance Policy It is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler to protect the confidential nature of social security numbers. The University has changed its computer programming so that all students have an identification number. Note Regarding Student Absence due to Religious Observance: Students who anticipate being absent from class due to a religious observance are requested to inform the instructor by the second class meeting of such absences. Lab Schedule Date Topic Lab chapter Jan 17 & 19 Scientific Investigation and Homeostasis 1 & 2 Jan 24 & 26 Diffusion, Osmosis and Tonicity 3 Jan 31 & Feb 2 Enzyme Activity 4 Feb 7 & 9 Action Potentials 5 Feb 14 & 16 Reflexes and Sensory Physiology 6 & 7 Feb 21 & 23 Muscle Anatomy and Contraction 8 & 9 Feb 28 & Mar 2 Midterm exam Mar 7 & Mar 9 Endocrinology 10 Mar 21& 23 Cardiovascular Physiology 11 Mar 28 & 30 Physiology of Blood 12 Apr 4 & 6 Respiratory Physiology 13 Apr 11 &13 Metabolic Rate 15 Apr 18 & 20 Renal Physiology 14 Apr 25 & 27 Final exam