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Physiology II - #11230


 

 

Coordinator: Dr. Jane Wittich
Clinical Physiology Seminar Leader: Dr. Michael Wiles
Instructors: Drs. Linda Bowers, Norman Horns, Mary Tuchscherer,
Dan Wallace, Michael Wiles, Jane Wittich
4.50
75.0
4.0
1.0
Detailed study of the function of the respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems; vision, hearing and equilibrium
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  8. Competence in one's Discipline
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Course Objectives
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A. Specific learning objectives will be given in class with each topic.

B . General Objectives
Be able to:

  1. Describe the function of each organ and organ system.
  2. Describe the interactions between organs and organ systems.
  3. Describe how each organ and organ system contributes to homeostasis.
  4. Describe the principles of feedback and apply them to specific control mechanisms.
  5. Apply physiologic concepts to the assessment of clinical cases.
  6. Correctly predcit physiologic responses to changing conditions.
Materials
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A. Required Text(s):
  • Sherwood- Human Physiology From Cells to Systems, 5th edition

B. Recommended Text(s):
  • Guyton- Textbook of Medical Physiology, 11th Edition

C. Required Materials for Lab:
  • Materials distributed in class
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    Assignments
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    • Laboratory: Clinical Corelations Seminar, projects given in class
    • Before October 23:Reading in Sherwood, Chapter 20:Reproductive System, pages749-801
    • Before November 20: Reading in Sherwood, Chapter 18, pages 667-699, Chapter 19, pages 701-747
    • Read assignments as given in class
    Attendance
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    • It is expected that students will attend class and be prepared to participate.
    • Seminar (laboratory) attendance is mandatory.
    Grading Criteria
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    1. No make up exams will be given. No exams given prior to the reguarly scheduled exam.
    2. All re-grades must be submitted within one week after the graded exams are returned.

    Physiology II - Fall, 2006

    Clinical Physiology seminar     50 points
    Written Test #1 Nov.1 (11:00)

    Respiratory,Male and Female Reproductive

    		 30
    Written Test #2

    Nov.9 (2:00)

    Urinary

    		 24
    Written Test #3 Nov.30 (2:00) Digestive 36
    Written Test #4 To be scheduled in finals week Endocrine, vision, Hearing, Equilibrium 30
        TOTAL POINTS 120

    At the faculty's discretion, up to 10 points may be deducted from a student's total score for unprofessional behavior

    Guaranteed grades are as follows:

    A = 90-100%
    B = 80-89%
    C = 70-79%
    D = 60-69%
    F = Below 60%
    Course Competencies
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    COGNITIVE DOMAIN





    Conditions:
    As given in the Laboratory:Clinical Correlation Tutorial

    PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN


    None

    AFFECTIVE DOMAIN


    Demonstrate integrity, respect, and a willingness to learn
    Weekly Calendar of Learning Objectives
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    Week Dates Topics/Learning objectives
    Week 1

    M Oct 16 (10-12)

    W Oct 18 (9-12)

    Th Oct 19

    F Oct 20

    Respiratory (Wittich)

    Respiratory (Wittich)

    Respiratory (Wittich)

    Clinical Physiology Seminar (Wiles)

    Week 2

    M Oct 23 (4-6)

    W Oct 25 8-10

    Th Oct 26 (2-4)

    F Oct 27

    Female Reproductive (Bowers)


    Urinary (Horns)


    Urinary (Horns)


    Clinical Physiology Seminar (Wiles)
    Week 3

    M Oct 30
    (4-6)

    W Nov 1
    (8-10)

    (11-12)


    Th Nov 2
    (2-4)

    Fri Nov 3

     

     

    Male Reproductive (Bowers)


    Urinary l (Horns)


    Test #1: Respiratory, Female, Male

    Urinary (Horns)


    Clinical Physiology Seminar (Wiles)
    Week 4

    M Nov 6
    (2-4)

    W Nov 8 (9-11)

    Th Nov 9 (2-3)

    (3-4 )

    F Nov 10

    Digestive (Tuchscherer)

    Digestive (Tuchscherer)

    Test #2: Urinary

    Digestive (Tuchscherer)

    Clinical Correlation Tutorial (Wiles)
    Week 5

    M Nov 13 (4-6)

    W Nov 15 (9-12)

    Th Nov 16 (3-4)

    F Nov 17

    Gastrointestinal (Tuchscherer)


    Digestive (Tuchscherer)



    Digestive (Tuchscherer)


    Clinical Physiology Seminar (Wiles)
    Week 6

    M Nov20 (4-6)

    W Nov 22
    (9-11)

    Th Nov 23

    F Nov 24

    Endocrine (Bowers)


    Vision (Wallace)


    Happy Thanksgiving (From the whole gang!)

    Week 7

    M Nov 27 (4-6)

    W Nov 29 (9-11)

    Th Nov 30 (2-3)

    F Dec 1

    Endocrine (Bowers)


    Hearing, Equilibrium (Wallace)

    Test #3: Digestive



    Clinical Physiology Seminar (Wiles)
    Week 8 Finals week Test #4: Endocrine, Vision, Hearing, Equilibrium
    Week 9
    Week 10
    Week 11
    Week 12
    Week 13
    Week 14
    Week 15

     
    Please Note
    This schedule of lecture and lab topics and quizzes and exams may be changed during the course of the trimester as circumstances require. Whenever possible, such changes will be announced in class before the date and time in question. You are responsible for anything that transpires during lectures and labs, even when you are unable to attend. In the event that you miss a class session, make sure you check with a classmate about any announcements or schedule changes which may have been made. Makeup exams are allowed only according to the policies described in the current student handbook, which is available in the Student Affairs office.
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