- Spring 2020
- BIO 3360 – ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
- Prerequisite is BIO 3200 or 3260, and CHE 1810, or permission of instructor
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Instructor: Dr. C. Hays Lecture: 10-11:50 MW
- Office: Science 2032
- Phone: (303)615-0777.
- Office hours: 8-10 MW; 12-12:30 MW, or by appointment
- E-Mail: [email protected]
- Hays Home Page: http://sites.msudenver.edu/haysc/
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TEXT: Introduction to Animal Physiology by Sanja Hinic-Frlog and last edited in 2019. The content in this open textbook was adapted from other open textbooks (cc by 4.0) resources or created/written by Sanja Hinic-Frlog and collaborators. Collaborators include: Jessica Hanley, Simone Laughton, and invited undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Toronto Mississauga. https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/animalphysiology/#main
See this license: https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/animalphysiology/front-matter/copyright-introductory-animal-physiology/
Required: Lecture Outlines, Objectives, PowerPoint slides from Hays website.
LECTURE AND LECTURE EXAM SCHEDULE:
DATES TOPICS READING January 22 Introduction Chapter 1 January 27 Plasma Membranes & Cell Signaling Chapter 9.2 January 29 Membrane Transport February 3 Membrane Potentials Chapter 7.1 February 5 Epithelial Transport February 10 Review February 12 Neural Function Not on Exam 1 Chapter 7 February 12-17 ONLINE EXAM 1 February 17 EXAM 1 February 19 Synaptic Transmission February 24 Nervous System Organization Chapter 8.1, 8.2 February 26 Muscular System Chapter 6 March 2 Muscular System March 4 Muscular System March 9 Review March 11 Sensory Physiology Not on Exam 2 Chapter 8.3 March 11-16 ONLINE EXAM 2 March 16 EXAM 2 March 18 Sensory Physiology March 23-28 NO CLASS Spring Break March 30 Sensory Physiology April 1 Circulation Chapter 3 April 6 Circulation April 8 Circulation April 13 Review April 15 Respiration Not on Exam 3 Chapter 2 April 15-20 ONLINE EXAM 3 April 20 EXAM 3 April 22 Respiration April 27 Respiration & Acid-Base April 29 Ionic/Osmotic Balance/Nitrogen & Kidney Chapter 4 May 4 Kidney May 6 Review May 6-13 ONLINE EXAM 4 May 13- Finals week EXAM 4 Wednesday, 9:30-11:30
Students are responsible for full knowledge of the provisions and regulations pertaining to all aspects of their attendance at MSU Denver, and should familiarize themselves with the policies found on the following web site:
https://www.msudenver.edu/handbook/academicpoliciesforstudents/
- For information on drop dates, see academic calendar or your student detailed schedule
EXAMS AND GRADES:
- 1. LECTURE EXAMS – There will be 4 lecture exams, each worth 100 points, for a total of 400 points. Lecture exams consist of objective, short answer, and essay questions. The best way to prepare for the exams is to answer the learning objectives for each exam. Exams are not comprehensive.
- 2. ONLINE EXAMS – There will be 4 online exams that you take at home, each worth 50 points, for a total of 200 points. These are open-note, open-book exams that are primarily multiple choice format. However, you may not collaborate with your classmantes. You can access the exams through Canvas and then click Quizzes. You will have 3 hours to complete each exam but only one chance to complete it. Online exams open at 5 p.m. on the date listed above and close at 8 a.m. on the date listed above. If you miss the due date for an online exam, notify your instructor. Late online exams will have an automatic deduction of 10 percent per day late. These at-home exams are designed to help you prepare for the in-class exams. When you are ready to take the quiz, click on the quiz link, read the instructions, and then begin. After you have answered all of the questions, click “Submit Quiz” at the bottom. You will see your score immediately, but will have to wait two days after the due-date to see the correct answers. At any time, click on the “Grades” icon on the left menu of Canvas to see your gradebook for this course. There is a practice test that you may try at any time to make sure your web browser is compatible with Canvas and to get familiar with the format. No points are awarded nor deducted for results on the practice test.
- 3. POINT TOTALS – The total number of points possible for the course is 600. Letter grades will be assigned on a percentage basis, as follows:
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- A= 540-600
- B = 480-539
- C = 420-479
- D = 360-419
- F = Fewer than 360 points
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- 4. There will not be any in-class exam make-ups allowed excepting for extenuating circumstances. If this occurs, I must be notified in person or by phone message BEFORE the exam begins. Make-up exams will be essay tests.
- 5. The room door closes 15 minutes after the start of the class period on exam day. No exam may be started after this time.
POLICIES & BEHAVIOR:
- 1. There will not be any exam make-ups allowed excepting for extenuating circumstances. If this occurs, I must be notified in person or by phone message BEFORE the exam begins.
- 2. The room door closes 15 minutes after the start of the class period on exam day. No exam may be started after this time.
- 3. Student Behavior: a) The student assumes certain obligations of performance and behavior while attending MSUD. Refer to the student standards of conduct in your Student Handbook. b) Cheating of any sort will result in immediate expulsion with a grade of F. c) Students who disrupt class in any way (which includes whispering to your neighbor) will be asked to leave class. d) Please turn off cell phones before class.
Campus Closure for snow days: Call 1-877-556-3637 for a recording to find out if the campus is closed.
Student Support:
Access Center for Disability Accommodations and Adaptive Technology www.msudenver.edu/access; 303-556-8387; Plaza 122.
Counseling Center (provides help with test anxiety) 303-556-3132; Tivoli 651.
Tutoring Center 303-556-4048, Student Success Bldg 230
COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES
SYLLABUS STATEMENTS – Spring 2020
Students are responsible for full knowledge of the provisions and regulations pertaining to all aspects of their attendance at MSU Denver, and should familiarize themselves with the policies found in the MSU Denver Catalog. For more information and most recent updates from these sources, click on the links provided below.
WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE
The Withdrawal (W) notation is assigned when a student officially withdraws from a course via the Student Hub after the drop deadline (census date) and before the withdrawal deadline posted in the Academic Calendar. Deadlines differ proportionally for courses offered during part of a semester, including late-start and weekend courses. Students should refer to the Student Detail Schedule via the Student Hub to review drop and withdrawal deadlines for individual courses. Students who withdraw from a course are responsible for the full tuition and fees for that course. After the withdrawal deadline, students may not withdraw from a course and will be assigned the grade earned based on the course syllabus. A student-initiated withdrawal will appear as an “F” on the student’s academic record in any case of academic misconduct resulting in a permanent “F”. For more information see “Grades and Notations” in the “Academic Policies and Procedures” section of the current Catalog, as well as the Financial Aid/Withdrawals page.
ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL
The Administrative Withdrawal (AW) notation is assigned when a student, or representative, requests to be withdrawn from a course due to unforeseen or extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control. When the “AW” notation is assigned, no academic credit is awarded. The course remains on the student’s academic record with an “AW” notation and counts toward the student’s attempted hours. The course is not calculated in the student’s GPA or quality points. Students may request an administrative withdrawal from the Office of the Registrar after the drop deadline (census date) posted in the Academic Calendar. Deadlines differ proportionally for courses offered during part of a semester, including late-start and weekend courses. Students should refer to the Student Detail Schedule via the Student Hub to review drop deadlines for individual courses. For more information see “AW-Administrative Withdrawal” in the current Catalog under “Grades and Notations.”
INCOMPLETE POLICY
The Incomplete (I) notation may be assigned when a student who is achieving satisfactory progress in a course and who has completed most class assignments is unable to take the final examination and/or does not complete all class assignments due to unusual circumstances, such as hospitalization or disability. Incomplete work denoted by the Incomplete “I” notation must be completed within one calendar year or earlier, at the discretion of the faculty member. If the incomplete work is not completed within one year, the “I” notation will convert to an “F.” Students must have completed at least 75% of the course work to qualify for consideration for an incomplete. The student must be passing the course in order to be granted an incomplete. The course counts toward the student’s attempted hours, does not count toward earned hours, and is not calculated in the GPA or quality points. Determination of eligibility does not guarantee that an incomplete will be granted. Students who meet the qualifications may request an incomplete from the faculty member who is teaching the course. The decision to grant an incomplete is up to the faculty member or at the department chair’s discretion. . . . If an incomplete is granted, the student and instructor should fill out and sign an Incomplete Agreement form to clarify what the student needs to do to complete the course. For further information, see the “I – Incomplete” section in the current Catalog under “Grades and Notations.”
BEST GRADE STANDS
A student’s grades for repeated courses will be removed from GPA calculations up to 18 semester hours, regardless of the original grade earned. If a student repeats more than 18 credit hours, the student may designate which of the course grades are removed from GPA calculations (up to 18 semester hours). Only the best grade and its associated credit will be calculated in the GPA and earned hours totals. Other attempts for the course will appear on the official academic record but will be annotated to indicate they do not count for academic credit or GPA calculation. This policy applies only to courses taken at MSU Denver, and it does not apply to courses designated as repeatable toward degree requirements. For more information, see “Best Grade Stands” in the current Catalog.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
As students, faculty, staff and administrators of Metropolitan State University of Denver, it is our responsibility to uphold and maintain an academic environment that furthers scholarly inquiry, creative activity and the application of knowledge. We will not tolerate academic dishonesty. We will demonstrate honesty and integrity in all activities related to our learning and scholarship. We will not plagiarize, fabricate information or data, cheat on tests or exams, steal academic material, or submit work to more than one class without full disclosure. For further information see “Academic Integrity” and “Academic Dishonesty” on the Dean of Students website.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
See the MSU Denver website for information regarding the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Title IX. For more information, refer to the Student Code of Conduct page.
Access Center – Accommodating Students with Disabilities
The Metropolitan State University of Denver is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive learning environment for all students, including those with disabilities. Students with a diagnosed condition/disability which may impact their access, performance, attendance, or grades in this class should contact the Access Center, located in the Plaza Building, Suite 122, 303-615-0200. The Access Center is the designated department responsible for coordinating accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Students will need to provide an Accessibility Notification Letter obtained from the Access Center to their faculty to activate their accommodations. Information pertaining to a student’s disability is treated in a confidential manner. This “Required ADA Syllabus Statement” along with additional information are available on the Access Center website.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Attendance during the first week of class is required. It contributes greatly to teaching and learning. Some departments determine a student’s enrollment in a course based upon attendance during the first week of class. Consult the department for more information about the attendance policy for the class that you are attending. Students who drop classes are financially responsible for those classes in accordance with withdrawal/refund policies. . . . Students at MSU Denver who, because of their sincerely held religious beliefs, are unable to attend classes, take examinations, participate in graded activities or submit graded assignments on particular days shall, without penalty, be excused from such classes and be given a meaningful opportunity to make up such examinations and graded activities or assignments provided that proper notice and procedures are followed. For further information, see the Class Attendance policies page.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION POLICY
Use of MSU Denver email services should follow standards of normal academic and professional ethics, and is governed by University policies and applicable law. Inappropriate use may result in revocation of access to University computing systems, and could result in disciplinary action pursuant to the Student Handbook, Faculty Handbook, and Staff Handbook. For more information, see the Electronic Communication policy page.
RESOURCES
The College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences is committed to, and cares about, all students. To help you manage personal challenges and basic needs security, the university offer several resources. Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Dean of Students (303-615-0220), the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy (303-615-2052), or our CLAS office (303-615-0600) for support.
CAMPUS-WIDE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
In the event the Auraria campus experiences inclement weather, a natural disaster, or any type of campus emergency, it is the responsibility of each student to understand any evacuation and/or “lockdown” guidelines if an emergency is declared. More information can be found at the Emergency Preparedness webpage: https://msudenver.edu/facilities/emergencypreparedness/ .
Please use the following to familiarize yourself with these guidelines:
- Please familiarize yourself with evacuation procedures and Quick Reference Sheet located in each classroom as well as at this website: https://www.ahec.edu/for-campus-faculty-staff/emergency-preparedness/emergency-procedures/
- MSU Denver will communicate an emergency event through RAVE notifications (text, email, voicemail). Please visit the RAVE webpage to register, review, and/or update your information: https://www.getrave.com/login/MSUDenver
- If you need to report an emergency, you can:
- dial 911 from a campus phone
- Dial 303-556-5000 from a cell phone
- Text-a-Tip to 720-593-8477
- Attend campus-wide trainings and/or consult with your instructor if you have any other questions about what to do in an emergency
NOTE: If you have any difficulty accessing the links in this document, please consult the university catalog.
From Official BIO 3360 Syllabus
Course Description: http://sites.msudenver.edu/haysc/biology-courses/animal-physiology-bio-3360/university-catalog-description-bio-3360/
Specific (Measurable) Student Behavioral Learning Objectives :
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Portray the nature and importance of homeostatic mechanisms, in general, in animals.
- Examine the fundamental physical and chemical phenomena characteristic of living systems.
- Outline the general role and nature of enzymes in living systems.
- Describe general mechanisms of membrane permeability and transport of molecules through membranes.
- Analyze electrical potentials and the generation and propagation of membrane impulses.
- Compare types of neurons and their functions in impulse reception, generation, and transmission.
- Examine the general concepts of sensory function.
- Differentiate the mechanisms involved in vision, hearing, mechanoreception, and chemoreception.
- Theorize the general evolutionary pattern of the development of nervous systems and the general organization of nervous systems.
- Analyze general mechanisms in neural procession of information and consequent behavioral effects.
- Describe the fundamental and major aspects of the organization and function of the mammalian nervous system.
- Examine the molecular structure and function of contractile mechanisms in muscle cells.
- Compare and contrast the structure and function of vertebrate skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle fibers, as related to overall tissue and organ function.
- Analyze the major intracellular chemical messengers and their role in cell function.
- Describe the general importance and functions of hormones in animals.
- Analyze the significance of various specific hormonal control systems of vertebrates.
- Based on knowledge of the nervous and endocrine systems, theorize some hormonal control systems that would be present in invertebrates.
- Compare and contrast osmoregulation, ionoregulation, and excretion/nitrogen wasters. (etc.; remainder of list available upon request.)