Course Description
Emphasizes the physiologic mechanisms by which mammalian body systems function under normal conditions and respond to diseases and changes in the external environment. Includes functional, integrated aspects of nervous, endocrine, metabolic, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, digestive, renal, and reproductive systems.
Athena Title
Integrat Concept Physiology II
Prerequisite
VPHY 3100 or VPHY 3100E or VPHY 3107-3107D or CBIO 2210-2210L or CBIO 3710 or EHSC 2100 or PMCY 3000 or PMCY 3000E or POUL 4175 or POUL 4200/6200-4200L/6200L or WILD 4400/6400
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to predict responses of different organ systems to alterations in physiologic parameters and predict how responses are integrated systemically.
- Students will be able to develop explanations of how physiologic events occur based on readings and other information sources.
- Students will be able to develop scientifically-based arguments to support predictions.
- Students will be able to effectively communicate their work to faculty and peers, both verbally and in written form.
- Students will be able to critically evaluate readings relevant to discussion topics to extract salient information.
- Students will be able to search the scientific literature to identify sources of information relevant to the topic.
Topical Outline
- Nervous system (peripheral, central, autonomic)
- Sensory systems
- Endocrine system
- Metabolic regulatory system
- Immune system
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Muscular system
- Digestive system
- Urinary system
- Reproductive systems
- Assessment of students will be based on:
1. Quizzes
2. Participation in discussions
3. Homework and in-class assignments
4. Weekly and longer-term projects
5. In-class presentations
