Course Description
Focuses on collection, analysis, and interpretation of human physiological data. Students will observe and measure physiological phenomena that demonstrate the function of the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems.
Athena Title
Human Physiology Lab
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in VPHY 3107L
Non-Traditional Format
Concurrent enrollment in Principles of Physiology is not required, but is recommended.
Prerequisite
[(BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H) and (BIOL 1107L or BIOL 2107L)] and [(BIOL 1108 or BIOL 2108H) and (BIOL 1108L or BIOL 2108L)]
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and describe important gross and microanatomical structures 2. Provide specific examples of how structure impacts function in organs 3. Describe homeostatic mechanisms in organs and systems, and give specific examples 4. Describe how organs and systems communicate, and predict disease/dysfunction that results when communication is altered 5. Use diagnostic tools (such as ECG) appropriately to record, analyze, and interpret human physiological data
Topical Outline
Date Lecture Topics and Readings Week 1 Cell Transport Mechanisms and Permeability Week 2 Nerve Impulses Week 3 Endocrine Physiology Week 4 Endocrine Physiology (case study) Week 5 Cardiovascular Dynamics Week 6 Cardiovascular Physiology Week 7 Cardiovascular Physiology (continued) Week 8 Blood Typing Week 9 Respiratory Volumes Week 10 Respiratory Physiology Week 11 Respiratory Physiology (continued) Week 12 Chemical Processes of Digestion Week 13 Renal System Week 14 Wrap Up (case study)