Lecture 3 hours; lab 6 hours
Prerequisite: Biology 47 and a college Chemistry course.
Recommended preparation: Math 103/103R
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University

A study of the organ systems of the human body and the physiological principles involved in normal function. Emphasis is on regulatory mechanisms and cellular function. The laboratory includes experiments stressing function of the body systems. Some experiments will be carried out on the students themselves. (CAN BIOL 12)

Note: This class includes both lecture and lab. Lecture starts at 7:45am followed by lab every Tuesday and Thursday.

Things to do to get a head start:

1. Read over the Syllabus (green sheet) before coming to class.
2. Read over the Lab Safety Sheet.
3. Download and take the Syllabus Quiz (Answer the questions after reading the syllabus. You will be turning this in during the first or second week of class).
4. Check that you are prepared for this course - take the Physiology Pre-Test.
5. Download and complete a Student Information Sheet (You will be turning this in during the first or second week of class). Note: be sure to include a Secret Identity, made up by you and consisting of no more than 11 characters.
6. Read Lab 1 - Introduction: Homeostasis and Appendix A - Metric System in preparation for the first lab meeting. These will be provided as handouts on the first day of class, however, you can download these lab chapters in pdf format to preview (no need to print) from the downloads page.
7. Purchase your books (see below for purchasing options) and start reading (see the syllabus for required books and reading assignments). Copies of the text and lab manual are also available at the reserve desk in the library.

Note: all of the above documents are available for download in pdf format from the "Downloads" page of this website.

Student Resources on Campus
As a registered student you have a host of resources on campus that are available to you, many free of charge. The following is a partial list (for a complete list please refer to the college catalogue or the student services section of the college web page).

• West Valley Campus Bookstore: You can Purchase all of the books listed in the greensheet directly from the bookstore located on West Valley campus. The bookstore also provides an online service in case you do not want to go there in person (WVC bookstore). You can reserve the books to pick them up later or make arrangements for home delivery. Note: bookstore profits help fund the campus center - purchasing your books from the campus bookstore will help support the campus center.

• Ordering online (new or used): I am aware that book prices can pose a problem. If book prices are out of your budget there may be alternatives to buying new copies. One option to save money is to order books online from discount suppliers. The down side is that it can take several days, or possibly weeks, for your books to arrive depending on the vendor, and you will need the "required books" on the first day of class. Consequently, unless you have ordered your books several weeks in advance, this option may better serve you for the purchase of the "optional books" listed in your syllabus.  The following online vendors may prove to be good resources:  
• Other Local Bookstores: A less commonly successful but useful alternate is to search the local new and used bookstores in the area (including other campus bookstores) for the books you need. I have periodically found useful resource books at a significant discount at used bookstores.

If you have knowledge of any other sources please let me know (email: Nathan Norris)