Biology 48 - Course Schedule - Spring 2013
Reading for Silverthorn 5th Ed.
Biology 48: Human Physiology (return to top of page)
West Valley College -Spring 2013
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE (revised)
| Wk | Date | ! | Lecture Topic (Q indicates tentative quiz dates) | Text Chpt (5th ed. Silverthorn) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29-Jan | Introduction / Homeostasis | 1: 1-19, 6: 196-214 | |
| 31-Jan | Biomolecules | 2: 20-52 | ||
| 2 | 5-Feb | Cell: Cell Chemistry / Metabolism | 2: 39-45, 4: 93-116 (rec 4: 116-131) | |
| 7-Feb | Q | Cell: Membrane Transport / Potentials | 3: 53-63, 5: 132-177, (rec 3: 63-92) | |
| 3 | 12-Feb | Cell: Membrane Transport / Potentials | 3: 53-63, 5: 132-177, (rec 3: 63-92) | |
| 14-Feb | Cell: Signalling | 6: 178-214 | ||
| 4 | 19-Feb | Q | Cell: Signalling | 6: 178-214 |
| 21-Feb | E | Muscle Physiology I | 11:396-401, 12: 406-445 | |
| 5 | 26-Feb | Muscle Physiology II | 11:396-401, 12: 406-445 | |
| 28-Feb | Muscle Physiology III | 11:396-401, 12: 406-445 | ||
| 6 | 5-Mar | Neurophysiology I | 8: 246-295, (rec 6: 178-196) | |
| 7-Mar | Neurophysiology II | 8: 246-295, (rec 6: 178-196) | ||
| 7 | 12-Mar | Q | Neurophysiology III | 8: 246-295, (rec 6: 178-196) |
| 14-Mar | Nervous System: ANS | 11: 385-405, (rec 9: 296-332) | ||
| 8 | 19-Mar | Hematology (topics due) | 16: 546-567, 18: 603-612 | |
| 21-Mar | Q | Immunology | 24: 782-812 | |
| 9 | 26-Mar | E | Cardiovascular Physiology I | 14: 467-511, 15: 512-545 |
| 28-Mar | Cardiovascular Physiology II | 14: 467-511, 15: 512-545 | ||
| April 1-6 | Spring Break | |||
| 10 | 9-Apr | Cardiovascular Physiology III | 14: 467-511, 15: 512-545 | |
| 11-Apr | Q | Respiratory Physiology I | 17: 568-596, 18: 597-621 | |
| 11 | 16-Apr | Respiratory Physiology II (outline due) | 17: 568-596, 18: 597-621 | |
| 18-Apr | Digestive Physiology I | 21: 686-723 | ||
| 12 | 23-Apr | Digestive Physiology II | 21: 686-723 | |
| 25-Apr | Q | Renal Physiology I | 19: 622-649, 20: 650-685 | |
| 13 | 30-Apr | E | Renal Physiology II | 19: 622-649, 20: 650-685 |
| 2-May | Endocrine Physiology I (term paper due) | 7: 215-245, 22: 736-747, (rec 23: 757-781) | ||
| 14 | 7-May | Endocrine Physiology II | 7: 215-245, 22: 736-747, (rec 23: 757-781) | |
| 9-May | Q | Reproductive Physiology I | 26: 828-867 | |
| 15 | 14-May | Reproductive Physiology II | 26: 828-867 | |
| 16-May | Q | Wrap-up / Review | ||
| 16 |
21-May |
FINAL EXAM (150 pts.) (study guide) All Sections (24593, 24594) - Tue, May 21st from 7:30AM-9:30AM in SM 36 Note: the scheduled time for the final is based on the start time for the lecture. |
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Biology 48: Human Physiology (return to top of page)
West Valley College - Spring 2013
TENTATIVE LABORATORY SCHEDULE (revised)
| Wk | Date | ! | Topic ( * indicates report lab) | Lab Chpt | Text Ref (5th ed.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29-Jan | Introduction: Homeostasis | 1 | 1: 1-8, 6: 196-209 | |
| 31-Jan | Bioinstrumentation | 2 | - | ||
| 2 | 5-Feb | Data Presentation and Analysis | 3 | 1: 8-19 | |
| 7-Feb | * | Cellular Chemistry: Enzyme Activity | 4 | 4: 93-105 | |
| 3 | 12-Feb | Cellular Metabolism: TCA | 6 | 4: 105-116 | |
| 14-Feb | * | Membrane Transport: Diffusion / Osmosis | 5 | 5, append. B1-3 | |
| 4 | 19-Feb | Review I / Quiz#2 / Lab Reports Due | - | - | |
| 21-Feb | Practical Exam I (100 pts.) (study guide) | - | - | ||
| 5 | 26-Feb | Muscle Physiology I: Human | 12 | 12 | |
| 28-Feb | * | Muscle Physiology II: Frog | 12 | 12 | |
| 6 | 5-Mar | Reflexes | 8 | 13 | |
| 7-Mar | * | Neurophysiology: Action Potential | 7 | 8 | |
| 7 | 12-Mar | Sensory Physiology I (lecture + lab) | 9, 10, 11 | 9: 314-316, 10 | |
| 14-Mar | Sensory Physiology II (lecture + lab) | 9, 10, 11 | 9: 314-316, 10 | ||
| 8 | 19-Mar | Library Orientation (topics due) | - | - | |
| 21-Mar | Review II / Quiz #4 / Lab Reports Due | - | - | ||
| 9 | 26-Mar | Practical Exam II (125 pts.) (study guide) | - | - | |
| 28-Mar | Hematology / Blood | 13, 14 | 16 | ||
| April 1-6 | Spring Break | ||||
| 10 | 9-Apr | No Lab | - | - | |
| 11-Apr | Cardiovascular I: Function | 15, 16 | 14 | ||
| 11 | 16-Apr | * | Cardiovascular II: Pharmacology (bibliography due) | 17 | 11, 14 |
| 18-Apr | * | Respiration | 18 | 17, 18 | |
| 12 | 23-Apr | Digestive Physiology | 19 | 21 | |
| 25-Apr | Review III / Quiz #6 / Lab Reports Due | - | - | ||
| 13 | 30-Apr | Practical Exam III (125 pts.) (study guide) | - | - | |
| 2-May | Renal Physiology I: Urinalysis (term paper due) | 20 | 19, 20 | ||
| 14 | 7-May | * * |
Renal II: Volume Regulation Endocrine Physiology: GTT |
21 22 |
19-20 |
| 9-May | Exercise Physiology / Physical Fitness | 23 | 25 | ||
| 15 | 14-May | Nutrition (Pot-Luck!) | 24 | 22 | |
| 16-May | Review IV / Quiz #8 / Lab Reports Due | - | - | ||
| 16 |
21-May |
FINAL EXAM (150 pts.) (study guide) All Sections 24593, 24594) - Tue, May 21st from 7:30AM-9:30AM in SM 36 Note: the scheduled time for the final is based on the start time for the lecture. |
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| Important Dates | Holidays: | ||
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| Last day to Add | Feb 10 | Presidents Day Holiday | Feb 15, 18 |
| Last day to Drop without a "W" | Feb 10 | Spring Break | Apr 1-6 |
| Last day to Drop with a "W" | Apr 26 | |
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| Final Exams | May 18-24 | Graduation |
