Syllabus
for
Biology 3320
Principle of Animal Physiology
2008 Fall Semester
Course
Title: Principles of
Animal Physiology-BIOL 3320-001
Instructor:
Dr. Yong Zhu
Lecture
Hour: T Th
12:30-1:45
Lecture
Room: Howell Science Complex N107
Office
Hour: T Th 1:45 – 2:45 or by appointment
Office/Lab:
Howell Science N401/N309-311
Title of
the Textbook: Animal
Physiology
Subtitle:
From Genes to Organisms
Authors:
Sherwood, Klandorf, Yancey
Publisher: Thomson Brooks/Cole
Year: 2005
ISBN: 0-534-55404-0
Animal
Physiology is the study of animals and how they function in various
physiological and environmental conditions. Various physiological systems such
as nervous system, endocrine system, circulation system, respiratory system, as
well as muscle movement, osmoregulation, metabolism,
growth, aging and reproduction will be discussed from homeostatic, comparative,
and adaptive aspects.
Academic
Evaluation Grading
Scales
Test 1 100 points (exam 70, quiz 10, attendance 20) A = 90 - 100
Test 2 100 points (exam 70, quiz 10, attendance 20) B = 80 - 89
Test 3 100 points (exam 70, quiz 10, attendance 20) C = 70 - 79
Test 4 100 points (exam 70, quiz 10, attendance 20) D = 60-69
Test 5 100 points (exam 70, quiz 10, attendance 20) F = 59 & below
Total
points 800 points
The final
grade will be given as a letter based on 100 scales that are converted from
your total points earned during the semester.
Test: Tests
will be given in a format of filling
blanks in sentences, defining
conceptual words, and answering
essays. The purpose of the tests is to evaluate your understanding of
the course materials, improving your learning
skills and enhancing your knowledge. Tests will be drawn from both your textbook and my lecture notes. You
will have one hour and fifteen minutes to finish each test. Each test is
worth 70 points. It would be a good idea to use your best
handwriting on my tests because I
cannot grade your test if I can’t read it. You will receive zero point for questions that I
cannot comprehend. You will have two
hours to finish the final comprehensive exam. All the examinations will
be closed book tests. If any short answers or essays are EXACTLY
the same, or alike (rewording
will not go unnoticed) from two people or more, they will receive zero point for the test. Any
cheating during the examinations will be reported and treated accordingly.
Make Up
Examination: Only university examination excuse that I have approved before the
exam day may be made up on December 26 2008. The test
will be a written examination formulated from all topics covered by the
textbook and all the lecture notes.
Quiz and
Attendance: Prior to each test, you will be given quizzes
that will be worth 10 points. Another 20 points attendance will be added if you
did not miss any one of the classes during each test period. Then, the 30
points will be added to your test score. (Each test itself will be scored at 70
points). So, plus quiz and attendance, you may receive up to 100 points on each
test. An appropriate portion of the attendance points will be deducted from
the total 20 points if you will miss any day during each test period.
Class Rules: Respect your classmates and the
lecturer, including any guest speakers. Turn off your cell phone during class,
and do not talk among each other during lectures. I welcome any lecture-related
questions and expect active participation in the lecture from all of you. The
students who are actively involved in the lectures will be rewarded.
Tips
for Studying: It is a
great benefit for most students to study together, questioning each other. One
good way to learn lecture material is to scan-read each assigned chapter and
PowerPoint slides download from web site http://core.ecu.edu/biol/zhuy/teaching1.html before each new lesson; then read the
chapter thoroughly with the lecture notes after the lecture and outline the
material from the book as it is organized around the questions. The questions
at the end of each chapter; or questions that asked by the students or the
instructor during the lectures are examples of what I might use on the exams.
* Any student who has needs for disability accommodation
should notify Disability Services or speak to me privately.
Date Chapter Topics
August 21st Syllabus Introduce to the
course
August 26th 1 & 2 Introduction
August 28th 3 Membrane
Physiology
(September 1st) Labor Day holiday
September 2nd 4 Neuronal Physiology
September 4th 5 Nervous
System
September
9th Chapter 1-5 Test 1
September 11th 6 Sensory
Physiology
September 16th 6
September 18th 7 Endocrine Systems
September 23th 7
September
25th Chapter 1-7 Test 2
September 30th 8 Muscle Physiology
October 2nd 8
October 7th 9 Circulatory Systems
October 9th 9
October
11-14 Saturday-Tuesday
Fall Break
October
16th Chapter 1-9 Test 3
October 21th 11 Respiratory
Systems
October 23th 11
October 28th 12 Excretory Systems
October 30th 12
November
4th Chapter 1-12 Test 4
November 6th 13 Fluid
and Acid-Base Balance
November 11th 13
November 13th 14 Digestive
Systems
November 18th 16 Reproduction
Systems
November 20th 16
November
25th Chapter
1-16 Test 5
November
26-30th Wednesday-Sunday Thanksgiving
Break
December 2nd Review
December 9th 11:00 ‑ 1:30 Tuesday All Lectured Chapters & Notes Final Exam
March
12th, 2009 7:00-9:30
All Chapters & Lecture Notes Make Up Examination