BIOL 307

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY

TERM:

2020-21 Fall

COURSE NUMBER:

BIOL 307

COURSE TITLE:

Human Physiology Foundations

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Dr Shannon Tracey

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A introductory study of human physiology. This course examines the human physiological systems which are the basis of normal body function and homeostasis. Topics include chemical and cellular composition of the body, genetic control, cellular respiration and metabolism, nervous system and sensory physiological function.

Same as KINS 307. This course does not meet the common curriculum requirement.

Prerequisites: one of BIOL 207, BIOL 210, KINS 207

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Human Physiology, 15th ed., 2019, by Stuart Fox, McGraw-Hill

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Assignment - Topic title, outline, key text, and 3 questions	2%
Assignment - Presentation and discussion	10%
Assignment - Presentation summary & any other materials	3%
Mid-term Exams (2)	50%
Final exam	35%

	100%

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completing the course, the students will:

Have a deeper understanding of human physiological systems which are the basis of normal body function and homeostasis.
Appreciate how disease challenges homeostasis.
Be able to discuss perspectival and ethical issues in human biology.

LECTURE SCHEDULE:

Introduction of course instructor, overview of syllabus, objectives
Cell Structure and Genetic Control
The Study of Body Function
Enzymes and Energy
Cell Respiration and Metabolism
Interactions Between Cells and the Extracellular Environment
The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses
The Central Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System
Sensory Physiology
Muscle
Blood, Heart and Circulation
Cardiac Output, Blood Flow and Blood Pressure
Review

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.