| TERM: | 2021-22 Winter |
| COURSE NUMBER: |
BIOL 352 |
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| COURSE TITLE: |
Physiology of the Vertebrates |
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| NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: |
Dr. Caitlynd Myburgh |
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| CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: |
credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 3) |
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
A study of the physiological processes that allow the various vertebrates to live in their biotopes. How these physiological
processes are regulated receives special attention.
Prerequisites: BIOL 210, 211 |
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| REQUIRED TEXTS: |
Richard W. Hill, Gordon A. Wyse, Margaret Anderson, Animal Physiology 4th Loose Leaf Edition.
4th edition ISBN: 9781605355948, Mandatory, Essential to Pass the Course |
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| MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT: |
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| Online discussion forums, attendance, participation activities | 10% |
| Quizzes | 15% | | Midterm | 20% | | Final Exam (cumulative) | 30% |
| Lab activities and exercises | 10% |
| Lab exam | 15% |
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| 100% |
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| COURSE OBJECTIVES: |
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the relationship between structure and function for various vertebrate organ systems
- Compare patterns of physiological function across different species
- Explain major physiological themes that shape organismal survival within the environment
- Begin to understand the integrative nature of physiology
- Understand the experimental basis for physiology
- Respect and appreciate the diversity and intricacies of the physiological processes of God’s creatures
After completing the laboratory component of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of concepts covered during lectures
- Demonstrate appropriate use of physiology laboratory techniques
- Develop a carefully controlled experiment to test a hypothesis about human physiology
- Clearly communicate experimental results and conclusions in written and oral formats
- Critically read, evaluate, and summarize information from primary scientific papers in the form of a literature review
- Demonstrate collaborative learning skills while investigating physiological principles
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| COURSE OUTLINE: |
- Introduction
- Animals and environments
- Nervous System
- Synapses
- Circulation
- External Respiration
- Transport of O2 and CO2 in body fluids
- Nutrition, feeding & digestion
- Water & Salt physiology
- Kidneys and Excretion
- Energy Metabolism
- Endocrine and Neuroendocrine physiology
- Reproduction
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| LAB OUTLINE: | - Bee Venom
- Auditory & Visual Lab
- Circulation
- Respiration
- Digestion
- Urinary System
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