Human Physiology (310-0-1)
Instructors
Christine McCary
Meeting Info
Kresge Centennial Hall 2-415: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
Biol_Sci 310 explores the functions of the human body with an emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms, interdependence of organs and organ systems, and the influence of modulatory systems. Topics include: nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems as well as endocrine application in these systems. Readings and activities focusing on the contributions of underrecognized scientists and clinicians to the advancement of physiology will be included. Discussion section will be used only for assessment.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisites: Students must have completed BIOL_SCI 201-0, BIOL_SCI 202-0, and CHEM 132-0, CHEM 152-0, or CHEM 172-0. Credit not allowed for both BIOL_SCI 310-0 and BIOL_SCI 217-0.
Teaching Method
Lecture and small group discussions
Evaluation Method
Reading checks, quizzes, exams, short papers
Class Materials (Required)
Human Physiology, 8th Edition, Dee Unglaub Silverthorn, 2019 (Pearson) ISBN 9780135212905
Other course readings will be provided on Canvas
Class Attributes
Natural Sciences Distro Area
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Biology Majors until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites and registered for any required corequisites.
Prerequisites: Students must have completed BIOL_SCI 201-0 or BIOL_SCI 239-0, BIOL_SCI 202-0 or BIOL_SCI 240-0, and CHEM 132-0, CHEM 152-0, or CHEM 172-0.
Associated Classes
DIS - TBA: Wed 3:00PM - 3:50PM