Human Physiology (310-0-1)

Instructors

Christine McCary

Meeting Info

Pancoe Building Abbott Aud: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

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, renal, and digestive systems as well as endocrine application in these systems. Readings and activities focusing on the contributions of scientists of color to the advancement of physiology, and examples of social injustice that have occurred during the pursuit of physiology research, 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.

Teaching Method

 Lecture and small group discussions

Evaluation Method

 Reading checks, quizzes, exams, reflection assignment

Class Materials (Required)

Human Physiology, 9th Edition, Dee Unglaub Silverthorn, 2025 (Pearson)  ISBN 9780135314456

Other course readings will be provided on Canvas 

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 - Technological Institute L211: Tues 2:00PM - 2:50PM