Text: Randall, D., W. Burggren, and K. French. 1997. Eckert Animal Physiology: Mechanisms and Adaptations. 4th ed., W.H. Freeman and Co., Inc., N.Y. 723 p.
Dates
Chapter - Lecture/ Reading Assignments
Important Announcements
30 Aug. - 4 Sep. 4 - Membranes, Channels, and Transport
Assign Term Paper Topics
WebCT Worksheet - 1 (thru Ch. 4)
6, 11 Sep.
5 - The Physical Basis of Neuronal Function
WebCT Quiz - 1 (thru Ch. 4)
13 Sep.
EXAM 1 - Chapters 1-4
18, 20 Sep. 6 - Communications Along and Between Neurons
25, 27 Sep. 7 - Sensing the Environment WebCT Worksheet -2 (thru Ch. 7)
3 Oct.
Last day to Withdraw without academic penalty.
Rsh. Paper Outline Due in class at
12:30 PM, Thurs., 4 October
2, 4 Oct.
8 - Glands: Mechanisms and Costs of Secretion
9 - Hormones: Regulation and Action
WebCT Worksheet - 3 (thru Ch. 9)
9-12 July 10 - Muscles and Animal Movement WebCT Quiz - 2 (thru Ch. 9)
16 Oct.
EXAM 2 - Chapters 5-9
18 Oct.
11 - Behavior: Initiation, Patterns and Control
23, 25 Oct. 12 - Circulation WebCT Quiz - 3
30 Oct.
13 - Gas Exchange and Acid-Base Balance
1 Nov.
EXAM 2 - Chapters 5-9
6, 8 Nov. 14 - Ionic and Osmotic Balance WebCT Worksheet - 4 (thru Ch. 14)
13, 15 Nov. 15 - Acquiring Energy: Feeding, Digestion & Metabolism WebCT Quiz - 4 (thru Ch. 14)
20 Nov.
16 - Using Energy: Meeting Environ. Challenges
27, 29 Nov. 16 - Using
Energy: Continued
Rsh. Papers due in class at
12:30 PM, Thurs., 29 November
4 Dec.
EXAM 4 - Chapters 13-16
6 Dec.
Oral Reports/ Presentations on Research Papers
11 Dec.
FINAL EXAMINATION 12:30 - 2:30 PM Comprehensive - over all chapters,
WebCT and lectures
MISSED EXAMS: Attendance/ participation in all lecture exams, on-line quizzes and worksheets is mandatory. There are no make-ups on lecture exams, on-line quizzes or worksheets. A significant part of academic growth and maturity is remembering and completing assignments. If you miss or forget to complete an assignment(s) (e.g., quizzes, worksheets, or exams), you will receive zero (0) points.
CHEATING: Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated and will be dealt with in accordance with the GSU HONOR CODE as spelled out in the Student Conduct Code, Policies and Procedures.
WebCT On-line Quizzes and Worksheets: These may consist of a variety of questions, for ex.,: fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, define and identify or matching. Questions are drawn from textbook reading assignments and class lectures. Students log-on the course web site using their specific ID and password and then complete the timed and closed book assignment. These assignments may be taken only at the assigned specific dates and times.
LECTURE EXAMS: Lecture exams are administered in class and usually consist of a variety of questions for example: fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, define and identify, matching and essay/discussion. Questions are drawn from textbook reading assignments and class lectures. Points may be lost for use of poor grammar on examinations. Correct spelling will be emphasized and expected. Later course material builds upon earlier concepts, thus you are responsible for all material covered on earlier exams on your later exams.
TERM PAPER: The purpose of the term paper and oral report is four-fold: 1) to help broaden your view of animal physiology; 2) to permit an in-depth exploration of a topic related to physiology; 3) to introduce you to the extent of physiological literature, and 4) to provide practice communicating your ideas orally. You will also prepare five (5) multiple choice questions (with five choices/ question) on your paper, you must provide the answers. These are due when you turn your paper in.
COURSE GRADING PROTOCOL:
Max. Pts Pts You Earned
Lecture Exams (4)
EXAM 1 100
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EXAM 2 100
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EXAM 3 100
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EXAM 4 100
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WebCT on-line Quizzes (3)
30 each _______
WebCT on-line Worksheets (4)
10 each _______
Unannounced in Class Quizzes (?#)
10 each _______
Research Paper (+10 pts oral report/10 pts questions)
120
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Final Exam
200
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TOTALS: ________
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Your Final Course Grade is determined by dividing your total points by the maximum points for all the work. This is your percentage or overall average for the course. To earn:
A you need an average of at least 90%
B you need an average of at least 80%
C you need an average of at least 70%
D you need an average of at least 60%
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