Fall 2021 - BISC 205 D100

Principles of Physiology (3)

Class Number: 4026

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 15, 2021
    Wed, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 101, BISC 102 and PHYS 102 all with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An integrated exploration of animal and plant physiology, using principles from biology, physics, and chemistry to describe the underlying mechanisms and adaptations that support life. Systems include transport, metabolism, electrical & chemical signalling, sensing and responding. Students will build independent and collaborative skills in data analysis, scientific reasoning, and communication. Students who have taken BISC 305 or BISC 366 first may not then take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Student outcomes

  1. Describe mechanisms/adaptations that meet the needs of an organism in the face of environmental challenges with physical and chemical constraints
  2. Predict the impact of a variable environment on physiological systems and mechanism.
    • Writing logical, causal descriptions
    • Using quantitative/mathematical models
    • Integrating across systems, organisms, environments and health/disease states
  3. Interpret scientific data to communicate the findings of a science-related issue.
    • Finding and using appropriate, credible, evidence-based sources
    • Using graphical, numeric, or descriptive data
  4. Work productively/collaboratively in teams of diverse backgrounds to develop scientific arguments.
    • Provide & work with useful, meaningful feedback between scientific colleagues
    • Recognize how the scientific community communicates and collaborates (process of science)
    • Recognize how you can belong and contribute to this community
  5. See the wonder in the diversity of physiological solutions to real, physical problems.

 

Grading

  • Case studies in-class 10%
  • Student group project (including presentation and report) 20%
  • Learning activities (quizzes and in-class work) 10%
  • Midterm I 10%
  • Midterm II 20%
  • Final exam 30%

NOTES:

Grading Subjec to Change.

REQUIREMENTS:

Effective immediately, the Department of Biological Sciences is adopting a mandatory mask policy for all areas under Biology’s control and in spaces elsewhere where Biology faculty teach, applying to everyone regardless of vaccination status.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Freeman, S., et.al (2018) Biological Science. 3rd Canadian Edition, Pearson, Canada (required)
**eBook is available as an alternative from www.vitalsource.com


Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.