Summer 2019 - BISC 305 D100

Animal Physiology (3)

Class Number: 1057

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MBB 221 or 231 and PHYS 102 (or PHYS 121 or 126 or 141) with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A comparative study of basic physiological mechanisms in invertebrates and vertebrates.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces the major physiological systems with an emphasis on understanding mechanisms. The course emphasizes the Physics behind the Physiology and the exams involve substantial Physics concepts. The exams are based on deductive thinking (like math or physics exams) and memorization of facts plays almost no role in this class. Though all concepts and several examples to illustrate the application of concepts are presented in class and as part of the assignments, students are expected to search for additional material (e.g. exercise problems) on their own. The instructor and TA(s) are available for help but the emphasis of this course on Physics concepts in Physiology should not be underestimated.  

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Basic principles of neuroscience 
  • Sensory systems 
  • Muscle physiology 
  • Basic endocrinology 
  • Cardiovascular physiology 
  • Respiratory physiology 
  • Water balance

Grading

  • Midterm 1 30%
  • Midterm 2 30%
  • Midterm 3 20%
  • Assignments 20%

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Copies of transparencies used in class will be made available on the web and in the library. A book is not required for this class though reading Animal Physiology (e.g. Eckert’s Animal Physiology) and Neuroscience books (all available in the SFU library) is highly recommended.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

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

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