Summer 2023 - BISC 305 D100

Animal Physiology (3)

Class Number: 3807

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 205 (or BPK 205) and MBB 231 with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A study of major physiological systems, with an emphasis on understanding the physics underpinning physiological mechanisms.

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 25%
  • Midterm 3 25%
  • Assignments 20%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

The course emphasizes Physics-based concepts in the study of Animal Physiology. The student is expected to look for any additional study material on his/her own.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Power point slides will be made available on Canvas for students to download. 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.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.