BIOLOGY 3151- PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

FALL 2015
Lectures: Mo We 12:00 - 1:50 PM North Science 120
Lab: We 2:40-5:10, Fr 9:20-11:50, Fr 2:40-5:10 South Science 337

DR. TYLER EVANS

Office: South Science 350 Phone: 510 885 3475
Office hours: Tues, Thurs 11:00 AM -12:30 PM, or by appointment, or stop by anytime
E-mail : tyler.evans@csueastbay.edu
Website: http://evanslabcsueb.weebly.com/

!REQUIRED LEARNING MATERIALsj

• Lectures, lab materials and other important course work downloaded or printed from the BIOL
3151 Blackboard site at http://bb.csueastbay.edu . All requ ired materials will be made available
via Blackboard.

!OPTIONAL MATERIALS!

• Textbook: Principles of Animal Physiology, 2nd edition, by Christopher D. Moyes and Patricia M .
Schulte. (not required; a copy is on reserve in library)

~OALS & EXPECTATIONS!

The primary goal of this course is to give you an understanding of physiology that wi ll be valuable to
you, not only in attaining your career objectives, but also in understanding processes that govern your
daily life. Primarily devoted to core principles/concepts in animal physiology, emphasis w ill be placed on
the regulation and integration of vertebrate and invertebrate systems, from the molecular/cellular
through the organismal levels. Many concepts are presented from a comparat ive perspective,
illustrating how evolution has modified a physiology to suit the needs of animals in specific
environments

~TUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES!

• Acquire an understanding of the major physiological systems, and be able to associate

anatomical areas with their specific function.
• Understand the role of evolutionary processes in shaping the organization and purpose of
physiological systems.
• Relate changes occurring at the molecular and biochemical levels to larger-scale physiological
and organismal processes.
• develop hypotheses and experimentally address hypotheses in the laboratory
• clearly communicate the results of an observational or experimental analysis in an appropriate
format (e.g. graphs, figures, statistical tests, written reports)
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Your final grade will be determined by your scores on exams, labs, quizzes and problem sets. CSU EB has
very strict policies determining whether or not an exam or lab can be re-scheduled . You must make
every effort to avoid missing the scheduled exams and labs. Valid excuses for a lab or exam absence
usually only include illness or death in the family. Labs or exams missed for other reasons may not be
rescheduled. Exams will focus on material covered in lectures, thus it is imperative that you attend
lectures. Scores/grades will only be curved if averages fall below 70%.

Letter Grade Total Points

A 100-92
A- 91-88
EXAM #1.. .................................. 20 points (Oct 19) B+ 87-84
EXAM #2 .................................... 20 points (Nov 16) B 83-80
FINAL EXAM .............................. 25 points (Dec 9) B- 79-76
LAB .............................................20 points c+ 75 -72
QUIZZES/PROBLEM SETS .......15 points C 71-68
C- 67-64
D 63-60
F <60

A grade of "incomplete" can only be given when a major portion(> 50%) of the course has been
completed at a passing level ("C" or better), and you have verifiable, extenuating circumstances that
prevent you from completing the course. An "incomplete" is not an alternative to dropping the course
due to poor performance. When an " I" is assigned, you will have one academic year to complete only
the unfinished portion of the course.

!LECTURE FORMA~

• Lectures will be presented using PowerPoint. Each lecture will be posted on Blackboard prior to class. It
is important to realize that these PowerPoint slides represent only an outline of the material covered .
• Important details that will be covered in exams will be added by the instructor verbally in each lecture
and slides not posted on Blackboard will be described in each lecture. Thus attending class and taking
detailed notes is the key to success .
• Quizzes will be given frequently during lecture time to encourage you to think about the material well
before exams and to give you an understanding of the types of questions likely to occur on exams. If you
miss a lecture, you may also miss a quiz.
o This is a 10-week course, thus a considerable amount of material is covered in a very short period of

time. Each lecture covers about 5% of the material, so you if you miss three classes, that's over 15% of
the total for the course. You should be prepared to dedicate a minimum of 8 h/week outside of lecture
and lab time for writing lab reports and preparing for exams.

lcouRsE POLICIES!

PREREQUISITES (STRICTLY ENFORCED) : You must have completed/passed :

• Foundations of Biological Sciences (BIOL 1401-2-3, or equivalent)
• General Chemistry (CHEM 1101-2-3)

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Organic Chemistry (CHEM 23 .
but not re . d Th Ol, 3301 , or equivalent) and statistics (e.g. STAT 3031) are recommended,
c d . quire · e class will betaug ht WI·th t h e assumption
· that you are familiar with the material
overe in the pre-requisite courses.

TECHNOLOGY NEEDS
• High-speed internet connection and the most recent version of Internet Explorer Firefox Safari
or other preferred web browser for access to the Blackboard course manageme~t syste~ ,
(http://bb.csueastbay.edu). Check this site frequently, because important announcements,
materials supporting lectures, tutorials, all scores, and most importantly, materials you will be
responsible for downloading and printing prior to your lab section will be posted exclusively on
this site.
• Microsoft Office is needed for reviewing and printing lecture slides, statistical analyses and
graphical depiction of data collected in lab, and producing written lab reports. All campus
computers are loaded with MS Office.

SPECIAL ACADEMIC ACCOMODATIONS

If you have a documented disability and have registered with SDRC, you will need to discuss this with
and provide your Determination of Accommodations form to the instructor. Special accommodations
must be arranged at least one week in advance of all exams.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
It is imperative you understand academic d ishonesty and its consequences. You are required to review
the information at http://www .csueastbay .edu/ecat/current/ i-120grad ing.html#sectionl2. Included are
the details of what comprises academic dishonesty and the consequences thereof. As a rule, CSU EB
instructors cannot tolerate cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty. You will
receive no credit for the exam, assignment, or activity on which you acted dishonestly. This may result
in an "F" in the course and a formal Academic Dishonesty Incident Report filed against you . Further
punitive action, e .g. academic record notation (five years duration), suspension, or expulsion may be
taken by the Student Disciplinary Officer and the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs.

COURTESY
Please turn off all audible sounds to any electronic devices (phones, laptops, tablets, etc.) while in
lecture and lab. Refrain from using your laptops for activities not related to lecture during class time,
e.g. emailing or browsing the web. Use of these items is strictly prohibited during all exams.

OFFICE HOURS
Please visit during my office hours. Feel free to stop by to chat, or to clarify something from class or lab.
Sometimes students do not seek help until after they have performed poorly on an exam, so I strongly
encourage you to visit with me early and often. Please realize that I am here to help you. We all have
the same goal : for students to learn and master the principles of animal physiology.

STUDY HABITS
Ask questions, study hard and seek help. It is important in your future professions to become 'active
learners'. This means that you take responsibility for your own learning and actively seek out knowledge
or assistance when needed.
Do not accept "not understanding"! If you don't understand, don't think that you are the only one who
did not get it, and be embarrassed to ask a question. It is my pleasure (and my paid responsibility) to

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 . . . h it is a two-way communication
help you understand. Class time is most productive and enJoyable w en
between teachers and students.
jLECTURE SCHEDULE*!

DATE LEC# TOPIC

M Sept. 28 1 Course Intro and Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry in Physiology

w Sept. 30 2 Membrane Physiology

M Oct. 5 3 Neural Physiology

w Oct. 7 4 Cellular Movement and Muscles I

M Oct. 12 5 Cellular Movement and Muscles II

~w Oct. 14 6 PROBLEM SET: Practice Exam 1

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w Oct. 21 7 Cardiovascular Physiology

M Oct. 26 8 Blood
w Oct. 28 9 Respiratory Physiology

M Nov. 2 10 Digestive Physiology

w Nov.4 11 Sensory Systems

~M Nov. 9 12 PROBLEM SET: Practice Exam 2

w Nov. 11 NO LECTURE (Veteran's Day-University Closed)

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w Nov. 18 13 Ion and Water Balance

M Nov. 23 14 Renal Physiology

w Nov. 25 15 Thermc1I Physiology

M Nov. 30 16 Global Change Physiology

-.w Dec. 2 17 PROBLEM SET: Practice Final Exam

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* Lecture schedule is subject to change, Any changes will be announced.

ILABORATORY GOALS!

Animal physiology is a multidisciplinary area of biology that integrates chemistry, physics, mathematics,
anatomy, behavior, evolution, and ecology to address the fundamental question, "how do animals
work?" Laboratory research is vitally important In finding the answer. You will be performing laboratory
exercises designed to help you understand certain fundamental physiological principles.

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!LABORATORY STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES!

• ~rovide students with an opportunity to directly observe and discuss the principles described
in lecture
• provide students with hands-on experience in collecting physiological data
• expose students to the scientific method, hypothesis testing and deductive reasoning,
including:
► analyzing experimental data and applying appropriate statistical tests
► interpreting experimental data and integrating information from lecture, labs and the
scientific literature
• facilitate developing scientific communication skills, both written and oral
• stimulate your scientific curiosity

ILABORATORY POLICIES AND GUIDELINE~

LAB ATTENDANCE
Your attendance in lab each week is mandatory. In order to get credit for a missed lab, you must:
1. notify the instructor before your lab session
2. provide written documentation (proof) for your absence
3. be capable of making up the lab at a later date (this may not be possible for some labs).

Any unexcused absence from a lab will result in O cred it for the m issed lab, as you are not permitted to
turn in any assignment for a lab you have not attended. If more than one lab is m issed in a quarter you
will fail the entire course.

You are required to stay for the entire lab session, or until excused by the instructor. You will check out
with your lab instructor, showing you have met the lab learning objectives, and that your computer and
lab space have been returned to their original condition .

LAB GRADING
Your performance in the laboratory makes up 20% of your grade in the course. The lab grade consists of
the following components :

1. Lab Reports and Assignments (15% of your final grade): You are responsible for three lab
reports during the quarter. Each lab report is worth 5% of your final grade.
2. Lab Participation (5% of your lab grade): You are requ ired to participate in discussions held
during labs. You are also required to be an active, helpful participant and contributor to all
group activities. You are expected to be ready to work when lab starts an_d stay until the work is
completed or excused by the instructor. This is an evaluation of your lab performance assessing
how prepared you are, how actively you participate and work with your lab partners, your
attitude toward lab tasks, and your punctuality attendance each week. The easiest way to
obtain full points is to participate in discussion labs. An unexcused absence will result in a
participation score of zero. If you are late, you will also lose participation points.

LAB PREPARATION ,
Read appropriate lab materials from Blackboard prior t o each lab. Do not rely on your partner to gu ide
you through the labs. Before each lab you should be able to answer the following questions:
• What are the main objectives of the lab exercise?

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 • What basic physiological principles will I be exploring?
• What experimental procedures will I follow?
• What types of data/measurements will I be collecting?
• What are the expected results of the experiments?

Bring the following items to each lab:

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1. Printed copies of materials for each lab acquired from Blackboard
2. A lab notebook or laptop or tablet for record keeping. Keeping a record of your work, including
parameters you used in each experiment and any notes you took during class, is essential. This
information is necessary for you to write a complete lab report.
3. USB/Flash/Thumb drive to copy and store electronic data and analyses
4. Optional : textbook. All of the physiological principles underlying the experiments are thoroughly
covered .

Set up your lab station prior to starting any procedures. Select your tools and equipment, appropriately
arrange your work space, and be aware of what tasks you and your lab partners are to perform. Clear
away unneeded items and personal possessions from your work space (and your neighbor's).
No food or drinks are allowed in the lab. ·

TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN THE LAB

• Be on time. Labs begin promptly. Lab instructions occur at the beginning and will not be
repeated if you are late. You will lose participation points for being late.
• Be an active participant. Take an active role in lab each week and do not ignore your
responsibilities by allowing your lab partner to do your work. Lack of participation will be
reflected in the quality of your assignments as well as your score for participation.
• Be patient. Preparation, common sense, and patience are keys to obtaining reliable results.
• Have a clear idea of the purpose and techniques involved in each lab. This will allow you to
identify problems and questionable results. Keep in mind that nature is highly variable. The
physiological parameters that you are measuring may vary significantly among individual
animals, and unexpected results may occur to no fault of your own.
• Help each other. The instructor will help you as best they can, but keep in mind there's one
instructor for multiple groups. You are encouraged to ask your lab mates questions and be
willing to help others.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY IN THE LAB

Violations of academic honesty are not tolerated in and it is imperative that you understand what is
prohibited. There are several violations that directly pertain to the lab portion of the course:
• Submission of false lab reports: you are not allowed to get the data from someone else in class
or fabricate the results you missed in lab. Falsification of data (e.g. changing or making up data)
is prohibited.
• Plagiarism: copying or paraphrasing the work of others and turning it in as your own is strictly
prohibited. This includes lab reports from other students (past or present) and any published
materials (print or electronic). CSU EB provides instructors with plagiarism detecting software.
Any plagiarized assignment will not be accepted, and you will receive a score of O for that
assignment. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense and may result in an "F" in the course and
possible expulsion from the university.

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You are encouraged to interact with other students and use as many references as you can in your
attempt to understand the material. However, be aware of the limits. When write your assignments,
you must use your own words and organization of ideas. Please consult your instructor if you have any
questions and refer to CSUEB's policy on Academic Hon~sty:
http :llwww 20. csu eastbay.ed u/acadern i c/acad em ic-po Iici es/academ ic-d isho nesty. htm I

!LABORATORY SCHEDULE!

DATE LAB# TOPIC

WEEK 1 (Sept 23 or 25) NO LABS

WEEK 2 (Sept 30 or Oct 2) 1 Intro to Physiology Lab and Data Analysis

WEEK 3 (Oct 7 or Oct 9) 2 Membrane Physiology: Water and Solute Transport in Blood

WEEK 4 (Oct 14 or Oct 16) 3 DISCUSSION: Membrane Physiology:

Water and Solute Transport in Blood

WEEK 5 (Oct 21 or Oct 23) 4 Muscle Physiology: Recordings and Simulations

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WEEK 6 (Oct 28 or Oct 30) 5 DISCUSSION: Muscle Physiology: Recordings and Simulations

WEEK 7 (Nov 4 or Nov 6) 6 Respiratory Physiology: Diving Reflex

Rtpl}'fc'j- 2 Due:
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WEEK 8 (Nov 11 or Nov 13) NO LABS (Veteran' s Day-University Closed)

WEEK 9 (Nov 18 or Nov 20) 7 DISCUSSION : Respiratory Physiology: Diving Reflex

WEEK 10 (Nov 25 or Nov 27) NO LABS (Thanksgiving Holiday-University Closed)

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WEEK 11 (Dec 2 or Dec 4) 8 Final Exam Study Period