Instructor:

Jennifer Marcinkiewicz, Ph.D.
(Mar-sin-KEV-itch)
218 Cunningham Hall
Phone:330-672-5554
FAX: 330-672-3713
jmarcink@kent.edu
Office Hours:  Tuesdays before(6:30-7:00) and after (9:30-10:00) class, or by appointment.  Students may also call or e-mail for assistance

Required Text:  Principles of Human Physiology, Germann & Stanfield, 1st edition,   bundled with Interactive Physiology 7 System Suite (CD ROM)
Students are strongly urged to read the text and use the CD-ROM exercises before class, especially to familiarize themselves with terminology and general concepts.  Students should also read the pertinent
information located on the course website prior to class to facilitate their understanding of lecture material.
 

Website: There is an abundance of information on the course at the course website.  You can access the website by visiting the Department of Biological Sciences site at: http://www.kent.edu/biology/  Our course is located at the Course Resources link.  It contains some lecture notes, background material and other important information.  Lecture notes will NOT completely reflect the information discussed in class, so students should not use this as a substitute for attending class, but should use them as an instructional aid only.
 
Prerequisites: The instructor assumes a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology comparable to the level of BSCI 20020 (Structure & Function) and BSCI 30030 (Human Physiology).  To assist you in
remembering the background material, tutorial reviews are located at the course website.
 

General Information: Human physiology is a demanding field of study and most students find it very challenging.  To be successful in the course, the instructor suggests: 

1) diligent preparation prior to class 

•  reading assignments
•  reviewing previous lecture material

2) review and integration of material

•   go over notes and identify areas of confusion.
•  ask questions
• during class   
• by e-mail (instructor will make all efforts to respond within 1 business day)
• by phone
• during office hours
•  study groups
• quiz yourself and others over material
• seek understanding of the material 
• if you donít understand what you are reading, all the memorization in the world won't help you

Grading:  There will be a total of 450 points with the following breakdown:

Exam 1    75 points
Exam 2    125 points
Final Exam    175 points
Poster Presentation     75 points

Exam Format:

Exams will be short answer, fill-in-the-blank and essay questions.  There may be limited multiple choice/ TRUE/FALSE questions also.  The final exam will be cumulative.  There are example questions on the
website.
 
Absence from Exams:

Students must have a documented excuse in order to take a makeup exam.  If a student must take a makeup exam, the instructor reserves the right to give a different exam.
 
Poster Presentations:

Students will work in groups of 2 on a poster to be presented during class (see schedule below).  Poster sessions will be selected during the first day of class.  Poster topics must be approved 2 weeks before the poster session.  Poster topics may include relevant diseases, syndromes or physiological phenomena.  Each poster must include:

 Title
 Authors
 Introduction
 Signs and symptoms of disease
 Explanation of the physiological basis of disease or phenomenon
 Explanation of treatment options, if any

Posters should be clear and well-organized.  You should be able to read the poster from a distance of 2 feet.  The poster presenters should prepare a short oral summary of the poster and be prepared to answer
questions during the poster session. Students may use Power Point to prepare professional quality posters.  This is not required, but it is useful practice if you anticipate making presentations at professional
meetings. Audiovisual services in the library can print out these presentations on a single sheet ($3/square foot).  See your instructor for further detail if interested.
 
Students with Disabilities:

In accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester or when
given an assignment for which an accommodation is required.  Students with disabilities must verify their eligibility through the Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) in the Michael Schwartz Student
Services Center (672-3391).
 
 

Schedule                                                                Reading Assignments
 

8/26  Introduction & Cellular Physiology                 Chapters 1, 2, 4
 
9/2  Endocrine System                                             Chapter 5, 20
 
9/9, 9/16 Nervous System                                        Chapters 6, 7, pp261-277, Chapter 10

9/16  Muscle physiology                                           Chapter 11
 
9/23  Exam I
 
9/30; 10/7 Cardiovascular Physiology                        Chapters 12-14
10/14
 
10/14, 10/21 Pulmonary Physiology                        Chapter 15, 16
 
10/28  Exam II
 
11/4  Renal Physiology & Acid-Base Balance          Chapters 17, 18
 
11/11  No Class--Veteranís Day Observed
 
11/18  Reproductive System                                     Chapter 21
 
11/25, 12/2 Poster Sessions
 
12/9  FINAL EXAM, 8:15-10:30 p.m.