Syllabus for "Physiology" (W3033)
Instructor:
Jian YangSyllabus for "Physiology" (W3033)
MW 10:35 - 11:50 AM in 425 Pupin Laboratories
Prerequisite: C2006 - "Introduction to Molecular and cellular Biology, II"
by Dr. Deborah Mowshowitz
Textbook:
Required: Human Physiology - An Integrated Approach
Dee Unglaub Silverthorn 1st ed. 1998, Prentice Hall
Supplement: Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems
Lauralee Sherwood 3rd ed. 1997, Wadsworth Publishing Company
There are three discussion/recitation sessions. Students will read and discuss original research papers on selected topics. These sessions are mandatory and the materials covered will be included in the exams.
Exams: There are three exams. The first exam covers lectures 1-8, the second covers lectures 9-18 and the final exam covers lectures 19-26. They count 32%, 36% and 32%, respectively, towards the final grade.
Class Schedule
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Neurophysiology |
Chapter |
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1. 1/20 Neurons and Membrane Potential |
5, 8 |
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2. 1/25 Action Potential Propagation |
8 |
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3. 1/27 Synaptic Transmission |
8, Handouts |
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4. 2/1 The Central Nervous System |
9 |
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5 2/3 The Peripheral Nervous System |
11 |
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6. 2/8 Sensory Physiology I |
10 |
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7. 2/10 Sensory Physiology II |
10 |
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8. 2/15 Discussion/Recitation I |
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2/17 Exam #1 |
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Muscle Physiology |
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9. 2/22 Structure and E-C Coupling I |
12, 14 |
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10. 2/24 Structure and E-C Coupling II |
12 |
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11. 3/1 Mechanics of Muscle Contraction |
12 |
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12. 3/3 Skeletal Muscle Reflexes |
13 |
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Cardiovascular Physiology |
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13. 3/8 Overview, Pressure and Flow |
14 |
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14. 3/10 Heart Beat - Electrical Events/Regulation |
14 |
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15. 3/22 Heart Beat - Mechanical Events/Regulation |
14 |
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16. 3/24 Blood Vessels and Blood Flow |
15 |
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17. 3/29 Regulation of Blood Pressure |
15 |
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18. 3/31 Discussion/Recitation II |
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4/5 Exam #2 |
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Respiratory Physiology |
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19. 4/7 Respiratory System and Ventilation |
17 |
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20. 4/12 Gas Exchange and Transport |
17 |
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21. 4/14 Regulation of Ventilation |
17 |
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Renal Physiology and Acid-Base Balance |
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22. 4/19 Urinary System and Filtration |
18 |
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23. 4/21 Reabsorption and Secretion I |
18 |
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24. 4/26 Reabsorption and Secretion II |
18, 19 |
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25. 4/28 Acid-Base Balance |
19 |
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26. 5/3 Discussion/Recitation III |
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5/10 Final exam -- 9AM -- 329 Pupin |