Spring, 2012                                                                                                               Bio 346, Tuesday AM

Physio 12

Human Physiology Lab

 

Date

Day

 

Topic

Event

Readings

Jan. 17

T

 

Administrative Work/Introduction

 

 

24

T

 

Research/Writing

 

 

31

T

 

Muscle Contraction & EMG

 

Lab Manual: EMG I & II Protocol

Feb. 7

T

 

Muscle Contraction & EMG

 

 

14

T

 

Rhythm of the Heart & the ECG

Lab Report (EMG) due

Lab Manual: ECG I & II Protocol

21

T

 

Rhythm of the Heart & the ECG

 

 

28

T

 

Rhythm of the Heart & the ECG

 

 

Mar. 6

T

 

Renal Function I

Lab Report (ECG) due

Lab Manual: Renal Protocol

13

T

 

Renal Function II

 

 

20

T

 

Respiration, Airflow & Lung Capacity

Lab Report (Renal) due

Lab manual: Respiratory Protocol

Apr. 3

T

 

Respiration, Airflow & Lung Capacity

 

 

10

T

 

EEG, Relaxation, and Attention

Lab Report (Resp.) due

Lab Manual: EEG I & II Protocol

17

T

 

EEG, Relaxation, and Attention

 

 

24

T

 

Data Collection

 

 

May 1

T

 

Data Collection

Lab Report (EEG) due

 

8

T

 

Data Collection

 

 

15

T

 

Presentation 

 

 

 

Lab Evaluation of Student Performance: Students will be graded based on two (2) forms of criteria:

 

Lab Write-ups:                                     2 sets @ 25 points each                           50 pts

Group Experiment Presentation         1 @ 100 points                                       100 pts

Class attendance/Participation                                                                              50 pts

Total                                                                                                                       200 pts

 

Lab Write-ups: Are experimental lab reports written in scientific journal format.  The write-ups are 3 pages in length (not counting graphs and bibliography).  They are based on laboratory experiments completed during the laboratory sessions.  There are 5 instructor-run laboratory experiments, of which the students are required to write-up two (2).  Students are required to participate in each lab experiment regardless of whether the student is writing up that lab or not.  Construction and formatting of the lab write-up is demonstrated in the lab writing handout.  Scoring of the lab write-up will be based on criteria demonstrated in the lab.  IT MUST BE TYPED (computer/typewriter).  Must have your name, Student ID #, lab section, and date at the top of the page.  Single or double spaced with a font size no larger than 12 pt and no smaller than 10 pt.  They can only be turned in on the set due dates and no more than one (1) can be turned at a time.  In an effort to remain fair to everyone, Lab Reports are to handed in by 15 mins. after the start of your lab section on the assigned dates (see syllabus).  NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  These papers can be emailed to me, but must be in my email box by 15 mins. after the start of your lab section.  Emailed papers must have your name, Student ID #, and lab section included in the email and on the attached paper.

 

Group Experiment Presentation and Paper: During the last 3-4 weeks of class each team of students will propose, conduct, analyze and present data on a research project undertaken by that team.  The presentation is a 30 min. slide presentation following the form outlined in lab.  These are team projects.  One score will be given for the team as a whole for each of these assignments.  Further info given in lab.

 

Grades: Final grades will be based on the following percentages of the total possible points in the course (both lab and lecture combined):

 

A = 90 - 100%                                       (> 495 points)       

B = 80 - 89%                                          (440 - 494 points)

C = 70 - 79%                                        (385 - 439 points)

D = 60 - 69%                                        (330 - 384 points)

F = < 60%                                             (< 329 points)

 

Student Conduct

                General: You are expected to know and observe all “Rules of Student Conduct”, found in the CCSF Catalog.  Your behavior in lectures and laboratories must not infringe the personal rights of other students, adversely affect their physical or mental health and safety; or result in an atmosphere not conducive to learning.  In other words, BE COURTEOUS TO YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS.