Fayetteville State UniversityCollege of Basic and Applied SciencesDepartment of Natural SciencesDiscussion boardsFayetteville State UniversityCollege of Basic and Applied SciencesDepartment of Natural Sciences1. LOCATOR INFORMATIONSemester Spring Year 2007Credit Hours 3.00Course Number and Name: BIOL 610 EndocrinologyCourse Location & Meeting Time: Lecture Online with Discussion Boards from 5-6 PM on Tuesday evenings (see schedule)Office Hours MWR 10:00- 12:00Instructor Dr. Stephen J. SalekOffice Location LS 307Office Telephone (910) 672 -1050E-mail [email protected] Website: You must log on through FSU’s Blackboard Gateway @ http://blackboard.uncfsu.edu/. You will need your network login and password for access. FSU Policy on Electronic Mail: Fayetteville State University provides to each student, free of charge, an electronic mail account that is easily accessible via the Internet. The university has established email as the primary mode of communicating with enrolledstudents about impending deadlines, upcoming events, and other information important to student progression at the university. Students are responsible for reading their email on a regular basis to remain aware of important information disseminated by the university. The university maintains open-use computer laboratories throughout the campus that can be used to access electronic mail.Students making inquiries via email to FSU faculty and staff about academic records, grades, bills, financial aid, and other matters of a confidential nature are required to use their FSU email account. Rules and regulations governing the use of FSU email may be found at:http://www.uncfsu.edu/PDFs/EmailPolicyFinal.pdf2. COURSE DESCRIPTIONA comprehensive study of Anatomy, physiology and function of endocrine glands in animals with particular emphasis on humans. This course will examine the current research on hormone related problems in humans such as the widespread effects of the stress response on physiological systems.Prerequisite: Undergraduate or graduate course in physiology and a willingness to put in plenty of study time.This course requires you to access the course website through blackboard in order to view online lectures and all other coursematerials. The review sheets linked on your blackboard page will help you prepare for exams. You are expected to have viewed the online lectures, completed the assigned readings, completed review sheets and completed the discussion boards before each exam.3. TEXTBOOKS1. Endocrinology 6th edition M.E. Hadley (2007) ISBN 0-13-187606-6 (you may use the 5th edition if you can find a used one)2. Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers. Robert M. Sapolsky (1998) ISBN 0-7167-3210-6** Text books can be purchased online at Barnes and Noble or Amazon.com, please order your books as soon as you decide to register for the class** No textbooks will be available at the FSU bookstore.4. THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONThe conceptual framework defines the vision of the Department of Natural Sciences which underscores the purpose of the School of Education in preparing its candidates for teaching and leadership roles in a global society. The unit prepares candidates who support student learning within the context of family and community participation for a diverse, technological, and global society. We achieve this vision through teaching, research, and service. Our conceptual framework serves as a lens through which we view our education professionals in the secondary education program. The themes of our conceptual framework 2include knowledgeable and reflective education professionals; working with families and communities; respect for diversity and individual worth; technological competence and educational applications; and caring dispositions and ethical responsibility.5. COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVESA) At the completion of the course students should be ableto demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of:1. The historical development of and important advances in endocrinology.2. The macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of endocrine glands and tissues.3. Hormonal integration systems.4. The chemical nature and classification of hormones.5. The molecular synthesis, release, secretion, and metabolism of hormones.6. The known mechanisms of action of hormones.7. Methodology for measuring hormone levels in biological specimens.8. The chemistry, regulation and functions of all the major hormone systems in the body. (Hypothalamic, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreatic, digestive, and gonadal).9. The results of hyper and hypo secretions of the hormones as they relate to human functions.10. The role of hormones in regulating the metabolism.11. A comparison of endocrine versus neurological control of physiologic functions12. The chronic and acute effects of stress hormones on normal physiology and anatomy of major organ systems.B) The following DPI competencies needed by teachers will beacquired from this course. These competencies also meetNSTA guidelines.1.3 The chemical process of life including respiration,digestion, protein synthesis, andmethods for the study of cells.1.4 Homeostasis at the cell and organism levels.1.5 Anatomy and physiology of vertebrates1.8 The response of organisms to environmental variations.1.10 The relationship of biology to human health.1.12 Human development and reproduction with emphasis onrelated health issues.4.0 Relate the concepts and principles of biology tocontemporary, historical, environmental, technological,and societal issues.5.0 Locate resources; design and conduct inquiry-based,open-ended investigations in biology; interpret3findings, communicate results and make judgments basedon evidence.6. NCDPI, NCATE OR SPECIALTY AREA STANDARDSStandardsUsed in this CourseNCDPI Specialty Area StandardsNCATE Standard(s) Assessment(s)1 Science teachers understand the unifying concepts of science.Standard 1:Candidates preparing to work in schools as teachers or other school personnel demonstrate the content, pedagogical and professional knowledge, skills and disposition necessary to help all students learn.Lecture exams and quizzes.2 Science teachers understand the nature of science and the development of scientific thought.Standard 1 Lecture exams and quizzes.3 Science teachers understand the historical development of scientific thought and the application of science in society.Standard 14 Science