DATESWCotransporter, Ion Concentrations; Pelis et al. 2001 (2-page write-up due)P1D5Hormones; Ulmann et al. 1990, DeNardo and Sinervo 1994E1E1P2Behavior initiation, patterns, control (CH11); Term Paper First Draft DueBehavioral control; Marler et al. 1999, Smith and John-Alder 1999D9Circulation; Lillywhite 1988; review exam 218P2P3D14D15Ramifications of altered environments; Mendes 2002, Hayes et al. 2002P4OPD16Student Oral PresentationsFEFEReading List ECOL 437 Vertebrate Physiology Fall 2003 K.E. BonineBonine and Pasch, Vertebrate Physiology, ECOL 437, fall 20031Vertebrate Physiology (ECOL 437) Syllabusfall 2003 (tentative)IntroductionWelcome to Vertebrate Physiology. Our focus will be on the basic principles of vertebrate physiology andspecial attention will be directed towards physiological homeostasis maintained by interactions ofcomplex organ systems. This is a writing emphasis course, meaning at least half of the course grade willcome in the form of written work. Prerequisites include the ECOL 181-182 sequence and one semester oforganic chemistry (or concurrent enrollment). Prior courses in ecology, evolution, genetics, andbiochemistry would be helpful, but are not mandatory. Please talk to the instructors if you have concernsabout your previous background.Meeting TimesLecture: Tues. and Thurs. in Haury 129 8:00–9:15Discussion/Lab: in CBS/KOFFL 410 Sect. 2 Wed. 9:00-10:50 OR Sect. 1 Wed. 14:00-15:50 Please attend the discussion/lab section in which you are enrolled.InstructorsKevin E. Bonine, Ph.D. T.A.: Bret Paschoffice: BSE 1D (in the basement)Office Hours: BSE 1D Tues. 9:30-10:30 Office Hours: TBA Wed. 13:00-14:00 and by appt. Tel: 626-0092, Home: 751-1349 (call before 9pm) Tel: [email protected] email: TBA Course MaterialsRandall, D., W. Burggren, K. French. 2002. Eckert Animal Physiology: Mechanisms and Adaptations,5th edition. W.H. Freeman, New York.Reading Packet for Vertebrate Physiology, Fall 2003. Compilation of articles for discussion.Both the text and the reading packet are available at the University Bookstore. Additional references andsources will be provided by the instructors and made available for photocopy or placed on electronicreserve.Web SiteWe will maintain a course website (http://eebweb.arizona.edu/Links/Classes.html) withannouncements etc. Appropriate powerpoint lectures will likely be posted to the website the day afterthey are given. This site is still under construction as of 25 August 2003 but should be up and runningsoon.Course WorkLecture Exams (three midterms @ 100 pts each, final 150 pts) 450Term Paper 200Oral Presentation (and handout for peers) 50Discussion Grade (participation, quizzes, assignments, etc.) 250Short Article/Seminar Write-Ups (three @ 33.33 pts each) 100Total Points 1050Bonine and Pasch, Vertebrate Physiology, ECOL 437, fall 20032GradingAssignments are due no later than the beginning of lecture on the due date. Late assignments will bepenalized at least 10% for each day they are late. There will be no 'make up' exams or ‘extra credit’. Werealize that you have lives (cars do break down, people die, stuff happens). In exceptional cases, and ifarrangements are made in advance, we will consider your unique situation.Grades will generally be distributed as follows (any potential curving of final grades will not “hurt” you): ≥ 90% A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% D≤ 59% FAny student with a documented disability who feels they may need academic adjustments or accommodation isrequested to speak with the instructor by the 2nd week of class. All related discussions will remain confidential.Students should contact the S.A.L.T. Center for Learning Disabilities (Old Main, Room 135; 621-1242) or theCenter for Disability Related Resources (2nd and Cherry; 621-3268) prior to discussions with the instructor. Theseoffices will verify the need for special services.AttendanceYou are expected to attend each lecture and each discussion/laboratory session prepared and ready tocontribute. Class meeting suggestions:Please consider employing these suggestions (borrowed from Guy McPherson) during class discussions:1. Listen carefully to others before speaking2. Challenge and refute ideas, not people3. Focus on the best ideas, not on being the best, or "winning"4. Before adding your own contribution, practice listening by trying to formulate in your own words the point thatthe previous speaker made5. Speak whenever you wish (without interrupting!) even though your ideas may seem incomplete6. Avoid disrupting the flow of thought by waiting until the present topic reaches its natural end before introducinga new issue7. If you wish to introduce a new topic, warn the group that what you are about to say will address a new topic andthat you are willing to wait to introduce it until people are finished commenting on the current topic8. Give encouragement and approval to othersCourse Work DetailsLecture Exams There will be three midterm examinations and a fourth, final examination. The final will be cumulative.Topics covered in the formal lecture period, in discussion/lab, by guest speakers, and in the assigned textreading will be fair game. Format will be mixed and may include: matching, fill-in, multiple choice, shortanswer, and essay. We may occasionally have some portion of an exam as a take-home essay. Beprepared to synthesize ideas, rather than just regurgitate information. There will be no make-up exams.Term PaperThe term paper will be your opportunity to research a topic of interest to you that is appropriate for avertebrate physiology course with emphasis on physiological systems. You will be expected tosynthesize relevant information from the primary literature (containing original research results) in a well-written paper. You will be graded in four stages: topic and annotated references (25 pts.), first draft (50pts.), peer review/edit (50 pts.), and final submission (75 pts.). More details will be forthcoming in yourdiscussion section.Bonine and Pasch, Vertebrate Physiology, ECOL 437, fall 20033Oral PresentationAfter you finish your term paper, you will have the opportunity to tell your classmates about theinformation you compiled. This presentation will consist of a ten minute oral powerpoint presentationaccompanied by a useful handout (1 piece of paper only) that will allow your peers to recall the importantpoints from your presentation. More details will be forthcoming in