Course Title: Human PhysiologyCourse Title: Human Physiology Course Number: Psyc 5389 - 001 Course Location and Time: W 2:00 – 4:50 pm at Room 102/Life Science Building Instructor: Dr. Yuan Bo Peng Office: LS 503 Office Hours: T 11:00 - 12:00, or by appointment Phone: 817/272-5222 Mailbox: 19528 Email: [email protected] Instructor web site: http://www.uta.edu/psychology/faculty/peng/peng.htm Course web site: For lecture notes and announcement, please go to WebCT at http://www.uta.edu/webct/index.htm Course Prerequisites: None Required Textbook(s) and Materials: Textbook of Medical Physiology (11th Ed) by Arthur C. Guyton and John E. Hall Course Description: This course will provide a comprehensive review of the human physiology that is categorized in 15 sections and 84 Chapters (see Contents in Appendix). We will not be able to cover all of them. Some of them will be covered by different courses, such as Neuroscience, Immunology and Endocrinology (see sections that are highlighted in gray). Course Learning Goals/Objectives: Students are expected to learn how the human body works and what the underlying mechanisms that control the physiological responses are. In case of damage to these systems, what will happen to the body as a whole and the impact on behaviors? Topics (tentative) will include: UNIT I: Introduction to Physiology: The Cell and General Physiology UNIT II: Membrane Physiology, Nerve, and Muscle UNIT III: The Heart UNIT IV: The Circulation UNIT V: The Body Fluids and Kidneys UNIT VI: Blood Cells, Immunity, and Blood Clotting UNIT VII: Respiration UNIT XII: Gastrointestinal Physiology UNIT XIII: Metabolism and Temperature Regulation Attendance and Drop Policy: No mandatory attendance. If you are dropped from this class for non-payment of tuition, you may secure an Enrollment Loan through the Bursar’s Office. You may not continue to attend class until your Enrollment Lien has been applied to outstanding tuition fees. Tentative Exam Schedule: Exam 1, 09/24/2008, 2:00 – 4:50 pm Exam 2, 10/29/2008, 2:00 – 4:50 pm Exam 3, 12/10/2008, 2:00 – 4:50 pm Specific Course Requirements: This is an intensive course. Students are expected to know a lot of detailed information. Be sure to read textbook before attending lectures. Final Review Week: A period of five class days prior to the first day of final examinations in the long sessions shall be designated as Final Review Week. The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient time to prepare for final examinations. During this week, there shall be no scheduled activities such as required field trips or performances; and no instructor shall assign any themes, research problems or exercises of similar scope that have a completion date during or following this week unless specified in the class syllabi. 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