Biology 215
Human Physiology

Spring 2012 Syllabus

Jan 17         Translocation of Materials- The Cell Membrane
      19         Excitable Tissue- Nerve
      24         Synaptic Transmission
      26         Sensory Reception,  Somatic and Visceral Sensation
      31         Vision

Feb  2          Hearing
       7         Smell and Taste     
       9         Excitable Tissue- Muscle
      14         Reflexes
      16         Posture and Movement
      21         EXAM 1

      23        Visceral Effectors    
      28        
Reticular Formation and Higher Brain Function
Mar  1        Digestion and Metabolism
        6        Digestion and Metabolism
        8         The Pituitary and Pineal
     10-18    Spring Break 
      20       
The Thyroid and Parathyroids
      22        Endocrine Pancreas and Adrenals
      27        The Gonads
      29         EXAM 2

Apr  3         Blood  
        5        
Blood and Heart
       10       
Cardiac Physiology
       12        Hemodynamics
       17        Mechanics of Respiration
       19        Gas Transport
       24        Excretion
         26        Excretion
May  3        Exam 3