BIL 216 Syllabus

Spring 2010

Date Lab Exercises:

Fox Stabler & Zao

Jan 26 Introduction to the Lab

Jan 28 Ex. 1.1 Microscopic Examination of Cells

1.2 Microscopic Examination of Tissues

1.3 Resting Pulse Rate Negative Feedback

Feb  2 Ex. 2.1 Measurement of Plasma Glucose, Cholesterol, and Protein

Feb  4 Ex. 1 Cell Transport and Permeability

Feb 9 Ex. 2.2 Thin Layer Chromatography of Amino Acids

Feb 11 Ex. 3 Neurophysiology of the Nerve Impulse

Feb 16 Ex. 2.3 Electrophoresis of Plasma Proteins

Feb 18 Ex. 2 Skeletal Muscle Physiology

Feb 23 Ex. 3.2 Electroencephalogram

3.3 The Reflex Arc

3.4 Cutaneous Receptors and Referred Pain

Feb 25 Ex. 3.5 Eyes and Vision

3.6 Hearing

3.7 Equilibrium

Mar 2 Ex. 5.3 Electromyogram

4.1 Histology of Endocrine Glands

Mar  4 Ex. 4 Endocrine System Physiology

Mar 9 Ex. 4.2 TLC of Steroid Hormones

11.2 Human Choriogonadotropin and Pregnancy Testing

Mar 11 Ex. 8 Chemical and Physical Processes of Digestion

Mar 13-21 Spring Break

Mar 23 Ex. 10.1 Histology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Liver, and Pancreas

10.2 Digestion of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat

Mar 25 Ex. 11 Digestive Physiology

Mar 30 Ex. 6.1 Red Blood Cell Count, Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport

6.3 Blood Types

Apr   1 Ex. 6 Frog Cardiovascular Physiology

Apr 6 Ex. 6.2 White Blood Cell Count, Differential, and Immunity

Apr 8   Ex. 5 Cardiovascular Dynamics

Apr 13 Ex. 7.2 Electrocardiogram

7.3 Exercise Effects on EKG

7.4 Mean Electrical Axis of the Ventricles

7.5 Heart Sounds

7.6 Measurement of Blood Pressure

7.7 Cardiovascular System and Physical Fitness

Apr 15 Ex. 7 Respiratory System Mechanics

Apr 20 Ex. 8.2 Effects of Exercise on the Respiratory system

8.4 Respiration and the Acid-Base Balance

Apr 22 Ex. 9 Renal Physiology

Apr 27 Ex. 9.1 Renal Regulation of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

9.3 Clinical Examination of Urine

Apr 29 Ex. 10 Acid-Base Balance

Final Lab Reports turned in to me by May 3. Bring them to my office or put them in my box before 3:00 PM.

The exercises may change due to time schedules and revisions of the texts. It is your responsibility to check this page before lab every week to note any changes.