Human Physiology

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Human Physiology Syllabus
Instructor: Mr. Lewis
Class: Human Physiology: 2015 School Year
Meeting Place: Online/ Edmodo
Time: TBA
Email: llewis@lewisonlineacademy.edu
Course Description:
This course is designed to teach students about the human body and how it functions. It will help
students learn about the different body systems and how they work together. The focus of this course will
be on the Nervous System, The Respiratory System, and Cardiology with minor emphasis on blood
composition and cells. There will also be sections on medical terminology. This will help students to
broaden their vocabulary and introduce them to a whole new language.
Course Objectives:
Define anatomy, physiology, cytology, and biology
Learn the history and basic composition of the cell
Learn about blood composition and the purpose of blood
Learn the main structures of the respiratory system and how they function
Familiarize students with respiratory volumes
Learn about various diseases and treatments associated with the respiratory system
Learn different medications associated with various types of lung diseases
Define pulmonary ventilation
Identify and describe various body systems
Learn the basic structure of the neuron
Learn about cardiology
Learn about medications, treatments, diseases, and risk factors associated with the heart
Use critical thinking to solve medical issues
Learn the basic essentials of the nervous system and its major functions


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Online Class Room Rules and Expectations:
Each student is expected to give 100% effort in this course. Students are to engage in class discussions
and to complete reading assignments every day prior to online class meetings. Students are advised to
study lecture material at least 20-40 minutes a day. Students will have respect for the teacher and fellow
students at all times. Cheating and disrespect will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly and
harshly.
Required Readings:
Students will receive their notes and diagrams in a 1 1/2 inch binder. Students are to read over and study
their notes every night and be prepared to discuss them the next class period. A quiz will be administered
everyday on the information covered on the previous day.
Grading Scale:
100%-90%=A
89%-80%=B
79%-70%= C
69%-60%=D
Below 60%=F
Point Total for the Course:
This course is made up of a total of 830 points.
3 Tests 100 points each 37% of total course points
9 Quizzes 20 points each 20% of total course points

2 Case Studies 50 points each 12% of total course points
1 Project 50 points 6% of total course points
1 Final Exam 200 points 25% of total course points




















Tests
Each test will be out of 100 point with the exception of the pre test and post test which will be out of 200
points. (Note: pre test will not count towards your total grade). You will have 24 hours from the day the
test is posted to complete it.
Quizzes:
There will be a quiz at the beginning of each class meeting. The quiz will be out of 20 points.

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Case Study:
Students will be responsible for completing 2 case studies, 1 during the pulmonary section and 1 during
the cardiology section of the class. Students will conduct an in dept investigation into the cause of the
medical issue in the case study. Students will conduct further research and engage in critical thinking to
explore multiple solutions to the problem. These solutions can include curing the issue through surgery,
medication, and change in lifestyle or many other avenues.

Academic Dishonesty/Online Etiquette:
Academic Honesty Policy: Help maintain the online environment of academic integrity by completing all
assignments honestly. It is believed that academic honesty, the fair and straightforward representation of
what one has learned, researched, and/or written, is the foundation of a healthy environment for learning.
Academic dishonesty includes claiming someone elses work as ones own, seeking an unfair advantage
over other students in taking a test or fulfilling an assignment, and committing fraud. The academic
community of the college supports the policy that any form of academic dishonesty is a serious breach of
ethics and shall be dealt with appropriately through the student judicial and shared governance systems.
For a full explanation of the policies and procedures that guide academic integrity, see the colleges
academic honesty policy.
You may have heard the Golden Rule from your parents or grandparents growing up, but it helps to
have a refresher. Simply put, you should always treat people the way you would like to be treated. These
simple words of wisdom are especially important when it comes to what you say and how you say it on
the World Wide Web.
When youre sitting in front a computer screen, it can be hard to empathize with the people youre talking
to online. In real life, you wouldnt brazenly insult someone to his or her face (hopefully), so why do it on
the Web? Reading hurtful words online is just as bad as hearing them in person. Cyber bullying is a
growing problem for children, teens and adults, and it often has tragic consequences.
Before posting any kind of online content, think about what youre saying. Is it mean-spirited? Would
you be comfortable if someone attacked you in the same way? The Golden Rule works as well on the
Web as it does in real life, so do your best to obey it.
Use your real name online and be accountable for your actions. Its easy to hide behind pseudonyms and
other forms of anonymity online, but that doesnt mean its the proper thing to do.
The ability to speak anonymously on the Internet is obviously important and has unquestionably allowed
people to interact in a less-filtered manner. However, it has also created an environment in which its
painfully easy to commit online defamation and to launch online reputation-damaging attacks with little
fear of reprisal.
When you comment somewhere on the Internet, consider using your real name instead of an anonymous
user name. Although this opens you up to potential scrutiny, it also forces you to consider a bit more
carefully what you post online. Additionally, presuming youre posting appropriate and thoughtful
content online, using your real name is a great way to build up credibility on Google and to begin
claiming your online search results.

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Keep your family's information in the family. Explain that, whether they realize it or not, people watch
what they share online and that there are consequences for posting inappropriately on Facebook, Twitter,
online class room or anywhere else on the Web. A Microsoft-sponsored study from 2009 revealed that 78
percent of hiring managers screened applicants over the Internet and that 70 percent of them rejected an
applicant based on content they had found. In an already tough economy, theres no reason to make it
harder to find a job.

Be a responsible digital citizen, and lead by example. Before pestering class mates posts, you should
make sure that your online reputation looks good and that youre not committing any online etiquette
violations yourself. If you lead by example, others around you will follow, so its important that you fully
commit yourself to responsible (and civil) digital citizenship.

























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Tracking Calendar
Course: Human Physiology Instructor: Mr. Term: Semester 1 2015


WEEK CONTENT:
TOPICS
COURSE OUTCOMES METHODOLOGY
(teaching/learning
activities)
ASSIGNMENTS/ASSEMENTS DUE
Date
Week 1

Jan
19-23
Introduction to
Human Physiology
Course
Expectations
Meet and Greet
Exercise
Administer Pre-
Test
Review and correct
Pre-Test
Start Section on
body Systems-

Introduction to physiology: An
explanation of the course and what it
covers.
Students will take the Pre Test
Students will learn different prefixes
and suffixes pertaining to
physiology. Students will also learn
how to use
prefixes and suffixes to help them
learn the definitions of unfamiliar
medial terms.
Students will take the pre test.
Students will start learning about the
bodys 12 major systems.

Students will engage
in class discussions
over lecture material

Course expectations
will be reviewed

Pre Test will be
administered.

Students will learn the
structure and functions
of the bodies 12 major
systems
Class Pre Test

Read Ch1 p1-3

Read Ch1 p 4-6

Jan 19

Jan 21

Jan 23
Week 2

Jan
26-30

Quiz 1,2&3
Grade and correct
quiz 1,2 &3
Important
Definitions
Important
Abbreviations
Helpful Prefixes
and Suffixes-
Lab
Quiz 4
Grade and
Correct Quiz
4
Introduction to
Cells
Blood: The
Connective Tissue
Introduction to
The Nervous
System
The pH Scale
Review/Study
Guide for Test 1
Test 1
Return/Correct Test
2
Lung Anatomy
Structure and
Students are introduced to terms that
are used in conjunction with
physiology. (Medical terminology)
Learn the definitions of anatomy,
physiology, cytology, and biology
and their relationship with each
other.
Students will learn how cell were first
observed and who was responsible
for the discovery of cells and the cell
theory.
Students will learn the basic functions
of cells.
Students will take quizzes 1-5.
Students will learn about the major
structures of the nervous
system including its parts and
functions.
Students will learn about the pH scale
Students will review information that
will be included on Test 1 (body
systems, definitions, abbreviations,
prefixes/suffixes, cells, nervous
system, blood
including its composition,
function and related structures and
the pH scale
Students will take and pass Test 1
Test 1 will be corrected and returned
Students will begin to
learn medical
terminology.

Students will be
introduced to cell
structure and function.
Students will
Refer to their cell
diagrams in their
books.

Students will learn
about the nervous
system. Students will
refer to diagrams in
their books and follow
along with the lecture
Students will attend
lecture on blood
composition, structure
and function and the
pH scale.

Students will have a
review session to
prepare for Test 1.
Students will attend
lecture over lung
Quiz 1,2,3 due
Read Ch2 p 7-8

Quiz 4

Read Ch2 p7-8
Read Ch3 p8-9
Read Ch4 p 10-12
Read Ch5 p13-16


Test 1
Case Study 1 Due


Read Ch 6 p 17-21

Quiz 5
Jan 26










Jan28



Jan 30
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Function.

Students learn lung anatomy and
functions.
physiology
Week 3
Feb 2-6

Lung Anatomy
Structure and
Function
Quiz 6
Lung Anatomy
and Physiology
Functions
The Mechanics
of Breathing
Respiratory
Volumes and
Capacities
Carbonic Acid
Bicarbonate
Buffering
System
Review/Study
Guide for Test 2

Students learn lung anatomy and
functions. Students will understand
and learn about the mechanics of
breathing.
Students will learn about allergens and
allergies.
Students will learn about various lung
diseases and medications associated
with the respiratory system
Students will learn about respiratory
capacities and volumes.
Students will take quiz 6
Students will learn about Carbonic
Acid Bicarbonate Buffering System
and its
role in the human body
Students will review information that
will be included on Test 2 (lungs,
respiratory volumes/capacities,
respiratory system, carbonic acid
bicarbonate buffering system)
Students will take Quiz 6.
Students will attend
lecture over lung
physiology and
pulmonary functions.
Students will refer to
diagrams in their
book and follow
along with
lectures.
Students will start
section on cardiology


Quiz 6
Read Ch 7 p22-25



Quiz 7
Read Ch 7 p26-27
Read Ch 8 p 28-31
Feb 2





Feb 4









Feb 6
Week 4

Feb
9-13
Quizzes 8 &9
Grade/correct
Quizzes 8&9
Test 2 Midterm
Return/correct
Test 2
Cardiology
The Hearts
Electrical
Conduction
System
The EKG
Quiz 9
Grade/Correct
quiz 9
Lab
Cardiovascular
Diseases
Review for Test 3
Test 3

Students will take and pass Test 2
Review/Correct Quizzes/Midterm

Students will learn the anatomy and
physiology of the heart

Students will learn to read and
understand the hearts electrical
conduction system
Students will learn about various heart
diseases.
Students will learn various treatments
associated with heart disease.
Students will learn about the hearts
conduction system
Students will watch videos on the
effects of cardiovascular disease.
Students will watch a video on the
anatomy of a stroke and heart attack.
Students will review information that
will be included on Test 3 (electrical
conduction system, cardiology,
cardiovascular diseases).
Students will take and pass Test 3
Part A,B

Students will attend a
review session to
prepare for the
midterm. A
variety of review
materials will be used
to make the review
fun.

The students will
begin the section on
cardiology. Students
will view diagrams in
their books. Also
students will view
videos on heart and
vascular diseases.
The students will
continue the section on
cardiology. Students
will view diagrams in
their books. Also
students will view
videos on heart and
vascular diseases

Students will have a
review session to
prepare for Test 3 as
well as the final exam.
A number of
interactive tools will
Test 2 Midterm

Quiz 8&9
Read Ch 7 p 28-31


Test 3 Part A &B
Case Study2 due
Feb 9

Feb 11




Feb 13
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be used to aid review
sessions.
Week 5

Feb
16-20












Comprehensive
Final Exam
Class Evaluations
Class Wrap Up

Review/Correct Test 3
Students will take and pass the Final
Exam
Review/Grade final exam.
Students will be able to review their
final grade
Students will fill out class evaluations

Students will take and
pass the final Exam

Students/Instructor
will recap semester
and review goals
Final Exam

Class Evaluation

Academic Reflection
Feb 16

Feb 18

Feb 20