The course illustrates how the major physiological systems function and integrate to sustain the lives of animals. Contemporary physiological research is also considered in the course. Although the basic principles and mechanisms of major physiological systems form the central theme of this course, the importance of integrating knowledge across physiology disciplines with molecular biology, behavior, ecology is also emphasized.
This course will provide an advanced knowledge to the basic physiological principles common to humans and animals. The course will include different chemical processes in animal tissues, detailed consideration of organ systems, and an integrative approach to understanding the different physiological principles and processes.
The course will address topics in cellular physiology, including membrane physiology, nerve function, muscle function, & chemical communication via hormones. Other topics will include osmoregulation & excretion, digestion and circulation.
A detailed course outline can be found below, with each topic listed with the corresponding chapter in the textbook. Every attempt will be made to stay on schedule but there may be some flexibility as we go along!
On completion of the course the student will be expected to have an understanding of:
The different mechanisms that take place in the body and how to relate and analyze cases and mechanisms.
Required text:
1. Widmaier E. P., Raff H., and Strang K. T. (2014). Vander’s Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function, 13th ed. New York: 1. McGraw Hill
2. Moyes C. D. and Schulte P.M. (2014). Principles of Animal Physiology, 2nd ed. Pearson.
3. Stanfield, C.L. (2017). Principles of human physiology, 6th ed. Pearson
Other References:
1 - Randall, D., W. Burggren, and K. French. (2002). Eckert Animal Physiology: Mechanisms and Adaptations, 5th ed.
2 - Tortora G., J., and S. R. Grabowski. (2000). Principles of anatomy and physiology, 9th ed. . New York: John Wiley & sons, Inc.
3 - Vander A., J. Sherman and D. Luciano (2001). Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function, 8th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
4- Gerard J., Tortora and Bryan H. Derrickson, (2009). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Ed.
5- Widmaier E.P., R. Hershel and T. S. Kevin. (2004). Vander, Sherman, and Luciano’s Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body
Function, 9th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
7. Widmaier E. P., R. Hershel, and T. S. Kevin. (2012). Vander’s Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function, 12th ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
8. Moyes C.D. and Schulte P.M.(2008). Principles of Animal Physiology, second ed. New York: Pearson/ Benjamin Cumming
Activity | Percent (%) |
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Midterm exam | 30% |
presentations and assignments | 20% |
Final exam | 50% |