BIOL310 Lab

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY LAB - BIOL 310L

Summer 2005, class meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 - 4:20 in SLC102.

Perception Inventory version 2 (Tamminga)

Digital Data Acquisition using ADInstruments PowerLabs: Download the Chart 5 v5.2.1 software to your personal computer using the installer code, User ID, and Password given by your instructor.

Biology 310L is a laboratory course on human physiological functions from the cellular to organ system level of muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems, as well as the neural and endocrine control of these systems. Labs emphasize functional aspects of each organ system through experimentation. The goal is to integrate learning of physiological concepts with use of the scientific method. Success in the course requires practice of experimental design; higher-order data analysis; use of a scientific lab notebook; use of primary literature in interpretation of results; presentation of work in scientific symposium format; and the scientific give and take of in-depth feedback from peers.

Prerequisite: Biol 101 and lab or equivalent; Biol 310 is a co- or prerequisite. Students should review basic biology concepts thoroughly. While college chemistry is NOT a prerequisite, basic biology and a high school background in chemical reactions and pH concepts are used for some of the chemical concepts in physiology. Algebra skills and the ability to generate and interpret graphs will provide insight into various physiology concepts.