Summer 2022 BME 201: Quantitative Human Physiology (Units: 1.5)
Territory Acknowledgement
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Withdrawal without reduction of tuition fees: 2022-05-16
Withdrawal with 50% reduction of tuition fees: 2022-06-05
Last day for withdrawal (no fees returned): 2022-06-29
Additional important academic dates: https://www.uvic.ca/calendar/dates.
Additional Contact Information
E-mail: csima@uvic.ca
TA Information
| TA Name | E-mail | Section |
|---|
| TBD | TBD | TBD |
Course Objectives
Physiology is the science of the normal function of living systems. This course discusses physiological and pathophysiological features of the main organ systems of the human body. In addition, it provides information on the mechanisms of these systems from both medical and engineering perspectives.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the structure (anatomy) of the major human organs and systems
- Understand the function (physiology) of the major human organs and systems
- Identify the interactions between different human organs and systems
- Interpret the relationship between various physiological measures
- Discuss the significance of the measured physiological parameters
- Analyze different physiological control mechanisms
- Discuss various mathematical models of physiological processes
- Apply engineering principles to the medical field
Syllabus
Syllabus details:
Nervous System
General organization of the nervous system
Cutaneous sensory systems
Balance and control of movement
Autonomic nervous system
Special senses: Vision and hearing
Cardiovascular System
Overview of the cardiovascular system and the blood
Cardiac action potential and electrocardiogram
Cardiac function curve
Vascular function: Hemodynamics
Regulation of perfusion and arterial pressure
Respiratory System
Mechanics of breathing
Lung volumes and airways resistance
Gas exchange in the lungs
Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport
Acid-base physiology I
Control of ventilation
Renal Physiology
Body fluid compartments
Functional anatomy of the kidneys
Glomerular filtration
Tubular reabsorption and secretion
Acid-base physiology II
Endocrine Physiology
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Gonads
Pancreas
Textbooks
| Required Text |
|---|
| Title: Quantitative human physiology: An introduction (2nd Ed) |
| Author: Joseph Feher |
| Publisher/Year: Academic Press/2016 |
| Reference Materials |
|---|
| Title: Medical Physiology |
| Author: Guyton, AC and Hall, JE |
| Publisher/Year: Elsevier Saunders/2006 |
| Title: Principles of Anatomy & Physiology (15th Ed) |
| Author: Tortora, GJ and Derrickson, B |
| Publisher/Year: Wiley/2017 |
Assessment
| Assessment Tool |Weight |Date|
|--------------------------------------------- |------------ -------------|
|Midterms (Four midterms - 12% each) |48% |Date: May 24, June 14, July 5, July 26, 2022|
|Assignment (Review paper) | 20% |Due Date: July 11, 2022 (10:00 pm)
|Labs | 20% |TBD|
|Student Presentation | 6% |Date: July 21, July 28, 2022|
|Group work | 6% |Date: July 21, July 28, 2022|
**There will be no final exam **
General Information
Note to Students: Students who have issues with the conduct of the course should discuss them with the instructor first. If these discussions do not resolve the issue, then students should feel free to contact the Chair of the Department by email or the Assistant to the Chair to set up an appointment.
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Grading System
The University of Victoria follows a percentage grading system in which the instructor will submit grades in percentages. The University will use the following Senate approved standardized grading scale to assign letter grades. Both the percentage mark and the letter grade will be recorded on the academic record and transcripts.
| F | D | C | C+ | B- | B | B+ | A- | A | A+ |
|---|
| 0-49 | 50-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-72 | 73-76 | 77-79 | 80-84 | 85-89 | 90-100 |
| Grades | GPA | Description |
|---|
| A+, A, A- | 9, 8, 7 | Exceptional, outstanding or excellent performance. Normally achieved by a minority of students. These grades indicate a student who is self-initiating, exceeds expectation and has an insightful grasp of the subject matter. |
| B+, B, B- | 6, 5, 4 | Very good, good or solid performance. Normally achieved by the largest number of students. These grades indicate a good grasp of the subject matter or excellent grasp in one area balanced with satisfactory grasp in the other areas. |
| C+, C | 3, 2 | Satisfactory, or minimally satisfactory. These grades indicate a satisfactory performance and knowledge of the subject matter. |
| D | 1 | Marginal Performance. A student receiving this grade demonstrated a superficial grasp of the subject matter. |
| F | 0 | Unsatisfactory performance. Wrote final examination and completed course requirements; |
Course Experience Survey (CES)
I value your feedback on this course. Towards the end of term you will have the opportunity to complete a confidential course experience survey (CES) regarding your learning experience. The survey is vital to providing feedback to me regarding the course and my teaching, as well as to help the department improve the overall program for students in the future. When it is time for you to complete the survey, you will receive an email inviting you to do so. If you do not receive an email invitation, you can go directly to the CES site
You will need to use your UVic NetLink ID to access the survey, which can be done on your laptop, tablet or mobile device. I will remind you closer to the time, but please be thinking about this important activity, especially the following three questions, during the course.
- What strengths did your instructor demonstrate that helped you learn in this course?
- Please provide specific suggestions as to how the instructor could have helped you learn more effectively.
- Please provide specific suggestions as to how this course could be improved.
Equality
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