Summer 2024 BME 201: Quantitative Human Physiology (Units: 1.5)

Territory Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Withdrawal without reduction of tuition fees: 2024-05-20
Withdrawal with 50% reduction of tuition fees: 2024-06-09
Last day for withdrawal (no fees returned): 2024-07-03
Additional important academic dates: https://www.uvic.ca/calendar/dates.

Course Pre- & Co-requisites

Pre-requisites
* Complete all of the following
* Complete 1 of:
* CHEM101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry from Atoms to Materials (1.5)
* CHEM150 - Engineering Chemistry (1.5)
* Complete 1 of:
* PHYS111 - Introductory Physics II (1.5)
* PHYS112 - Basic Physics (3.0)
* PHYS125 - Fundamentals of Physics (1.5)
* PHYS130 - Physics II (1.5)

Course Objectives

Physiology is the science of life that deals with the normal functioning of living organisms. This course discusses key concepts in human physiology and delves into the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and endocrine systems. In addition, it explores various physiological mechanisms 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 organ systems
Understand the function (physiology) of the major human organ systems
Identify the interactions between different human organ systems
Interpret the relationship between various physiological measurements
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

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 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

Textbook & Course Materials

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

Course Delivery

This course will be delivered face-to-face.

Learning & Teaching Technologies

Brightspace will be used in this course.

Assessment

| Assessment Tool |Weight |Date|
|--------------------------------------------- |------------ -------------|
|Midterms (Four midterms - 12% each) | 48% |Date: May 28, June 18, July 9, July 30, 2024|
|Assignment (Review paper) | 20% |Due Date: June 28, 2024 (11:59 pm)
|Labs | 20% |TBD|
|Student Presentation | 6% |Date: July 25, August 1, 2024|
|Group work | 6% |Date: July 25, August 1, 2024|

**There will be no final exam. **

Notes

Failure to complete all laboratory requirements will result in a grade of N being awarded for the course.

The final grade obtained from the above marking scheme for the purpose of GPA calculation will be based on the percentage-to-grade point conversion table as listed in the current Undergraduate Calendar.

Coursework Mark Appeals: All marks must be appealed within 7 days of the mark being posted.

Supplemental examinations will not be offered in this course.

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 Chair's Assistant to set up an appointment.

Course Lecture Notes: Unless otherwise noted, all course materials supplied to students in this course have been prepared by the instructor and are intended for use in this course only. These materials are NOT to be re-circulated digitally, whether by email or by uploading or copying to websites, or to others not enrolled in this course. Violation of this policy may in some cases constitute a breach of academic integrity as defined in the UVic Calendar.

Equality: This course aims to provide equal opportunities and access for all students to enjoy the benefits and privileges of the class and its curriculum and to meet the syllabus requirements. Reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made available to students with documented disabilities (physical, mental, learning) in order to give them the opportunity to successfully meet the essential requirements of the course. The accommodation will not alter academic standards or learning outcomes, although the student may be allowed to demonstrate knowledge and skills in a different way. It is not necessary for you to reveal your disability and/or confidential medical information to the course instructor. If you believe that you may require accommodation, the course instructor can provide you with information about confidential resources on campus that can assist you in arranging for appropriate accommodation. Alternatively, you may want to contact the Centre for Accessible Learning. The University of Victoria is committed to promoting, providing, and protecting a positive, and supportive and safe learning and working environment for all its members.

Academic Integrity requires commitment to the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. It is expected that students, faculty members and staff at the University of Victoria, as members of an intellectual community, will adhere to these ethical values in all activities related to learning, teaching, research and service. Any action that contravenes this standard, including misrepresentation, falsification or deception, undermines the intention and worth of scholarly work and violates the fundamental academic rights of members of our community. This policy is designed to ensure that the university’s standards are upheld in a fair and transparent fashion.

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes in which they are enrolled. An academic unit may require a student to withdraw from a course if the student is registered in another course that occurs at the same time.

An Instructor may refuse a student admission to a lecture, laboratory, online course discussion or learning activity, tutorial or other learning activity set out in the course outline because of lateness, misconduct, inattention or failure to meet the responsibilities of the course set out in the course outline. Students who neglect their academic work may be assigned a final grade of N or debarred from final examinations.

Students who do not attend classes must not assume that they have been dropped from the course by an academic unit or an instructor. Courses that are not formally dropped will be given a failing grade, students may be required to withdraw and will be required to pay the tution fee for the course.

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