REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS

Guyton and Hall “Textbook of Medical Physiology, 13th Edition” available through the bookstore or online, in physical or electronic formats.

DESCRIPTION

Studies how excitable tissue, nerves and muscles, and the cardiovascular and respiratory systems work. Focuses on understanding mechanisms and includes an intro to structure, an emphasis on quantitative function, and integration of hormonal and neural regulation and control.

LEARNING GOALS

• Learn the fundamental knowledge and concepts of human physiology necessary for the practice of biomedical engineering.
• Take a quantitative, engineering-based approach to understanding these concepts.
• Relate biological, physiological, and engineering concepts to the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of human diseases that are, in the end, the practical application of that knowledge.

STUDENT LEARNING/COURSE OUTCOMES

1 The Cell, Membrane Physiology and General
Physiology
2 The Nervous System, The Senses and
Neurophysiology
3 The Heart
4 The Circulation
5 The Body Fluids and Kidneys
6 Blood Cells, Immunity and Coagulation
7 Respiration
8 Gastrointestinal Physiology
9 Metabolism
10 Endocrinology and Reproduction

ASSESSMENT/GRADES

Exams and/or quizzes 23% per quarter, 92% total
Class participation 8%

*Course content subject to change