Course Syllabus                               Physiology II

Physiology II - PB 3325
Course Director: Mrs. Kay Brashear             E-Mail:  KBrashr@Parkercc.edu



 

TRIMESTER CREDIT HOURS  5

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS PER TRIMESTER  90

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK  4 

LECTURE CONTACT HOURS/TRIMESTER  60

LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK  2 

LABORATORY HOURS PER TRIMESTER   30

Instruction Team: Mrs. Kay Brashear, Dr. James B. Parker and Dr. Kathleen Kayes-Wandover

Office Hours: As posted

Course Description:

Basic physiological principles that apply to normal body function will be explored by an indepth examination of the underlying chemical and physical mechanisms.  The cardiovascular and pulmonary systems are covered in part of the physiology sequence.

Physiology II Course Missions, Goals and Objectives:

As discussed in the Mission Statement of the College, Doctors of Chiropractic serve as primary health care providers.  In order to diagnose, interpret disease entities as they relate to the vertebral subluxation it is essential that the student have a sound background and a thorough understanding of human physiology.   Completion of Physiology II lecture and lab should provide the student with basic understanding of:

1.  The mechanical, electrical and acoustical events associated with the cardiac cycle.
2.  The characteristics of a normal electrocardiogram.
3.  How the ECG provides clinically useful information about the heart.
4.  The regulation of cardiac output and venous return
5.  Regulation of the cardiac cycle and the factors that determine cardiac work.
6.  The structure and function of the arterial, capillary, venous and lymphatic sections of the circulation.
7.  The myogenic and metabolic regulation of blood flow.
8.  The role of stroke volume, heart rate, systemic vascular resistance and vascular capacitance in the determination and regulation of mean arterial pressure and pulse pressure.
9.  The factors affecting blood flow and resistance.
10. The effect of isotonic and isometric exercise on cardiovascular function.
11. The regulation of special circulations such as: coronary, pulmonary, cerebral, splanchnic, renal and skin.
12. The dynamics of heart failure.
13. The causes of circulatory shock, the compensatory mechanisms and treatment of shock.
14. Ventilation and the mechanics of breathing.
15. The physical principles of gas exchange and transport.
16. The regulation of respiration.
17. Special respirations: hypobaric and hyperbaric conditions, acceleration and space flight.

Prerequisites: Physiology I, Biochemistry I

Required Texts:  Medical Physiology - Guyton
                          Lab Manual Physiology II

Recommended Text:  Medical Physiology - Rhoades & Tanner
                                 The Physiology Coloring Book - Kapit, Macey & Meisami
                                 Color Atlas of Physiology - Despopoulis & Silbernagl
                                 NMS Physiology - Bullock, Boyle & Wong
                                 Physiology Text & Review Series, Costanzo

Course Mechanics:  Lecture - Monday and Wednesday   ( 9:00 – 10:50)

Evaluation:   Lecture counts 80% and Lab 20%.
The grade for this class will be based on the following criteria:

Lecture Exams 1 = 10%,   2, 3 & 4 = 20% each for a total of 70%
Comprehensive Final (1) 10% each
Lab Quizzes (3)   5% each
Lab Attendance 5%

Attendance Policy:

A professional education at Parker College requires a full time commitment by the student. Classes are demanding and academic standards are high. Students must expect to spend a significant part of each day in and out of class to successfully complete the program. Full realization of the learning process is reliant upon the fact that students are expected to attend and be attentive and participatory in all lecture and laboratory classes. Students must attend classes on a regular basis to attain the skill, training and expertise they will need to become successful Doctors of Chiropractic. It is in this light that Parker College of Chiropractic considers classroom attendance to be mandatory in all scheduled classes and laboratory sessions and failure of the student to attend classes and/or laboratory sessions could result in poor academic performance by the student, possible grade reduction and/or the student receiving a failing grade in the class.

At the discretion of the individual faculty member, student attendance in lectures, laboratory sessions and/or scheduled academic conferences may be a factor in deriving a student’s grade. 

Students who are repeating a course because of previous academic failure are required by the Dean of Academic Affairs to attend all lectures and labs of the course in question. A student on Academic Probation is required to attend all lectures, laboratory sessions and scheduled academic conferences. If a faculty member in a department finds that a student is not meeting this attendance requirement, the student will be notified in writing with a copy of the letter sent to the office of the Dean of Academic Affairs. 

The student is responsible for obtaining and learning subject materials presented during an absence. When the period of absence is known and may be planned, the student must confer with the appropriate course director and determine a plan of action for that absence. Absence from any examination (lecture or lab) must be accompanied by a written excuse documenting the extenuating circumstance which prevented the student from sitting the examination. If the excuse is considered valid by the course director then arrangements to sit exam must be made with the course director within 5 days of returning to class.

The licensing requirements of the states vary widely. Some state boards require a specific number of classroom hours in order to obtain a license to practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic in their respective states. It is the student's responsibility to determine, fulfill and document the requirements of the state(s) in which they are planning to apply for licensure. These requirements are available from the individual state boards and kept in the Office of the Registrar for the student to review. 

Attendance roll sheets are passed out at the beginning of each class. To be counted present for a class you must be present, in your seat and you must sign the roll sheet when the roll seat comes past your seat. Roll sheets will be picked up by the instructor once they have passed through all rows of the classroom. No student will be allowed to sign the roll sheet once it is picked up by the instructor. It is the student's responsibility to be on time and in their seats when the class starts and the roll sheets are passed out.

Tardiness is disruptive to the class. Each student should make every attempt to get to class on time. A professor may refuse to allow to a tardy student to enter the classroom. A student who is tardy to a class and does not sign the roll sheet when it passes his/her seat will be counted absent for that class period.

Grading System

Evaluation is an integral part of the educational process and is used as an educational tool to help students identify problem areas, to recognize and reward achievement, and to identify students who are unable to meet the rigors of the curriculum.  Final course grades and their interpretation are listed below:

Grade Numerical Value Grade Point Average Interpretation of Academic Achievement

A     89.5 – 100             4.0        Excellent
B     79.5 – 89               3.0        Above Average
C     69.5 – 79               2.0        Satisfactory
D     59.5 - 69                1.0        Minimal
F     Below 59.5                          Unacceptable

Examinations

If a student has to miss an exam, the course director must be notified PRIOR to the exam unless the student is physically incapable of notifying the course director and then written documentation must be provided to this effect. Notification of the course director should be done by email or a phone call to that faculty member. If a student fails to notify the course director before the exam (or in the case of documented physical incapacitation within a 24-hour period of a missed exam) the exam grade will be calculated as a zero.

 

With documentation of extenuating circumstances for missing a written exam, faculty may either give a written make-up (multiple choice, true/false, essay, etc.) or move the points to the final exam.  The make-up exam (which will be a different exam and may or may not be of the same level of difficulty as the exam given to the rest of the class) must be taken within 5 business days of the missed exam unless the student is physically incapable of doing so or unless other arrangements are made by the course director. The exam time will be scheduled at the discretion of the course director.

 

With documentation of extenuating circumstances for missing a lab practical, points may be moved to the final lab practical or student must take a make-up lab practical (which will be a different lab practical and may or may not be of the same level of difficulty as the lab practical given to the rest of the class) within 5 business days unless the student is physically incapable of doing so or unless other arrangements are made by the course director. The time of the make up lab practical will be scheduled at the discretion of the course director. 

 

VACATION, LEISURE TRAVEL, SEMINAR ATTENDANCE, OVER SLEEPING, etc. DO NOT CONSTITUTE EXTRA ORDINARY OR EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES FOR MISSING AN EXAM.  The course director should be contacted prior to an exam if a student has any questions about the validity of an excuse to miss an exam or lab practical. The determination of extenuating circumstances is under the sole discretion of the individual faculty member. Faculty members have the right to grant or deny any make up exam/lab practical based upon their individual determination of the circumstances surrounding the student’s absence.

Student Notification

When we need to transmit important information to the class or an individual student, we will contact you via your Parker email address. As a Parker student you are responsible to periodically check your email. If you do not know your Parker email address, or how to log on to collect your email messages, contact Information Services at ext. 7450. If you experience an adverse outcome from missing important information, "I don't check my email" will not be considered a valid excuse.

Lecture Exam Review

The review period for each exam will begin after the posting of the grades and last for ONE week only, excluding weekends and holidays.  Questions about the final exam and/or final course grades may be reviewed with the Course Director for a period of two weeks at the beginning of the subsequent trimester.

Academic Dishonesty

Cheating will not be tolerated.  If you are caught cheating, you will receive a "0" on that exam and disciplinary action will be taken which could result in your dismissal from Parker College.  If you are suspected of cheating on an exam you may be singled out and required to sit in the front of the classroom so that you can be clearly watched.  The cheating policy included lecture exams, lab quizzes and lab practicals.

Professional Decorum

Students are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times.  Positive contributions to the learning environment and participation in classroom learning activities are expected.  Students should demonstrate courtesy to the instructor, to special guest speakers, and to other classmates.  Focusing your attention on anything other than pertinent classroom material could be considered discourteous.  Any person who is discourteous or disrupts the class with unprofessional conduct may be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted absent for that class period.

Cell phones and pagers should be turned off while in the classroom.

Computer Use

Students are encouraged to utilize personal computers in the classroom for taking notes, following the lecture outlines or reference materials, etc.  Other uses unrelated to the lecture topic are not allowed.  As an example, surfing the Internet or playing games during lecture or lab time is strictly prohibited and will result in the student being asked to discontinue use of their computers.  Also, the student may be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted absent for that class period.

Audio/Video Taping

Since the courts have ruled that a professor's voice and physical image are their personal property, the prerogative of the audio taping and/or video recording of lectures/laboratories is a right specifically reserved to faculty.  Should you wish to record, using any device you must obtain the permission the respective instructor in all classes.

Important Note

The provisions contained in this syllabus do not constitute a contract between the students and Parker College of Chiropractic.  These provisions may be changed at any time for any reason at the discretion of the course director.  When necessary, in the view of the college, appropriated notice of such changes will be given to the student.