Winter Quarter 2003, Thursday Evenings
Carl Moxey

Textbook
EN Marieb, 2001
Human Anatomy and Physiology, 5/e
Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 0-8053-4989-8
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Session Number Date Lecture Topics
I 02 January Nervous System Organization and Function [ Marieb: 11 ]
II 09 January Brain Development and Anatomy 1 [ Marieb: 12 ]
III 16 January Brain Anatomy 2 [ Marieb: 12 ]
IV 23 January Review Basic Chemistry [ Marieb: 2 ]
Principles of Physiology & Membrane Transport Systems
[ Marieb: 3 ]
V 30 January Introduction to Membrane Potentials [ Marieb: 11 ]
Action Potentials & Impulse Conduction by Neurons [ Marieb: 11 ]
VI 06 February Mid-Term Exam
« A Sampler of Questions »
VII 13 February Muscle Microanatomy and Physiology [ Marieb: 9 ]
VIII 20 February Basics of Neurophysiology [ Marieb: 15 ]
IX 27 February Neurophysiologic Input:  Sensory Systems [ Marieb: 15 ]
X 06 March Snow Day
XI 13 March Neurophysiologic Output:  Motor Systems [ Marieb: 14 ]
XII 14-19 March Final Exam
« A Sampler of Questions »
XIII 20 March Basics of Endocrinology [ Marieb: 17 ]
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Contact me at c.moxey@charter.net
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University College at Northeastern University:  The Write Place.
Possessing the skills for effective communication will be invaluable in your future endeavors.
This course affirms its commitment to practice-oriented education.

 
Prerequisites BIO 4161 or equivalent is recommended.
Description Anatomy of the central nervous system:
  evolution and general design;
  anatomy of the brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, and cerebrum.
Membrane dynamics:
  structure of the membrane;
  movements across membranes;
  fluid and solute distribution.
Action potentials and impulse conduction.
Skeletal muscle physiology:
  muscle microanatomy;
  contraction;
  excitation-contraction coupling.
Cerebral functioning.
Sensory physiology:
  afferent signaling;
  receptor functions;
  pain.
Motor systems:
  efferent signaling;
  autonomic nervous system;
Endocrinology:
  intercellular chemical messengers;
  receptors;
  endocrine organs and their hormones;
  hormone chemistry;
  hormone action:
    postreceptor events;
    negative feedback;
    receptor regulation.
Course objectives To understand the anatomy and physiology of the human central nervous system and how it functions in homeostasis.
To understand the structure of the cell membrane and how it operates to regulate cellular input, output, and communication.
To understand the molecular basis of skeletal muscle contraction and the behavior of different fiber types.
To learn the endocrine organs and the hormones they produce, and to understand how the endocrine system functions in homeostasis.
To learn how to use the Internet as a tool for gathering information.
Methodology Class lectures based upon the distributed outlines. This material may, from time to time, be augmented by assigned readings, Internet searches, or video presentations.
Exams will be based on the lecture presentations and any other assigned material.
Requirements Two examinations, as specified on the fine print page.