Clinical Human Physiology

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Describe basic human cell structure/function
• Describe the function of human organs
• Explain the interactions of organs in different physiological systems
• Comprehend the manner in which the human organism is dependent upon the appropriate function and interaction of physiological systems
• Explain how disruptions of specific organs / systems in the human can lead to disease and illness

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
4 Exams	400 points
Mini Quizzes	100 points
Lab	300 points
Attendance	50 points
In-class work	150 points
Total	1000 points

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
≥930	A
900-929	A-
870-899	B+
830-869	B
800-829	B-
770-799	C+
730-769	C
700-729	C-
600-699	D
≤600	F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance is worth 50 points total (25 classes x 2.17 points each). Two absences will be dropped at the end of the semester, so students may miss up to two classes without penalty. Each subsequent absence will result in a deduction of 2.17 points each. Unless it is a university-approved absence, an absence for any reason is counted as an absence, unless arranged 24 hours before class with the instructor.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Cindy L. Stanfield. Principles of Human Physiology (6th Edition). Pearson, 2017. ISBN: 978-0-13-416980-4.
• JoVE Access Code for Videos and Quizzes. ISBN: 978-1-963151-10-7