311 Principles of Human Physiology I

First of a two quarter sequence covering the following areas of physiology:  cell, neuromuscular, heart and circulation, endocrine, brain and special senses, body fluids and kidney, respiration, digestion, temperature control and metabolism. These courses are an excellent preparation for many fields of study including medical, dental and optometry school. It is also popular with undergraduate studies. It is a required course in the Departments of Biology, Circulation Technology and Exercise Science. It is also required in the College of Medicines MedPath Program and the Independent Study Program.

Prerequisites:  2 qtrs. Chemistry, Anatomy 199 or 200 recommended, but not required.

Autumn Quarter

Textbook:  Human Physiology by Widmaier, et al., 10th ed., 2006

Course Director:  Jean-Pierre Dujardin, Ph.D.

Email:  dujardin.1@osu.edu

Lecture Topics:

Introduction	Autonomic Nervous System
Fluid Compartments/Homeostasis	Sensory Systems (3)
Membrane Structure/Diffusion	Motor Systems (3)
Mediated Transport/Cytosis	States of Consciousness
Osmosis	Blood Components
Messengers and Receptors	The Cardiovascular System
Signal Transduction	The Heart
Membrane Potentials	Electrical Activity of the Heart
Action Potential	The Electrocardiogram
Skeletal Muscle Structure	The Cardiac Cycle
Contraction Mechanisms	Control of Cardiac Output
Muscle Mechanics (2)	The Vascular System
Smooth Muscle	Control of Blood Vessels
Neural Structure	The Microcirculation
Neural Communication (2)	Venous Pressure, Venous Return
Central Nervous System (2)	Blood Pressure Control
Peripheral Nervous System	Hemorrhage/Exercise