Abbreviated Syllabus

Materials

Description

Objectives

SLOs

Grading

1. Textbook Package ISBN-10: 1256974498 (ISBN 13: 978-1-256-97449-9): Refer to http://homepage.smc.edu/azuma_kay/text.htm#Phys3 for detailed information.
2. Exams: Five Testforms: Scantron Form No. 882-E or Apperson-AccuScan Form #25110
3. Quizzes: Not more than nine Scantron Form No. 815 or Apperson-AccuScan Form#25140
4. Staples® Item: 858198; 5 x 5 Quad Ruled Composition Notebook; 9-3/4" x 7-1/2"; 5 x 5 quad ruled); Available for purchase for $2.25 during the 1st day of class   
5. Log function calculator
6. Ruler with millimeter/centimeter and inch markings such as one found in your Anatomy 1 dissection kit
7. Black pen for lab notebook entries; #2 sharpened pencils and an eraser for all tests; At least four colored pens or pencils for lab and lecture notes
8. Computer with internet access and system requirements (including browser requirements, players, and plug-ins) for both SMC Online and Mastering A&PComputer and Internet Access.
   1. SMC Online Tech Requirements at http://smconline.org/
   2. Mastering A&P Tech Requirements at  http://www.masteringaandp.com/site/support/system-requirements.html 

Prerequisites: Chemistry 10 with a C or better (or eligibility for chemistry 11*) and Anatomy 1 with a C or better; Math 31 with a C or better is a prerequisite for Chem 10; English 1 with a C or better is a prerequisite for Anatomy 1.

• Request for a Placement and Prerequisite Waivers: http://www.smc.edu/EnrollmentDevelopment/AssessmentCenter/Pages/Waivers-and-Exemptions.aspx 
• *Eligibility for Chemistry 11: To bypass Chemistry 10 (Introductory General Chemistry, you may take the Chemistry Challenge Exam: http://www.smc.edu/EnrollmentDevelopment/AssessmentCenter/Pages/Chemistry-Challenge-Prep.aspx
• SMC Catalog Description at http://www.smc.edu/projects/191/catalog_part_3.pdf
  • Search for ANATMY 1 for Anatomy 1's description
  • Search for CHEM 10 for Chemistry 10's description
  • Search for for PHYS 3 for Physiology 3's description
• SMC's English Department: http://www.smc.edu/AcademicPrograms/English/Pages/default.aspx
• Course Sequencing in SMC's English (PDF file)
• Course Sequencing in SMC's Math (PDF file)

• SMC's Course Catalog- Part 3: Description of SMC's Individual Courses (PDF file)

If you have met the English 1, Math 31, Chem 10, and Anat 1 prerequisites, but still remain unsure if you are ready for physiology, take the quiz at http://www.aw-bc.com/getreadyquiz/  If you did not do well on this quiz, then take the Math, Chemistry, and ESL and/or English placement  (assessment) exams and make an appointment with a SMC Counselor to discuss your educational plan.

• SMC Assessment Center: http://www.smc.edu/assessment/ : select "Testing Policies" and/or "Tests and Services"
  • Liberal Arts Building, Room 109; (310) 434-8040; valid photo identification is required
• SMC's Counseling - http://www.smc.edu/counseling/ - Create and discuss your education plan and course sequencing; Schedule your appointment (310)434-4210.

The Get Ready for A&P workbook may help you prepare for this course.  Refer back to http://homepage.smc.edu/azuma_kay/text.htm#Phys3

Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC Area 5B (Biological Sciences, lab)

SMC's Admissions- Dates and Deadlines

For additional course information, including the Santa Monica College Course Outline, refer to the Human Physiology Course Outline (PDF file).

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• Explain the major concepts of the cell including structure, function, and processes.
• Explain the major concepts of cell and membrane physiology including membrane transport and cell communication.
• Explain the functional interrelationships of tissues, organs, and organ systems of the human body within the framework of homeostasis.
• Apply physiological concepts to issues of human health and common pathologies.
• Understand and apply principles of the scientific process to physiological problems.
• Conduct experiments and record and display data appropriately.
• Analyze experimental data while demonstrating logical and critical thinking skills.
• Compose appropriate scientific reports.
• Use basic computer technology in the field of physiology.

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Given a problem or set of conditions, write a hypothesis, and provide an experimental design, and identify dependent and independent variables, and control and experimental groups. Assessed by completion of examination or generating a lab report from experiment data that includes a hypothesis, a description of the experimental design, and identification of the dependent and independent variables, and control and experimental groups.

• Identify the physiological mechanisms that each body system employs to maintain homeostasis. Assessed by successful completion of a multiple choice or matching examination.

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Your grades are determined by your points earned on exams, quizzes, online assignments, and on-campus class/lab participation.  There will be approximately 1000  possible points during the semester from the following sources:

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The unabridged syllabus with the course policies and contact information may be obtained from the SMC Online (eCollege) Physiology 3 website.