COURSE INTRODUCTION
Readings: Martini, pp 1-14; review Chapter 2 and 3 (Cell Biology and Chemistry), as needed
Objectives: 1. Provide an overview of the course.
2. Identify expected background knowledge.
3. Define basic concepts
Course Introduction
A. Text Book and Lab Manual
B. Course Administration
1. Grading Procedures
a. Lecture Exams
b. Anatomical Quizzes
c. Lab Attendence
C. Course Content, Scope And Pace
D. Expected Background (assumes knowledge from Mat 070, Chem 094 and Bio 092 or equivalent)
1. Metric System (length, volume, mass)
2. Chemistry (review Chapter 2 of Martini )
a. chemical symbols (elements, reactions)
b. ions, electric charge, electric potential (voltage)
c. pH
d. diffusion
e. structure of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids
3. Cell Structure and Function (review Chapter 3 of Martini )
E. What is learning? How to learn (meaning, repetition, practice)
Bottom Line: BE AN ACTIVE LEARNER.
HELP EACH OTHER TO LEARN!!!!
E. Core Concepts
1. Anatomy = study of biological structure (what the body is built of)
2. Physiology = study of biological function (how the body works)
a. Homeostasis (constant internal environment)
b. Negative Feedback Regulation (for example, thermoregulation)
c. "Positive" Feedback occurs usually in disease states (for example, heart failure)
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