Course Description

            The lecture and laboratory use an integrated approach to the study of animal form and function in the maintenance of homeostasis by the investigation of vital processes using physio-chemical techniques.

The laboratory is designed to make you use the laboratory as a place to investigate. During the first few lab meetings, you will be doing cookbook type physiology experiments, getting familiar with handling live animals and with using laboratory equipment. The rest of the laboratory periods you will do student-developed research related to various aspects of animal systems physiology. You will be working in groups and each group is expected to conceptualize, develop and conduct a research on a specific animal/human system physiology. Each group is expected to become the “experts about a specific animal system physiology”. The results of the research will be presented during a class conference.   

 Professor: Salvacion P. Angtuaco, Ph.D. (for Wednesday section)

                        Associate Professor
                        Office: SEC A 111
                        Consultation Hours: T 1:30 – 4pm; W 7:30 – 10:00am
                                                           Other hours by appointment
                        Email: spa@admu.edu.ph
                        Webpage: Access through the department website

                   Annette P. Tamino (for Friday section)
                         Instructor
                        Office: SEC A 111
                        Consultation Hours: W 2:30-4:30pm, F 2:30-4:30pm
                        Email: aptamino@admu.edu.ph
                        Webpage: Access through the department website

 Course Objectives:
            At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

a)      demonstrate facility in using laboratory equipment used in doing physiology experiments

b)      conceptualize, plan and conduct a group research project

c)      present in a conference the results of the laboratory activities and group research project

d)      show cooperative behavior in the pursuit of knowledge

 

Physiology Laboratory Schedule

                                                    
Important Dates for Research Project

Week of Nov 25 – 29          Deadline for Project Titles

Week of Dec 2 - 6              Deadline for Project Proposal with Literature Review plus Materials & Methods   (10 pts)    

Week of Jan 13 - 17           1^st Progress Report Conference (10 pts)

Week of Jan 27 - 31           2^nd Progress Report Conference (10 pts)

Week of Feb 3 – 7              Submission of Written Report on Project

Week of Feb 10 – 14          Final Conference (10 pts)

Week of  Feb 19 – 23         Submission of revised paper (10 pts)

Laboratory Topics for Research Project:

• Neural and Muscle Physiology

• Cardiovascular Physiology

• Respiratory Physiology

• Excretory Physiology

• Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology

• Digestive and Metabolic Physiology

 Recommended References:

Angtuaco, Salvacion P. 1994. Physiology: A Laboratory Manual
References listed in the lecture syllabus

Course Requirements

·        Lab Reports                             20%                 

·        Conference Presentation           20%

·        Project                                     30%

·        Lab Quizzes                             20%

·        Participation                             10% (includes group evaluation and teacher evaluation)

Grade Range

            94 – 100 = A

            87 – 93   = B+

            80 – 86   = B

            73 – 79   = C+

            65 – 74   = C

            57 – 64   = D

            below 57 = F

Classroom Policies:

1.      Always read ahead and prepare a protocol for the experiment/activities for the day

2.      Prepare materials and solutions ahead of time so you are prepared to start working as soon as class period starts.

3.      Write all procedure and data in a log book. This will be checked at the end of the lab period.

4.      Prepare for a short conference and lab quiz at the next lab period

5.      Familiarize yourself with the general procedures found in page 1 of your lab manual

6.      Please turn off cell phones and pagers when inside the classroom.

7.      Please observe honesty and courtesy

8.      Two lateness = 1 cut

Lab Materials You Have to Bring Every Lab day

·        Lab Manual

·        Lab gown

·        Dissecting instruments

·        Log Book

·        Writing materials

·        Piece of rag, soap

·        Surgical gloves