Course Description

A survey course outlining the principles of human/mammalian physiology: general properties of the living cell and internal environment; neural, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, renal, and endocrine systems; metabolism, reproduction, and homeostasis.

Instructors

Course Instructor

Dr. Thibeault

Prerequisites/Antirequisites

Prerequisites

First-year courses in Biology and Chemistry are recommended.

Antirequisites

Physiology 1020, Physiology 1021, Physiology 3120, Physiology and Pharmacology 2000.

Delivery Method

Online

Enrollment

284 (based on 2023 SQCT data)

Grade Breakdown

Test 1: 18%

Midterm: 24%

Test 2: 18%

Final Exam: 30%

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Frequency + duration of lectures/labs/tutorials:

Virtual asynchronous 5-7 hours/week

Textbook (and associated cost?)

No textbook

SQCT Snapshot

Expected Grade Breakdown

A (114/224)

B (94/224)

C (16/224)

Mean Course as Learning Experience Out of 7 (± SD)

6.45 ± 0.73

Response Rate

38% of students (224/594)

PUGS Advice

💬  Big picture concepts are super important - make sure to understand rather than memorize, it’ll help you in future Phys courses

💬 Tutorial can be very helpful if you have questions and stay engaged, the TA’s have been in your position and are familiar with common questions

Syllabus

Physiology-2130-Syllabus-FW24.pdf