Laboratory Materials
Instructor Contact Information
| Wendy St. John: stjohnw@sonoma.edu Office hours via Zoom: Tuesday 1 – 2 p.m.; Friday, 1 – 2 p.m. To make an office hours appointment, click here. | Joseph Lin: linj@sonoma.edu Office hours via Zoom: Wednesday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to – 12 p.m. Please contact in advance for an appointment during these hours. |
Textbooks and Materials
Required Text:
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach. Silverthorn, Benjamin Cummings, (7th ed is what I’m using, but other editions would also be fine)
Optional Text: The Physiology Coloring Book, Kapit et al, Harper Collins Publishers
Lab Platform: PhysioEx
Lecture and Laboratory Schedule
Lecture (via Zoom): Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Zoom link: https://SonomaState.zoom.us/j/97465932133?pwd=cWVlZFQzZVV1SUE1bUFhS3Rsem1OQT09
Password: 017370
Synchronous Lab Meetings (via Zoom):
| Section 002: Joseph Lin Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Zoom link: https://SonomaState.zoom.us/j/92829765895 | Section 004: Wendy St. John Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Zoom link: https://SonomaState.zoom.us/j/93658828316 | Section 006: Wendy St. John Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. Zoom link: https://SonomaState.zoom.us/j/95750654767 |
Lecture and Laboratory Schedule
| Week | Lecture Topic & Exams | Laboratory Activities & Exams |
| 1 | Homeostasis, Biomolecules | No labs |
| 2 | Cells and Tissues, Membrane Dynamics | Vocabulary Activity; Diffusion Simulations |
| 3 | Energy and Cellular Metabolism | Histology; Active Transport and Resting Membrane Potential |
| 4 | Endocrine System | No Labs |
| 5 | Introduction to the Nervous System 224 Exam #1 Study Guide | Feedback Loops and the Endocrine System |
| 6 | Central Nervous System Thursday, 9/24: LECTURE EXAM #1 | Exercise 4: Nervous System |
| 7 | Sensory Physiology Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control | TBA |
| 8 | Cardiovascular System | Lab Exam #1 |
| 9 | Blood and Blood Flow | Exercise 2: Skeletal Muscle Physiology |
| 10 | Breathing and Gas Exchange | Exercise 5: Cardiovascular Dynamics Exercise 6: Cardiovascular System |
| 11 | Kidneys and Fluid Balance Thursday, 10/29: LECTURE EXAM #2 | Exercise 7: Respiratory Mechanics Exercise 10: Acid/Base Balance |
| 12 | Digestion | Exercise 9: Renal System |
| 13 | Immune System | No Labs |
| 14 | Metabolism and Exercise | Exercise: Processes of Digestion |
| 15 | Nutrition and Alcohol Thursday, 11/26: NO CLASS | No Labs |
| 16 | Human Reproduction | Lab Exam #2 |
| Finals | Date and time TBA |
Unforeseen Circumstances
We are facing a number of things this semester that might result in unforeseen circumstances for any of us. Here is a protocol for dealing with situations that prevent us from accessing our online course activities:
- If you are not able to log on for any reason (power outages, internet connectivity issues, illness):
- As soon as you are able, email me at stjohnw@sonoma.edu to let me know your situation.
- Once you are able to get online again, we’ll be able to work out a way for you to catch up on any course material you missed.
- If you come to a synchronous class meeting and your instructor is not there within 15 minutes, you can assume that we are not able to get online.
- You will be contacted as soon as possible with information about when classes will resume.
- If possible, I will continue to record and post lectures.
- Once connectivity is restored, we’ll work together on a strategy to make sure all course content is delivered.
At all times, we are committed to working with you to make sure that unforeseen external circumstances don’t interfere with your ability to engage with course material, and that these unexpected issues won’t impact your grades.