Post on 19-Dec-2015
Welcome to BIOL 252Human Anatomy and Physiology
Dr. Gidi Shemerbishemer@email.unc.edu
Office: Wilson Hall G41Office hours: Tues and Weds 2-4
http://www.bio.unc.edu/Courses/2011Fall/Biol252Sections456/
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BITBiology Tutorial center
BIT
The Biology peer tutorial centerFree tutoring offered by the Biology department, based on
undergraduates who excelled in your specific section
For details follow this link:http://www.bio.unc.edu/Undergraduate/PDF/Bio_tutor_center_schedule.pdf
BIOL 201, 202, 205, 252
Anatomy : the study of structure
Physiology : the study of function
- The labs will mainly deal with Anatomy
- Coordinated by Dr. Corey Johnson
- Self-work with 3D models
- Short quiz on the day of the lab- First lab: second week (August 29th)
- Short assignment on Bb BEFORE the lab
How the varied components of living things adjust to maintain a constant internal environment that makes possible optimal functioningWB Cannon
Homeostasis
So we have a balanced state, but it is NOT static!!
Homeostatic Imbalances = Diseases (e.g. diabetes)
Registration-Sign-up sheet available up front
- Those with relevant needs have priority1. Major requirement – e.g. nursing2. Otherwise: Seniors > Juniors
- Being pre- (med, dental, vet, ophthalmology, etc.) does not constitute a priority
Blackboard
• You are ALL on section 004• Syllabus• Power points• Assigned readings• Links• Study guides• Grades
Poll Everywhere
• Answering my questions in the classroom via text messages/website
• Multiple choice and free text • Follow the guidelines posted on the website
and on Blackboard (use your Onyen email address)
• Participation is mandatory
Lectures are VERY importantNo notes provided, but I will provide review qns.Use the ppt handouts
THINK! Be proactive
Spoon feeding- not on my watch
How to study for this class
How to study for this classBig picture (concepts)
Details
Big picture (how all the details work together)
- Read the textbook and do the class assignments- Answer the review questions
- Follow this pattern for each section (system/subsystem)
- Make sure you do NOT memorize unnecessary details
Chemical
Cellular
Tissue
OrganOrgan system
Organismal
Levels of organization
(Smooth muscle)
(Blood vessel)
(Cardiovascular system)
Our body systems
The basic body systems
Regulation
Maintenance- Integumentary system- Skeletal system- Muscular system
- Nervous system- Endocrine system
- Cardiovascular system- Lymphatic system- Immune system- Respiratory system- Digestive system- Urinary system
Continuity- Reproductive system