BIOL 3730L - Human Physiology Laboratory
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 06, CRN 40492,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Stefania Panaitof
Email: scpanaitof@ysu.edu
Course Description
3730L. Human Physiology Laboratory. Experimental approach to the study of human physiology that explores regulation of homeostasis by the neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems. Three hours laboratory. Prereq. or concurrent with: BIOL 3730. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Human Physiology Laboratory Manual | Stefania Panaitof | 9798219025488 |
Custom laboratory manual available only at the YSU bookstore.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 8/26 | No classes | Purchase custom lab manual from the YSU bookstore | |
| Wed | 9/2 | Endocrine physiology | Insulin and ADH | end of class |
| Wed | 9/9 | Labor Day ** No classes ** | ||
| Wed | 9/16 | Spinal reflexes | Nerve conduction velocity (iWorx) | end of class |
| Wed | 9/23 | Skeletal Muscle Physiology | Grip force (iWorx) | end of class Lab Quiz 1 (7 pts) |
| Wed | 9/30 | Sensory Physiology | General senses, hearing, equilibrium, vision | |
| Wed | 10/7 | Review | ||
| Wed | 10/14 | Lab Exam 1 (30 pts) | end of class | |
| Wed | 10/21 | Cardiovascular Physiology | Heart and ECG (iWorx) | end of class |
| Wed | 10/28 | Cardiovascular Physiology | Blood pressure | end of class |
| Wed | 11/4 | Respiratory Physiology | Spirometry (iWorx) | end of class Lab Quiz 2 (8 pts) |
| Wed | 11/11 | Veteran’s Day ** No classes ** | ||
| Wed | 11/18 | Review | ||
| Wed | 11/25 | Thanksgiving break ** No classes ** | ||
| Wed | 12/2 | Lab Exam #2 (30 pts) | end of class | |
| Wed | 12/9 | Finals Week ** No classes ** |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.