IPHY 4440-Mammalian Endocrinology Lecture Syllabus (Fall, 2012)

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1 IPHY 4440-Mammalian Endocrinology Lecture Syllabus (Fall, 2012) INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Christopher Lowry Office: Porter B160 Phone: (303) Office hours: Tu/Th 2:00-3:00 p.m. or by appointment RECITATION TAs: Kathleen Dady Office: Norlin E109 Phone: (303) Office hours: Tu 2:00-4:00 p.m. GENERAL LECTURE INFORMATION: Meeting time: TuTh 12:30-1:45 Meeting location: BESC 180 Prerequisites: IPHY 3430, 3450 or 3470 REQUIRED FOR THE COURSE: i-clicker (register your i-clicker at OPTIONAL TEXTBOOK: Norris, D.O. (2007) Vertebrate Endocrinology 4th ed. Academic Press COURSE POLICIES: This course examines the hypothalamus-pituitary system of the mammalian endocrine system as well as some independent endocrine glands. Emphasis will be on the more traditional bioregulators including hormones and neurohormones. Specific attention will be made to biochemistry, biosynthesis, metabolism, and mechanisms of action of regulators as well as their roles in major homeostatic systems at the organism level. Connections to major human disorders and environmental problems will be made when appropriate. Recitation is MANDATORY. Quizzes and homework will be assigned during recitation sessions. Discretionary points will also be given at the end of the semester based on recitation attendance and participation. FOUR exams (including a final; each) will be given for the lecture portion. All FOUR exams will count toward your final grades. If, for a valid reason, a student must miss one of the first three exams, the missed exam will be prorated, but everyone must take the final exam. A medical certificate signed by a certified medical doctor, a documented emergency, or participation in official CU activities are the ONLY acceptable excuses for missing an exam. This syllabus provides the exact dates of all four exams, so please schedule your travel plans accordingly. Conflict with students' travel schedules **CANNOT ** be used as an excuse for missing exams or taking exams at a different time. There will be NO exceptions. Your recitation grades ( total) will come from three components: quizzes (50% recitation grade), homework assignments (30% recitation grade), and classroom participation (20% recitation grade). The TA will announce the schedule of these events. There will be NO make-ups for 1

2 excused missing of recitation quizzes. The excused student s missing work will be prorated. Unexcused absences will be awarded a zero score. In addition to the exams, quizzes and homework, you will be administered 25 clicker points ( pt per question). You are allowed to drop 5 clicker points worth of questions with the lowest scores. NO makeup clicker questions are allowed. Disability policy If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit a letter from Disability Services in a timely manner (for exam accommodations provide your letter at least one week prior to the exam) so that your needs can be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. Contact Disability Services at or by at dsinfo@colorado.edu. If you have a temporary medical condition or injury, see Temporary Medical Conditions: Injuries, Surgeries, and Illnesses guidelines under Quick Links at Disability Services website and discuss your needs with your professor. Religious observances policy Campus policy regarding religious observances requires that faculty make every effort to deal reasonably and fairly with all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments or required attendance. Please notify the instructor within the first two weeks of the semester of any conflict. See full details at Classroom behavior policy Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Those who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, color, culture, religion, creed, politics, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, and nationalities. Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the student's legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this preference early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records. See policies at and at Discrimination and harassment policy The University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder) is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working, and living environment. The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, its educational programs and activities. (Regent Law, Article 10, amended 11/8/2001). CU-Boulder will not tolerate acts of discrimination or harassment based upon Protected Classes or related retaliation against or by any employee or student. For purposes of this CU-Boulder policy, "Protected Classes" refers to race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against should contact the Office of Discrimination and Harassment (ODH) at or the Office of Student Conduct (OSC) at Information about the ODH, the above referenced policies, and the campus resources available to assist individuals regarding discrimination or harassment can be obtained at Honor code 2

3 All students of the University of Colorado Boulder are responsible for knowing and adhering to the academic integrity policy of this institution. Violations of this policy may include: cheating, plagiarism, aid of academic dishonesty, fabrication, lying, bribery, and threatening behavior. All incidents of academic misconduct shall be reported to the Honor Code Council ). Students who are found to be in violation of the academic integrity policy will be subject to both academic sanctions from the faculty member and non-academic sanctions (including but not limited to university probation, suspension, or expulsion). Other information on the Honor Code can be found at and at Academic dishonesty in the class is a **SERIOUS** offense and will not be tolerated under any circumstance. Students caught or suspected to cheat will be reported to the University Honor's Council promptly and be subjected to the standard procedure of investigation. The student will receive an "F" in the course as the result of academic dishonesty. There will be NO exceptions. For detailed information on the CU academic honor code, refer to GRADING The total number of points possible in the course is 520. Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 3 Final Exam Recitation Clicker questions 20 pts pts Grades will be assigned based on the scale below. If the average for the course is BELOW 75%, this average will be adjusted to 75% by adding points to every student's grades to accomplish a 75% course average. No adjustments will be made if the course average is 75% or above. A = % C = % A = % D+ = % B+ = % D = % B = % D = % B = % F = less than 60% C+ = % C = % ON-LINE INFORMATION: Lecture notes, practice questions, and announcements for the course will be made available via Desire2Learn (D2L). Students are strongly encouraged to print out Powerpoint lectures and bring them to class to facilitate note-taking. Students should also check in with D2L periodically to obtain helpful, sometimes necessary, information. 3

4 IPHY 4440 LECTURE SYLLABUS LOWRY Fall, 2012 L# Date Topic Reading in Textbook L1 Tues 8/28 Introduction to Endocrine System I Chapter 1 L2 Thur 8/30 Introduction to Endocrine System II Chapter 2 L3 Tues 9/4 Neuroendocrine Systems Chapters 2, 3 L4 Thur 9/6 Molecular Aspects I Chapter 3 L5 Tues 9/11 Molecular Aspects II Chapter 3 L6 Thur 9/13 Molecular Aspects III Chapter 3 L7 Tues 9/18 Molecular Aspects IV Chapter 3 Thur 9/20 EXAM I L8 Tues 9/25 Molecular Aspects V Chapter 3 L9 Thur 9/27 Molecular Aspects VI Chapter 3 L10 Tues 10/2 Hypothalamo-Hypophysial Axes I Chapter 4 L11 Thur 10/4 Hypothalamo-Hypophysial Axes II Chapter 4 L12 Tues 10/9 Hypothalamo-Hypophysial Axes III Chapter 4 L13 Thur 10/11 Thyroid Gland I Chapter 6 L14 Tues 10/16 Thyroid Gland II Chapter 6 Thur 10/18 EXAM II L15 Tues 10/23 Adrenal Gland I Chapter 8 L16 Thur 10/25 Adrenal Gland II Chapter 8 L17 Tues 10/30 Adrenal Gland III Chapter 8 L18 Thur 11/1 Adrenal Gland IV Chapter 8 L19 Tues 11/6 Reproduction I Chapter 10 L20 Thur 11/8 Reproduction II Chapter 10 L21 Tues 11/13 Reproduction III Chapter 10 Thur 11/15 EXAM III 4

5 Tues 11/20 Thur 11/22 FALL BREAK-NO CLASS FALL BREAK-NO CLASS L22 Tues 11/27 Reproduction IV Chapter 10 L23 Thur 11/29 Regulation of Metabolism I Chapter 12 L24 Tues 12/4 Regulation of Metabolism II Chapter 12 L25 Thur 12/6 Regulation of Metabolism III Chapter 12 L26 Tues 12/11 Regulation of Metabolism IV Chapter 12 Thur 12/13 Wed 12/19 REVIEW **FINAL EXAM 1:30-4:00 p.m., BESC 180 **FINAL EXAM IS CUMULATIVE (30% OLD, 70% NEW) 5

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