Biology
424
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Instructor: Donald F. Slish
Office: 304B Beaumont Hall
Phone: (518) 564-5160
Email Address: Donald.Slish@Plattsburgh.edu
Office Hours: Mon. 1-2 P.M., Wed. 9-10 A.M., and Thurs. 10-11 A.M.
Topic 1 Classical Pharmacology
Drug-receptor interaction and Dose/Response curves, spare receptors
Topic 2 Receptor Pharmacology
7 TMR receptors and second messenger generating
systems
Exam I (Sept. 16th)
Topic 3 Receptor Regulation
Topic 4 Autonomic Pharmacology
The Autonomic Nervous System: Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic
Pre and Post-synaptic Biochemical Mechanisms: Muscarinic vs. Adrenergic
Autonomic Regulation of C.V. System - Baroreceptors and feedback mechanisms
Topic 5 Cardiac and Vascular Cell Biology - contraction, relaxation, and control
Cardiac and Smooth Muscle Cell Biology
Topic 6 Cardiovascular Physiology
Hemodynamic factors that control cardiac output
Exam III (Nov. 6th)
Topic 7 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Pathological states and Pharmacological intervention
Final Exam
Primary Literature Review
In each of the above Topics we will review the current literature for advances in each field of study.
Grading
The final grade will be based on the three exams during the semester, the final exam, and attendance.
100 pts. Exam #1
100 pts. Exam #2
100 pts. Exam #3
100 pts. Final Exam
100 pts. Attendance
500 pts / 5 = Final Grade
Grading Scale:
A > 93
A-
90 - 92
B+
87 - 89
B 83 - 86
B-
80 - 82
C+
77 - 79
C 73 - 76
C-
70 - 72
D+
66 - 69
D
62 - 65
E < 62
Attendance
This is a very small class and much of it will depend on class discussion and participation. As such, attendance will be taken. You each begin the class with 100 points for your attendance grade and will lose 5 points for each absence (excused or not). You will be allowed three free absences.
Absence from an exam for sickness will only be
excused when documented by infirmary staff or physician. Absence from an exam
because of death in the immediate family will be excused when documented by the
Office of Student Affairs. Do not schedule yourself to be out of town the
Tuesday before Thanksgiving break; this is a class day.
If an exam is missed, notify me, preferably before, but within 5 days
after the exam date. Students without a test grade after this period will
receive zero for that test.
Withdrawal Policy
The withdrawal policy in this class will be the
University's policy, i.e., withdrawal from a class is permitted until the last
day of course selection for the fall semester. Withdrawal after this time will
only be allowed for grave illness or other serious difficulty. Withdrawal after
this point will not be given due to poor grades. If you have failed the first
two tests, seriously consider whether or not you can pass the course with a
reasonable grade. There's no penalty for dropping before fall registration is
over (i.e., everyone gets a passing withdrawal).
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to check your Plattsburgh email account or have it forwarded to your
personal email account. I will be
sending you PDF files of papers that you will need to print out and read before
class.
Cell Phone
Policy
When you enter a classroom, you should turn off your
cell phone, as a matter of respect both for the instructor and the students
around you.
Warning:
Cell phones, iPODs and any
other electronic devices are prohibited during exams.
The use of an electronic device during an exam will be considered
evidence of cheating.
A message from the Administration:
It is expected
that all students enrolled in this
class support the letter and the spirit of the
Academic Honesty Policy as stated
in the college catalog.
Assessment
of Student Learning: Analytical
skill development and understanding of
fundamental biological principles
The faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences are committed to providing students with a first-rate educational experience as articulated in the Departmental Mission Statement:
“The Department of Biological Sciences strives to provide students
with the fundamental understanding of the principles and methods of the life
sciences within the context of a sound liberal arts education. Emphasis is on the development of the student’s ability to
analyze problems, apply scientific method, communicate biological information,
and interpret current advances in research.”
Student progress toward attaining the goals set forth in the Departmental
Mission Statement will be assessed in part by an exam or quiz question that has
been selected for this purpose by the faculty of the Department of Biological
Sciences.
Writing Standards for Department of Biological Sciences
It is the position of the Department of Biological Sciences at Plattsburgh
State that all students must learn to write in a clear and intelligent manner.
We recognize that this goal cannot be achieved by depending only on the
efforts of others to foster good writing. We further believe that the general
quality of student writing will not improve unless we as a department are
willing to state explicitly the standards we expect students to meet and to
enforce those standards. Therefore,
in courses taught by the Department of Biological Sciences, in addition to
grading the content of written assignments, all faculty will also grade
assignments for writing.
E:
Unacceptable. The student will receive a grade of zero for the assignment.
The student is advised to withdraw and take a remedial writing course
before attempting the course again.
D: The writing is not at the
minimal level generally expected for college students, but improvement appears
possible.
C: Poorly organized or with an
excessive number of errors in grammar, spelling, or syntax, even after making
allowances for circumstances such as time available.
B: Acceptable in organization,
grammar, spelling, and syntax after making allowances for circumstances such as
time available.
A: Clearly and correctly written.