Team Approach Our adventure into the P431 class has begun rather smoothly. The team as a whole gets along well, and we have a great system of communication down already. Each member is eager to put in his or her opinion, and so the team maintains a great balance. So far all of the members are participating equally and sharing the workload, and the reports have turned out great. We hope to keep up the good work and to maintain a solid team relationship throughout the semester. Mid-September Update: The team is still getting along wonderfully. The hardest aspect of the team approach so far has been actually meeting outside of class. Having five members in a team makes it difficult to set a date and time that all the members can meet. On top of the members having other classes and obligations, we all also have extracurricular activities and jobs as well. The best way to get the assignments done has been through e-mail, which seems to be working well so far. We will continue to attempt out-of-class meetings, even if only three or four of the members can get together each time. Mid-October Update: Things with the team are still going well. We still have not felt a need to meet outside of class, as we manage to get all of the assignments done through e-mail. Each time the group rotates who is the "assignment compiler," the person to put together the answers that the members have completed. The group is very satisfied with the lab grades we have been receiving, but all agree that our exam grades still need to be pulled up. We will work on this in preparation for the third exam. Mid-November Update: The group is working wonderfully together. We manage to work seperately in order to accomplish the group tasks. We continue to divy up the prelab questions and e-mail the answers to the assignment "compiler," which has proven to be an effective method for completing the assignment. The group has a wonderful dynamic and works together very well. As a team we do not currently feel any need to change the ways in which we accomplish our goals, as we are slowly but surely making our way to the end of the semester and the end of physiology. We will soon begin working on our final case presentation, which the group has already begun brainstorming. Mid-December Update: As class is coming to an end, the group is very excited to have all assignments turned in, and our final case presentation project completed. We did meet to figure out how to split up the work when doing the case presentation plan through this toolkit, and between the project and the lab report and lab narrative, everyone participated equally. The presentation itself also went smoothly, and it seemed as though everyone got to discuss something related to the class and the case. Although we enjoyed our time in P431, we are glad to be done with this chapter of our lives, as we all graduate next semester in May. We are one step closer!!

Team Goals The goals of team 2 are relatively simple and obvious. The five of us all want to succeed to the best of our abilities and maintain an outstanding grade in the class. Besides the obvious, we hope to also maintain a strong team relationship. We want to work well together and each put 110into the group. Whether it be studying together for an exam or answering difficult questions on a team report, we all hope to help each other out!

The Team Lindsay Gates: Biology Major with a Chemistry Minor. I hope to go to medical school next fall and currently work as a Manager at Target. I love to read and listen to music and most of all want a dog to keep me company. Melanie Kleiser: Biology Major with a Chemistry and Psychology Minor. Future career goals include going to Optometry School (preferably out of state) and eventually starting a private practice. I would also like to do mission work after I become a doctor. Matt Mitchell: Biology Major, with Minor in Chemistry. Hope to go to Medical school next year with aspirations of becoming a pediatric thoracic surgeon and be able to work in Riley Hospital. Currently work fulltime as a Manager of Old Navy in the College Mall. Hobbies include rock climbing, martial arts, and lifting weights. Jason Russ: Biology Major, with minor in chemistry. Futrue career goals are to become a doctor and work in a private practice. Currently hold the position of Vice President for University Relations in the Student Alumni Association. Jenny Adams: Individualized Major in Forensic Science, with minors in chemistry and criminal justice. Future career goals include either working in a crime laboratory or doing field work for a police department. Currently hold the chair position of the IU Forensic Science Club, and am interning with the Monroe Co. coroner and working for the Monroe Co. Community Corrections.

Team Progress Lecture Assignments The Heart Rate Abstract: After being allowed to rewrite the original heart rate report, the team received 7 bonus points out of 8 bonus points possible. We were all very excited about this, and feel that we are slowly beginning to understand the rules and regulations of the class itself. However, we did not reference any other sources. This is a necessity in the future reports, which we will now complete accurately. The Box Report/Scientific Method: We received our first lab report back, which was the scientific method experiment. We were given a box and had to apply the scientific method template to create a hypothesis, methods, materials, and so forth. We received 28 points out of 40 points possible on this report, which was definitely not expected. The group was pretty crestfallen, but vowed to do better on the next assignment. The Resource Research Report: Finally the team was recognized for our excellent and hard work. We received 40 points out of 40 points possible on this report (and a "great job" written on the report, too!). A lot of work went into the research report. Each team member took on a specific section. We looked up the information for our particular sections using the various library tools, and then compiled the report together. This assignment helped us all become familiar with using the library resources, which will be an invaluable tool for future projects and assignments. Lab Assignments The First Application Friday - ECG: Our first application Friday was very exciting and it seemed as though the team had a lot of fun. We not only got to learn about an instrument used for real medical puposes, but also got to try it out on each other. We each had to hook ourselves up to the ECG machine and get a printout of our report. We then got to gather around and compare the P, QRS, and T waves. The group also had a lot of fun learning how to determine our heart rate from the printout! It was definitely a fun and interesting lab, the team had a good time learning how to work the ECG machine, and all of us felt that we learned a lot by having some hands-on experience with the topics learned in the lecture portion of class. ECG Pre-lab: The team received 20 points out of 20 points possible on our first real pre-lab assignment. There was also a "very good!" written on the report. This definitely made the group happy, as we all put a lot of effort into our answers for the assignment. Each person chose a specific number to complete, and then e-mailed the completed problem to the chosen "compiler" for this assignment. The compiler then sent out the final product to the group, who would then send back any necessary corrections that needed to be made. Not only did the group find excellent sources, bu we also felt this helped in our understanding of the upcoming lab itself. ECG Lab Abstract: The team received another 20 points out of 20 points possible on this assignment. We were very glad, as it was the first real lab report we had written. Luckily we already had helpful references from the prelab assignment, and we added in our own hypothesis and values. The group chose Matt to be our "experiment," and his ECG and data were used in the report. Good job, team! ECG Lab Narrative: The team received 35 points out of 40 points possible on this assignment. This was the first lab narrative, and the group was unsure as to how to complete the assignment effectively. However, we did our best and feel that we have definitely learned from our mistakes, which will help in completing the next narrative. One suggestion that was written on the narrative was "overall integration." This means we must work better to tie in all the main points to the case presented, which we will definitely do next time. The Second Application Friday - Blood Pressure: Our second application Friday was very interesting. We, as a group, learned how to take blood pressure, and even got to try the procedure out on each other. We each had our blood pressure taken while standing up and then again while lying down. We also took our own heart rates during the two positions. After calculating the mean arterial pressure (MAP), we entered the data into an Excel file to use in the laboratory report. All in all this was a very interesting experience. The group agreed that the hardest part of taking blood pressure was finding, and hearing, the arterial sounds. Blood Pressure Pre-lab: The team only missed one point on this prelab. As before, the group each chose a specific question to answer individually, and then e-mailed the answer to the prelab "compiler." The questions were answered very thoroughly, and we only missed the point on our diagram. There was a small confusion regarding heart rate and contractility, which we now understand better because of our mistake. Not bad! Blood Pressure Lab Abstract: The team only scored a 17 out of 20 on this report. However, a disappointment for us is only a new learning experience in determining a better way to complete future assignments. The group missed points on the body of the report, where we discussed the figures accompanying the abstract. Unfortunately the graphs presented did not draw a definite conclusion and were hard to understand. In the future we will have to work more with the data to come up with a more definite result. Blood Pressure Lab Narrative: The team not only got a 40/40 on this assignment, but also received 5 extra bonus points for doing such a great job! The overall integration was much better than last time, which greatly helped our score. We definitely tied everything together, from what we were presented with in the case to what we have learned in class. Although this was a very difficult narrative to write, the group was ecstatic at receiving extra points for the hard work. The Third Application Friday - Urinalysis Lab: On this particular application Friday we were to bring in our own urine sample to analyze in class. Our group was assigned to the "hydrated" group, which meant that each of us had to void our bladder, drink between 500 and 1000 mL of water, and then collect the sample. Other groups were chosen to remain dehydrated or drink caffeine. During lab the group got to use small test strips to determine our sample's specific gravity, leukocyte count, red blood cell count, and many other interesting values. In the end we had to calculate our flow rate as well. Overall this lab was very interesting and the group had a fun time analyzing the data and comparing our data within the group! Urinalysis Pre-lab: The group did very well on this assignment. We received 20 points out of 20 points possible. As is the standard, each person within the group chose a question to answer and then e-mailed it to the assignment "compiler." This system has worked wonderfully for us, as we have done very well on these prelab assignments. We will continue to follow this protocol for the very last prelab assignment as well. Urinalysis Lab Abstract: Again the group received a 20/20 on this assignment. It seems that we have finally determined how to accurately complete the assignments and receive the most points possible. Although the data obtained from the class was difficult to work with and analyze, we still managed to do our best and come up with some comprehensive conclusions. The Fourth Application Friday - Respiration: This application was very interesting. We got to use various respiration measuring devices to determine our respiration rate and other respiration values. Determining these values was not difficult, which made the lab more fun as well. However, knowing when to breathe normally and breathe forcefully was difficult. But the group figured that, and the respiration aparatus, out in the end. Respiration Pre-lab: We received an 18 out of 20 on this report. The group was happy about this overall, as the report required many graphs and drawings. These were difficult, but the group managed to find the required information. This lab did help us in understanding some questions for the fourth exam as well. Respiration Lab Report: Again, we received 18 points out of 20 on this report. The group was pleased, as analyzing the data was quite difficult. The group also had the pressing issue of putting the case presentation plan together, working on the narrative, and studying for the fourth exam, too. Learning to manage team time became quite difficult! Respiration Lab Narrative: We have yet to receive a score and feedback on this assignment. Exams Exam 1 (September 23rd): The team worked well together during the group part of the test. We each played a vital role in the test-taking process. Whether it was keeping the group on track, resolving disagreements, or making sure everyone's opinion was heard, the team pulled together to try and receive the best score possible. Although not everyone agreed on every single one of the answers, there were no extreme conflicts, and the general consensus seemed to be to "agree to disagree." The scores for the first exam were lower than the group expected, but most of us fell right around the class average. However, our group average was on the lower end of the class in rank, which was disappointing. The group agreed that now we can gauge the rest of the exams from this first one, and now know how to better prepare in the future. Exam 2 (October 14th): Overall the team did a good job on this exam. Nearly all of the members pulled up their averages from the last exam. There were a few conflicts during the team exam, but again, the general consensus was to "agree to disagree," which meant that each member put whatever answer he or she felt was correct. The team discussion was civil, as always, and each person felt comfortable enough to ask questions and question the answers of others. The team atmosphere itself was definitely refreshing, especially after such a difficult exam! Exam 3 (November 4th): Overall the class received a higher average on this exam than any other thus far. The group seemed to do better on this exam as well, for the most part. As with the previous exams, the group completed the first part of the test individually and then congregated together to retake the exam as a team. Although there were a few disagreements, each person shared his or her reason for choosing the particular choice, and then each person in the group made his or her own decision regarding the final answer. This allowed the group to work together, but still keep our own opinions regarding answers. Each group member also took on various roles. Each person seemed to help with investigating, keeping the group on track, and solving problems. This team dynamic proved to be very helpful, as each person shares in the success of the group. At the end of our exam, we took some time to make sure that everyone was happy in the group, and agreed that if there were any problems we should share them rather than keep issues inside. Luckily nobody had any outstanding issues! Exam 4 (December 2nd): After having our fourth exam completed, we can now begin focusing on the final exam. Again the group finished the exam with plenty of time. We all participated equally and shared our personal opinions on which answer we personally thought was the right one. When the group found an answer to be incorrect, the group member usually questioned "why?" and the group proceeded to provide an explanation. As usual, the book was used moreso than the notes from class. However, the bonus questions did require looking back at a lecture that discussed acute mountain sickness! Final Exam (December 12th): We are ready to kick some final exam butt!