Casagrand, Janet L

Publications

selected publications

conference proceeding
- Neuron Simulation: Allowing Students to Visualize the Invisible During the Action Potential. The FASEB Journal. 2011
- Mauthner system discrimination of stimulus direction from the acceleration and pressure components at sound onset. Biological Bulletin. 146-149. 1996
journal article
- Creating the HAPS Physiology Learning Outcomes: terminology, eponyms, inclusive language, core concepts, and skills. Advances in Physiology Education. 21-32. 2024
- Introducing the HAPS Physiology Learning Outcomes. 79-86. 2023
- Redesigning a course to help students achieve higher-order cognitive thinking skills: from goals and mechanics to student outcomes. Advances in Physiology Education. 194-202. 2017
- Bloom's dichotomous key: a new tool for evaluating the cognitive difficulty of assessments. Advances in Physiology Education. 170-177. 2017
- Mauthner and reticulospinal responses to the onset of acoustic pressure and acceleration stimuli. Journal of Neurophysiology. 1422-1437. 1999

Teaching

courses taught

IPHY 3020 - Next Steps: Preparing for Life After Graduation
Primary Instructor - Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Helps upper-division students prepare for what comes after graduation. Topics include exploring careers; how to write a resume or CV; interviewing tips; how to build your portfolio; asking for letters of recommendations. This course is specifically designed for juniors starting to prepare for the next stage post-graduation. Same as EBIO 3020 and MCDB 3020.
IPHY 3430 - Human Physiology
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Introduces the physiology of the endocrine, nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive, reproductive and immune systems. Each system will be integrated into the larger contexts of homeostasis and adaptation during pathology and challenges. Students must enroll in lecture and recitation sections. Recommended prerequisite: IPHY 3415.
IPHY 3435 - Physiology Lab
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019
Introduces laboratory experience in selected aspects of human physiology with a focus on applying the scientific method in experimentation. This laboratory is meant to complement IPHY 3430. Students should take IPHY 3435 or IPHY 3437 to fulfill degree requirements. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Degree credit not granted for this course and IPHY 3437.
IPHY 3437 - Virtual Human Physiology Laboratory
Primary Instructor - Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023
Introduces online laboratory experiences for select aspects of human physiology using laboratory simulations. This online laboratory is meant to complement IPHY 3430. As an online course, this lab may not fulfill prerequisites for post-baccalaureate, graduate, or other allied health programs. Please consult with your Biology advisor before enrollment. Students should take IPHY 3435 or IPHY 3437 to fulfill degree requirements. Degree credit not granted for this course and IPHY 3435.
IPHY 3470 - Human Physiology 1
Primary Instructor - Summer 2018 / Summer 2019
Focuses on scientific thinking, cell physiology, neurophysiology, endocrinology, immunology and musculoskeletal physiology. The first semester of a two-semester sequence for IPHY and NRSC majors only. Department enforced requisites: one year of general biology (lecture and lab); statistics equivalen. Recommended course: IPHY 3415. Degree credit not granted for this course and IPHY 3430. Those who took IPHY 3430 prior to becoming IPHY major, will only receive credit for IPHY 3470.

IPHY 4010 - Seminar in Integrative Physiology
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019
Introduces a small group of students to current research topics in integrative physiology, evaluation of current research and discussion of critical issues. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours when topics vary. Recommended prerequisite: Statistics course (IPHY 3280 or EBIO 1010 or MATH 2510 or PSYC 2111 or SOCY 2061).

IPHY 4440 - Endocrinology
Primary Instructor - Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
Introduces mammalian endocrine system. Provides a thorough analysis of chemical communication by hormones and related bioregulators with emphasis on the major endocrine systems such as the thyroid, gonad, pituitary and the brain. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Same as IPHY 5440.

IPHY 4720 - Neurophysiology
Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024
Explores the function of the nervous system, including how the properties of neurons influence nervous system activity, how the nervous system controls the activity of muscles and how the sensory effects of muscle activity influence the function of the nervous system. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Same as IPHY 5720.

IPHY 4930 - Internship
Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019
Offers upper-division students practical experience in laboratory, clinical, and field settings with direct supervision Students can earn 1 credit for every 45 hours of intern work. Consult with departmental internship coordinator for approval. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and completion of two upper-division IPHY courses.

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Background

education and training

Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University 1991
B.A., Drew University 1985

awards and honors

BFA Award for Excellence in Leadership and Service, conferred by Boulder Faculty Assembly, 2022
Marinus G. Smith Award, conferred by New Student and Family Programs, 2020
Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award, conferred by A&S ASSETT, 2018

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