Trevor started writing his essay on Sartre's concept of freedom. We covered the difference between evaluating an argument and constructing an argument.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Lesson Comments
Trevor is a conscientious writer. We need to focus on development and support.
using diagrams and print outs read and discuss the action of neurotransmittors, the type of recpeptors and the reactions to stimulation of the receptors. Concentrate on the ion transfer whilch occurs and how that causes the action potential to develope.
Assignment
look up sigma receptors
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
We first looked at the structure of neurons and the role of neurotransmitters in the conduction of the impulse. Then we discussed some specific receptors and transmitters, by reading articles dealing with the response in the brain to these transmitters, particularly GABA. Trevor had his usual 100 questions, which are all well thought out and stimulating to try to answer. He seems to do beteter with the longer class, it gives him, and me, a chance to research deeper into some of this material.
We reread the page with the two direct quotes from Sartre on freedom. Then we discussed the difference between a thesis that evaluates an argument and a thesis that constructs an argument.
discuss the action of antiarrythmic drugs and ace inhibitors
Assignment
research brain chemicals
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Objectives listed above were shelved and replaced with a great discussion and class on the affects of ions and neurotransmitters in the brain. Trevor is very knowledgeable and wants to absorb all that he can on this subject. We will continue some of this in the next few classes as
it is an area in which Trevor has an interest.
I gave feedback and graded Trevor's timed essay topic analyzing the Preface. We also discussed passages in the existentialist reading. We chose two quotes for a writing assignment.
Looked at the formula for digitalis and read about the digitalis plant from which it is extracted.
Discussed specific parts of the myocardial muscle cells which are involved in ion transfer and cell membrane depolarization and contraction.
from this, determine the mode of action of digoxin as it affects the sodium-calcium enzyme pump and increases calcium ions in the cells which slow the rate and increase inotropin affect
Assignment
read over paper on digitalis purpurea
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
unfortunately, Trevor was 45min late so we were unable to view some videos to clarify some of the effects. However, we did complete the complex mode of action and discussed how the trend again is moving toward plant derivatives for the discovery of new and powerful drugs.
