10806177Gen Anatomy & Physiology
Course Information
Description
Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients. (This course also provides the foundation, and is prerequisite to, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology.)
Total Credits
4
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies
  1. Apply descriptive, anatomical, physiological, and directional terminology to the human body and its organization
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product/process includes anatomical terminology for the anatomical positions used
    graphic, written or oral product/process includes directional terminology
    graphic, written or oral product/process portrays the describes characteristics and sequences of homeostatic mechanisms
    graphic, written or oral product/process describes location, structure, and function of body cavities and linings
    graphic, written or oral product identifies body planes, sections, and regions
    graphic, written or oral product accurately represents homeostatic mechanisms

  2. Classify the major chemical components of living things according to their structure and function
    Assessment Strategies
    through a graphic, written or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    graphic, written or oral product or process includes all of the major chemical components
    graphic, written or oral product or process correlates components according to structure, function, and the role it major chemical components plays in body composition
    graphic, written or oral product uses appropriate terminology

  3. Characterize the basic structure and functions of the cell and its parts
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process addresses major components of the cell
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the major functional components of the cell
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the major transport mechanisms of the cell membranes
    written, graphic or oral product or process illustrates the relationships among the organelles of a cell

  4. Identify how cells store and use energy
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic, or oral product or process distinguishes between aerobic and anaerobic processes
    written, graphic, or oral product or process shows metabolic pathways and their relationships to one another

  5. Analyze the role of DNA in controlling cell functions
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process shows the structure of DNA, RNA, and chromosomes
    written, graphic or oral product or process illustrates the cell cycle
    written, graphic or oral product or process includes a clear description of how DNA and RNA differ
    written, graphic or oral product or process explains the functional relationship between DNA, RNA, and chromosomes

  6. Correlate the structure of tissues with their functions
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the tissue-based upon the structural components
    written, graphic or oral product or process distinguishes mong the four types of tissues
    written, graphic or oral product or process relates structural components with tissue functions

  7. Analyze how components of the integumentary system function in the body
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the structural components of the integumentary system
    written, graphic or oral product or process correlates the structural components of the integumentary system with their functions
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the major chemical secretions of the integumentary system
    written, graphic or oral product or process illustrates the relationships among the components of the integumentary system
    written, graphic or oral product or process summaries the functions of the integumentary system

  8. Analyze how components of the skeletal system function in the body
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies gross and microscopic structural components of the skeletal system
    written, graphic or oral product or process correlates the structural components of the skeletal system with their functions
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the major chemical components of the skeletal system
    written, graphic or oral product or process illustrates the relationships among the components of the skeletal system
    written, graphic or oral product or process summarizes the functions of the skeletal system

  9. Analyze how components of the muscular system function in the body
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the gross and microscopic structural components of the muscular system
    written, graphic or oral product or process correlates the structural components of the muscular system with their functions
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the major muscles and their functions
    written, graphic or oral product or process illustrates the relationships among the components of the muscular system
    written, graphic or oral product or process summarizes the functions of the muscular system

  10. Analyze how components of the nervous system function in the body
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the gross and microscopic structural components of the nervous system
    written, graphic or oral product or process correlates the structural components of the nervous system with their functions
    written, graphic or oral product or process correlates cranial nerves to their respective physiological functions
    written, graphic or oral product or process relates higher order brain functions to brain anatomy
    written, graphic or oral product or process illustrates the relationships among the components of the nervous system
    written, graphic or oral product or process summarizes the functions of the nervous system
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the gross and microscopic structural components of the somatic and special senses
    written, graphic or oral product or process correlates the structural components of the somatic and special senses with their functions

  11. Correlate the major organs of the endocrine system with their function in the body
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the endocrine organs and their associated hormones
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the general functions of the hormones
    written, graphic or oral product or process illustrates the relationships among the components of the endocrine system
    written, graphic or oral product or process summarizes the functions of the endocrine system

  12. Analyze how components of the cardiovascular system function in the body
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process addresses major gross and microscopic structural components of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
    written, graphic or oral product or process describes the flow of fluid through the systemic, pulmonary, and lymphatic circulations
    written, graphic or oral product or process illustrates the functional relationships among the cardiovascular and lymphatic components
    written, graphic or oral product or process describes the microscopic components of blood
    written, graphic or oral product or process summarizes the functions of blood and each of its components
    written, graphic or oral product or process describes the basis for bloodtyping
    written, graphic or oral product or process the relationship between blood, tissue, and lymphatic fluids

  13. Analyze how components of the digestive system function in the body
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the gross and microscopic structural components of the digestive system
    written, graphic or oral product or process correlates the structural components of the digestive system with their functions
    written, graphic or oral product or process describes the functions of major digestive enzymes
    written, graphic or oral product or process written, graphic or oral product or process summarizes the functions of the digestive system

  14. Analyze how components of the respiratory system function in the body
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the gross and microscopic structural components of the respiratory system
    written, graphic or oral product or process correlates the structural components of the respiratory system with their functions
    written, graphic or oral product or process explains the mechanics of ventilation with reference to respiratory volumes and capacities
    written, graphic or oral product or process summarizes the functions of the respiratory system

  15. Analyze how the components of the urinary system function in the body
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the gross and microscopic structural components of the urinary system
    written, graphic or oral product or process correlates the structural components of the urinary system with their functions
    written, graphic or oral product or process illustrates the relationships among the components of the urinary system
    written, graphic or oral product or process summarizes the functions of the urinary system

  16. Analyze how components of the reproductive systems function in the body
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written, graphic or oral product or process
    by accurately answering questions about the concepts that support this competency in one or more written exams to be scheduled by your instructor at various points throughout this course
    in a classroom or laboratory setting
    Criteria
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the gross and microscopic structural components of the male and female reproductive systems
    written, graphic or oral product or process correlates the structural components of the male and female reproductive system with their functions
    written, graphic or oral product or process identifies the secretions of the male and female reproductive systems and their functions
    written, graphic or oral product or process summarizes the functions of the reproductive systems

  17. Use appropriate laboratory methods and safety precautions
    Assessment Strategies
    in the laboratory
    Criteria
    you identify hazards and safety equipment in the lab
    you select appropriate personal protective equipment
    you follow all laboratory practice expectations of the college