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Apply descriptive, anatomical, physiological, and directional terminology to the human body and its organization
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
include anatomical terminology for the anatomical positions used
include directional terminology
describe characteristics and sequences of homeostatic mechanisms
describe location, structure, and function of body cavities and linings
identify body planes, sections, and regions
accurately represent homeostatic mechanisms
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Classify the major chemical components of living things according to their structure and function
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
include all of the major chemical components
correlate components according to structure, function, and the role major chemical components plays in body composition
use appropriate terminology
compare the structure of DNA, RNA, and proteins
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Characterize the basic structure of the human cell and the functions of its organelles
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
address major components of the cell
identify the major functional components of the cell
identify the major transport mechanisms of the cell membranes
illustrate the relationships among the organelles of a cell
illustrate the cell cycle
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Correlate the structure of tissues with their functions
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the tissue-based upon the structural components
distinguish among the four types of tissues
relate structural components with tissue functions
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Analyze how components of the integumentary system function in the body
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the structural components of the integumentary system
correlate the structural components of the integumentary system with their functions
identify the major chemical secretions of the integumentary system
illustrate the relationships among the components of the integumentary system
summarize the functions of the integumentary system
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Analyze how components of the skeletal system function in the body
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify gross and microscopic structural components of the skeletal system
correlate the structural components of the skeletal system with their functions
identify the major chemical components of the skeletal system
illustrate the relationships among the components of the skeletal system
summarize the functions of the skeletal system
correlate joint structure with joint movement
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Analyze how components of the muscular system function in the body
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the gross and microscopic structural components of the muscular system
correlate the structural components of the muscular system with their functions
identify the major muscles and their functions
summarize the functions of the muscular system
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Analyze how components of the nervous system function in the body
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the gross and microscopic structural components of the nervous system
correlate the structural components of the nervous system with their functions
correlate cranial nerves to their respective physiological functions
illustrate the relationships among the components of the nervous system
summarize the functions of the nervous system
identify the gross and microscopic structural components of the somatic and special senses
correlate the structural components of the somatic and special senses with their functions
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Correlate the major organs of the endocrine system with their function in the body
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the endocrine organs and their associated hormones
describe the general functions of the hormones
illustrate the relationships among the components of the endocrine system
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Analyze how components of the cardiovascular system function in the body
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
address major gross and microscopic structural components of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
describe the flow of fluid through the systemic, pulmonary, and lymphatic circulations
illustrate the functional relationships among the cardiovascular and lymphatic components
describe the microscopic components of blood
summarize the functions of blood and each of its components
describe the basis for blood typing
describe the relationship between blood, tissue, and lymphatic fluids
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Analyze how components of the digestive system function in the body
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the gross and microscopic structural components of the digestive system
correlate the structural components of the digestive system with their functions
describe the functions of major digestive enzymes
summarize the functions of the digestive system
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Analyze how components of the respiratory system function in the body
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the gross and microscopic structural components of the respiratory system
correlate the structural components of the respiratory system with their functions
explain the mechanics of ventilation with reference to respiratory volumes and capacities
summarize the functions of the respiratory system
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Analyze how the components of the urinary system function in the body
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the gross and microscopic structural components of the urinary system
correlate the structural components of the urinary system with their functions
illustrate the relationships among the components of the urinary system
summarize the functions of the urinary system
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Analyze how components of the reproductive systems function in the body
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the gross and microscopic structural components of the male and female reproductive systems
correlate the structural components of the male and female reproductive system with their functions
identify the secretions of the male and female reproductive systems and their functions
summarize the functions of the reproductive systems
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Use appropriate laboratory methods and safety precautions
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify hazards and safety equipment in the lab
select appropriate personal protective equipment
follow all laboratory practice expectations of the college