Course Information
Description
This course is the second semester in a two-semester sequence that studies normal human anatomy and physiology using a body systems approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization through learning and laboratory activities. The course continues examination of these topics: cellular metabolism; individual components of body systems; and homeostatic mechanisms and their relationship to fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and blood. The course also includes integration of genetics to human reproduction and development.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
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Analyze how the individual components of the nervous system work as an integrated wholeAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaexamine sensory functionexamine motor and sensory neural pathwaysdescribe the role of the autonomic nervous system in maintaining homeostasisdescribe neuro-physiology including potential generation, impulse conduction and synaptic transmissionevaluate the actions of neurotransmitters
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Analyze how the individual components of the endocrine system work as an integrated wholeAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriarelate endocrine function to homeostasisidentify the advanced mechanisms of hormone actionsidentify the mechanism of hormone transportcorrelate the relationship of neural function and hormonal secretioncorrelate the major hormones to the tissues and organs that secrete themcorrelate the major hormones to their respective target tissuesexplain control of hormone secretiondescribe hormonal response to physiological stress
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Analyze the processes of cellular metabolismAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriacompare the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respirationdistinguish between anabolism and catabolismcompare the mechanism of carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolismcorrelate appropriate cellular organelles and transport mechanisms with their roles in cellular metabolism
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Correlate muscle physiology to normal body functionAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify the microscopic anatomy of the muscle fiberidentify the physiology of muscle contractionexplain the physiology involved in myoneural junctionsexplain energy production, storage and consumption in the muscle cell
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Analyze the roles of DNA and RNA in controlling cell function and geneticsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriadescribe DNA replicationshow relationship to enzyme productiondescribe effect of mutations on cell functioncontrast DNA and RNA structures and functionsdistinguish among the three types of RNAdescribe the processes involved in protein synthesis
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Evaluate the components of defense and immunity that support homeostasisAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriacorrelate blood components and composition to homeostasisdistinguish among active and passive immunitydescribe the components of the immune systemdescribe specific and nonspecific immunity
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Analyze cardiovascular physiology to normal body functionAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaexamine the conduction system of the heartexamine the coronary circulation systemexamine blood flow dynamicsanalyze factors affecting blood pressurerelate extrinsic and intrinsic factors that influence cardiac functioncorrelate the cardiac cycle with EKG and blood flow dynamics
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Analyze renal physiologyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriacorrelate nephron structure to filtration, re-absorption and secretionanalyze factors affecting urine formationexplain the role of the juxtaglomerular apparatusexplain the role of the kidney's vascular system in urine formationexplain the normal and abnormal constituents of urine and their significance
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Evaluate the roles of different organ systems in maintaining adequate tissue perfusion and oxygenationAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaexplain the mechanisms that influence hemodynamicsinclude mechanisms responsible for controlled blood flow through tissuesinclude compensatory mechanismsexplain how alterations in blood, pC02, pH, and p02 influence ventilationinclude the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the tissues and lungsexplain the mechanisms of gas transport
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Distinguish among the processes of digestion, absorption, and assimilationAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaexamine absorption of nutrientsexamine transport and storage of nutrientsexamine regulations of digestive processesexamine the role of the liver, gall bladder and pancreas in digestive and related metabolic functions
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Correlate fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance to the homeostatic mechanisms responsible for their controlAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify fluid compartments and the water and solute movement between themdescribe the mechanisms by which the water and electrolyte content of the body fluid is regulatedcompare the composition of intracellular and extracellular fluidsdescribe mechanisms for regulating pHdescribe acidosis, alkalosis, and compensatory mechanisms
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Integrate genetics, development and human reproductive physiologyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriacompare mitosis with meiosisdistinguish between spermatogenesis and oogenesisdescribe the events of fertilization/fetal developmentrecognize fetal circulationdescribe the hormonal control of reproductive cyclesevaluate the patterns of human inheritance
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Use appropriate scientific laboratory methods and safety precautionsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify hazards and safety equipment in the labselect appropriate personal protective equipmentfollow all laboratory practice expectations of the college