Course

10-806-198 Human Biology
Course Information
Description
This introductory course examines the human body and relationships among body systems, the hierarchical organization of life, cell structure and function, mechanisms for defense, human genetics, cancer, human ecology, and the role humans play in the environment.  This course does not meet requirements for or substitute for 10-806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology, 10-806-179 Adv Anatomy & Physiology, and Anatomy & Physiology I and II.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
  1. Explore the hierarchical organization of life
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the characteristics of life
    identify levels of biological organization
    summarize homeostasis
    describe the types of chemical bonds
    summarize the role of water in biological systems
    correlate the roles of major organic molecules in biological systems

  2. Summarize cell structure and function, including organization as different tissues
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    describe the stages of mitosis
    summarize the structure and function of organelles
    describe the effects of aging on cells
    describe energy production in cells
    summarize the four types of tissues
    compare the processes of transport across cell membranes

  3. Examine the structure and functions of the integumentary system
    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 with their functions
    describe how skin repairs injuries
    describe the relationship between the nervous system and skin in sensation
    characterize major disorders of the integumentary system

  4. Investigate the structures of the cardiovascular system, including function and location
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the structural components of the cardiovascular system
    correlate the structural components of the cardiovascular with their functions
    describe the major blood types
    describe the key components of blood
    describe the major blood vessels
    describe the relationship of the cardiovascular system in homeostasis
    distinguish between major disorders of the cardiovascular system

  5. Explore the mechanisms for defense of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the structural components of the lymphatic system with their functions
    correlate the structural components of the immune system with their functions
    summarize the types of immunity
    characterize the major pathogens
    characterize major disorders of the lymphatic and immune systems

  6. Examine the structures of the digestive system, including function and location
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the structural components of the digestive system
    correlate the structural components of the digestive system with their functions
    summarize the process of digestion
    describe the requirements of a balanced diet
    characterize the major disorders of the digestive system

  7. Examine the structures of the respiratory system, including function and location
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the structural components of the respiratory system
    correlate the structural components of the respiratory system with their functions
    summarize the mechanics of breathing
    summarize the process of gas exchange
    describe ventilation and perfusion
    characterize major disorders of the respiratory system

  8. Examine the structures of the urinary system, including function and location
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the structural components of the urinary system
    correlate the structural components of the urinary system with their functions
    summarize the role of the kidneys in fluid and electrolyte balance
    describe the process of urine formation
    characterize major disorders of the urinary system

  9. Examine the structures of the musculoskeletal system, including function and location
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the structural components of the musculoskeletal system
    correlate the structural components of the musculoskeletal system with their functions
    summarize the types of joints
    describe how the body maintains bone and muscle mass
    describe the process of muscle contraction
    distinguish bones by types and shapes
    characterize major disorders of the musculoskeletal system
    illustrate locations of major muscles and bones

  10. Examine the structures of the nervous system and special sense organs, including function and location
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the structural components of the nervous system
    correlate the structural components of the nervous system with their functions
    identify the special sense organs
    correlate the special sense organs with their functions
    identify the basic structure of a neuron
    summarize the effects of substances on the nervous system
    differentiate between the central and peripheral nervous systems
    describe the process of nerve-impulse transmission
    characterize major disorders of the nervous system

  11. Examine the structures of the endocrine system, including function and location
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    compare the anatomical relationship between the organs of the endocrine system and other systems
    correlate the structural components of the endocrine system with their functions
    identify the major hormones
    describe the roles of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis
    characterize disorders of the endocrine system

  12. Examine the structures of the reproductive system, including function and location
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the structural components of the male and female reproductive system with their functions
    describe the process of fertilization and pregnancy
    summarize the process of meiosis
    characterize disorders of the male and female reproductive systems

  13. Investigate factors related to human genetics and inheritance
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    predict patterns of inheritance
    characterize major genetic disorders
    differentiate between dominant and recessive traits
    define terminology related to genetics and inheritance
    correlate DNA replication, transcription, and translation to mutation
    summarize the theory of evolution

  14. Explore factors related to cancer
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    define cancer
    describe common types of cancers
    identify genetic and environmental risk factors
    compare benign tumors and malignancy
    discuss medical interventions and treatments for cancer
    discuss cancer prevention methods

  15. Summarize concepts relating global ecology and human actions
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify levels of organization within an ecosystem
    characterize resource pathways within an ecosystem
    characterize aspects of human population growth
    discuss adverse impacts of human actions on the environment
    discuss sustainable options related to global ecology