31509302Human Body in Health & Disease
Course Information
Description
Students learn to recognize human body structure and function in health and disease states.  Students explore the causes, signs, and symptoms of diseases of the major body systems as well as the diagnostic procedures, usual treatment, prognosis, and prevention of diseases commonly diagnosed and treated in the medical office setting.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies
  1. Apply medical terminology to the disease process in the human body
    Assessment Strategies
    in a classroom setting
    in a written exam
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model)
    Criteria
    analysis identifies the key points
    analysis evidences correct use of medical terminology
    you use visual aids as needed to explain concepts
    you diagram medical terms, labeling the word parts
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems

  2. Explore the structural organization of the human body
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you describe structural organization of the human body
    you identify body systems
    you describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and body cavities
    you discuss implications for disease and disability when homeostasis is not maintained

  3. Analyze the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders of the digestive system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you list major organs in the digestive system
    you describe the normal function of the digestive system
    you identify common pathology related to the digestive system
    you analyze digestive system pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems
    you describe implications for treatment related to pathology
    you compare body structure and function of the digestive system across the life span
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to the digestive system

  4. Analyze the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders of the urinary system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you list major organs in the urinary system
    you describe the normal function of the urinary system
    you identify common pathology related to the urinary system
    you analyze urinary system pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems
    you describe implications for treatment related to pathology
    you compare body structure and function of the urinary system across the life span
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to the urinary system

  5. Analyze the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders of the reproductive system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you list major organs in the reproductive system
    you describe the normal function of the reproductive system
    you identify common pathology related to the reproductive system
    you analyze reproductive system pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems
    you describe implications for treatment related to pathology
    you compare body structure and function of the reproductive system across the life span
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to the reproductive system

  6. Analyze the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders of the nervous system and mental health
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you list major organs in the nervous system
    you describe the normal function of the nervous system
    you identify common pathology related to the nervous system and mental health
    you analyze nervous system and mental health pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems system
    you describe implications for treatment related to pathology
    you compare body structure and function of the nervous system across the life span
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to the nervous system and mental health

  7. Analyze the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you list major organs in the cardiovascular system
    you describe the normal function of the cardiovascular system
    you identify common pathology related to the cardiovascular system
    you analyze cardiovascular system pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems
    you describe implications for treatment related to pathology
    you compare body structure and function of the cardiovascular system across the life span
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to the cardiovascular system

  8. Analyze the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you list major organs in the respiratory system
    you describe the normal function of the respiratory system
    you identify common pathology related to the respiratory system
    you analyze respiratory system pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems
    you describe implications for treatment related to pathology
    you compare body structure and function of the respiratory system across the life span
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to the respiratory system

  9. Analyze the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders of the blood, lymph, and immune system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you list major organs in the blood, lymph, and immune system
    you describe the normal function of the blood, lymph, and immune system
    you identify common pathology related to the blood, lymph, and immune system
    you analyze blood, lymph, and immune system pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems
    you describe implications for treatment related to pathology
    you compare body structure and function of the blood, lymph, and immune systems across the life span
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to the blood, lymph, and immune system

  10. Analyze the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you list major organs in the musculoskeletal system
    you describe the normal function of the musculoskeletal system
    you identify common pathology related to the musculoskeletal system
    you analyze musculoskeletal system pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems
    you describe implications for treatment related to pathology
    you compare body structure and function of the musculoskeletal system across the life span
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to the musculoskeletal system

  11. Analyze the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders of the integumentary system.
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you list major organs in the integumentary system
    you describe the normal function of the integumentary system
    you identify common pathology related to the integumentary system
    you analyze integumentary system pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems
    you describe implications for treatment related to pathology
    you compare body structure and function of the integumentary system across the life span
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to the integumentary system

  12. Analyze the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders of the special senses
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you list major organs in the special senses
    you describe the normal function of the special senses
    you identify common pathology related to the special senses
    you analyze special senses pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems
    you describe implications for treatment related to pathology
    you compare body structure and function of the special senses across the life span
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to the special senses

  13. Analyze the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders of the endocrine system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an analysis (Format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model.)
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    you list major organs in the endocrine system
    you describe the normal function of the endocrine system
    you identify common pathology related to the endocrine system
    you analyze endocrine system pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems
    you describe implications for treatment related to pathology
    you compare body structure and function of the endocrine system across the life span
    you define both medical terms and abbreviations related to the endocrine system