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
Course Competencies
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Apply descriptive, anatomical, physiological, and directional terminology to the human body and its organizationAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriainclude anatomical terminology for the anatomical positions usedinclude directional terminologydescribe characteristics and sequences of homeostatic mechanismsdescribe location, structure, and function of body cavities and liningsidentify body planes, sections, and regionsaccurately represent homeostatic mechanisms
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Classify the major chemical components of living things according to their structure and functionAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriainclude all of the major chemical componentscorrelate components according to structure, function, and the role major chemical components plays in body compositionuse appropriate terminologycompare the structure of DNA, RNA, and proteins
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Characterize the basic structure of the human cell and the functions of its organellesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaaddress major components of the cellidentify the major functional components of the cellidentify the major transport mechanisms of the cell membranesillustrate the relationships among the organelles of a cellillustrate the cell cycle
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Correlate the structure of tissues with their functionsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify the tissue-based upon the structural componentsdistinguish among the four types of tissuesrelate structural components with tissue functions
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Analyze how components of the integumentary system function in the bodyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify the structural components of the integumentary systemcorrelate the structural components of the integumentary system with their functionsidentify the major chemical secretions of the integumentary systemillustrate the relationships among the components of the integumentary systemsummarize the functions of the integumentary system
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Analyze how components of the skeletal system function in the bodyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify gross and microscopic structural components of the skeletal systemcorrelate the structural components of the skeletal system with their functionsidentify the major chemical components of the skeletal systemillustrate the relationships among the components of the skeletal systemsummarize the functions of the skeletal systemcorrelate joint structure with joint movement
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Analyze how components of the muscular system function in the bodyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify the gross and microscopic structural components of the muscular systemcorrelate the structural components of the muscular system with their functionsidentify the major muscles and their functionssummarize the functions of the muscular system
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Analyze how components of the nervous system function in the bodyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify the gross and microscopic structural components of the nervous systemcorrelate the structural components of the nervous system with their functionscorrelate cranial nerves to their respective physiological functionsillustrate the relationships among the components of the nervous systemsummarize the functions of the nervous systemidentify the gross and microscopic structural components of the somatic and special sensescorrelate 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 bodyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify the endocrine organs and their associated hormonesdescribe the general functions of the hormonesillustrate the relationships among the components of the endocrine system
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Analyze how components of the cardiovascular system function in the bodyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaaddress major gross and microscopic structural components of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systemsdescribe the flow of fluid through the systemic, pulmonary, and lymphatic circulationsillustrate the functional relationships among the cardiovascular and lymphatic componentsdescribe the microscopic components of bloodsummarize the functions of blood and each of its componentsdescribe the basis for blood typingdescribe the relationship between blood, tissue, and lymphatic fluids
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Analyze how components of the digestive system function in the bodyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify the gross and microscopic structural components of the digestive systemcorrelate the structural components of the digestive system with their functionsdescribe the functions of major digestive enzymessummarize the functions of the digestive system
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Analyze how components of the respiratory system function in the bodyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify the gross and microscopic structural components of the respiratory systemcorrelate the structural components of the respiratory system with their functionsexplain the mechanics of ventilation with reference to respiratory volumes and capacitiessummarize the functions of the respiratory system
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Analyze how the components of the urinary system function in the bodyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify the gross and microscopic structural components of the urinary systemcorrelate the structural components of the urinary system with their functionsillustrate the relationships among the components of the urinary systemsummarize the functions of the urinary system
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Analyze how components of the reproductive systems function in the bodyAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify the gross and microscopic structural components of the male and female reproductive systemscorrelate the structural components of the male and female reproductive system with their functionsidentify the secretions of the male and female reproductive systems and their functionssummarize the functions of the reproductive systems
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Use appropriate 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