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10501153 Body Structure and Function
Course Information
Description
A concise introduction to human body structure and function. Normal and abnormal states of the body and basic disease processes affecting the body are emphasized. Common problems encountered in a variety of health care settings are presented.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam

Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Apply medical terms to further detail human anatomy and physiology
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Define anatomy and physiology
    Describe the levels of organization in the human body
    Detail the major organs and functions for each body system
    Apply directional terms to describe the locations of body parts
    Identify the major body regions on a diagram or anatomical model
    Analyze the planes used in making sections of the body or body parts
    Characterize the body cavities and their subdivisions and membranes
    Differentiate the abdominopelvic quadrants and regions
    Explain how homeostasis relates to both healthy body functions and disorders
    Describe the general mechanism of negative and positive feedback

  2. Examine the role of chemistry in the human body
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Describe the basic structure of an atom, isotope, and radioisotope
    Recognize chemical formulae
    Compare chemical bonds
    Distinguish between inorganic and organic substances
    Explain the importance of water and its location in the body
    Define electrolytes, acids, and bases and their relationship to the pH scale
    Characterize carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and their roles in the body
    Demonstrate the role of enzymes
    Illustrate the structure and function of ATP

  3. Describe the structure and function(s) of each part of a generalized cell
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Summarize the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and the organelles
    Compare the mechanisms of passive and active transport of substances across the plasma membrane
    Describe osmosis and tonicity, and the effect of tonicity on the cell
    Differentiate between exocytosis and endocytosis
    Explain cellular respiration and its importance
    Distinguish characteristics of DNA and RNA
    Describe the two types of cell division and their roles

  4. Appraise the four basic types of tissues and body membranes
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Compare embryonic stem and adult stem cells
    Characterize epithelial tissue and identify locations and functions of each type
    Characterize connective tissue and identify locations and functions of each type
    Characterize muscular tissue and identify locations and functions of each type
    Characterize nervous tissue and identify locations and functions of each type
    Compare the locations and functions of body membranes and identify examples

  5. Relate the structures of the integumentary system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the integumentary system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the integumentary system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the integumentary system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the integumentary system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the integumentary system
    Articulate common disorders of the integumentary system

  6. Relate the structures of the skeletal system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the skeletal system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the skeletal system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the skeletal system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the skeletal system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the skeletal system
    Articulate common disorders of the skeletal system

  7. Relate the structures of the muscular system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the muscular system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the muscular system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the muscular system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the muscular system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the muscular system
    Articulate common disorders of the muscular system

  8. Relate the structures of the nervous system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the nervous system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the nervous system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the nervous system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the nervous system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the nervous system
    Articulate common disorders of the nervous system

  9. Relate the structures of the sensory system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the sensory system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the sensory system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the sensory system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the sensory system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the sensory system
    Articulate common disorders of the sensory system

  10. Relate the structures of the endocrine system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the endocrine system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the endocrine system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the endocrine system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the endocrine system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the endocrine system
    Articulate common disorders of the endocrine system

  11. Relate the structures of the cardiovascular system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the cardiovascular system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the cardiovascular system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the cardiovascular system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the cardiovascular system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the cardiovascular system
    Articulate common disorders of the cardiovascular system

  12. Relate the structures of the blood system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the blood system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the blood system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the blood system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the blood system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the blood system
    Articulate common disorders of the blood system

  13. Relate the structures of the lymphatic and immune system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the lymphatic and immune system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the lymphatic and immune system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the lymphatic and immune system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the lymphatic and immune system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the lymphatic and immune system
    Articulate common disorders of the lymphatic and immune system

  14. Relate the structures of the respiratory system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the respiratory system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the respiratory system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the respiratory system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the respiratory system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the respiratory system
    Articulate common disorders of the respiratory system

  15. Relate the structures of the digestive system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the digestive system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the digestive system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the digestive system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the digestive system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the digestive system
    Articulate common disorders of the digestive system

  16. Relate the structures of the urinary system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the urinary system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the urinary system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the urinary system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the urinary system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the urinary system
    Articulate common disorders of the urinary system

  17. Relate the structures of the reproductive system to normal function as well as selected diseases
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    Explain the basic functions of the reproductive system
    Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the reproductive system
    Interpret microanatomy as it relates to the functions of the organs in the reproductive system
    Summarize normal physiology of the organs of the reproductive system
    Differentiate between normal and pathological states in the reproductive system
    Articulate common disorders of the reproductive system