Course

10501153 Body Structure and Function
Course Information
Description
This course is designed to give the student an insight into basic human anatomy and physiology including fundamentals needed for the understanding and evaluation of health practices related to each system and the body as a whole.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Use medical terms relating to the organizational structure and basic function of the body as a whole
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, orprocesses
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the Organization of the Body
    you complete a learnsmart module on the Organization of the Body
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze a diagram of body cavities, directions, regions and planes
    you use medical language to describe body regions, organs, planes, spaces, and organs systems
    you use medical language to describe body positions and directions
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  2. Relate concepts of basic chemistry and chemical structures to the structure and function of the human body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the basic chemistry of the body
    you complete a learnsmart module on the basic chemistry of the body
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze a diagram of basic chemical structures; atoms, ions, and polymers
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  3. Explain the normal structure and function of cells
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the structure and function of a cell
    you complete a learnsmart module on the structure and function of cells
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze a diagram of basic structures of a cell, cell wall membrane, and transport systems
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  4. Relate the structure of body tissues and membranes to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on body tissues and membranes
    you complete a learnsmart module on body tissues and membranes
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs or processes of body tissues and membranes
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  5. Relate the structures of the integumentary system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the integumentary system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the integumentary system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the integumentary system.
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  6. Relate the structures of the skeletal system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the skeletal system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the skeletal system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the skeletal system
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  7. Relate the structures of the muscular system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the muscular system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the muscular system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the muscular system
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  8. Relate the structures of the nervous system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the nervous system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the nervous system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the nervous system
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  9. Relate the structures of the sensory system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the sensory system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the sensory system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the sensory system
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  10. Relate the structures of the endocrine system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the endocrine system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the endocrine system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the endocrine system
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  11. Relate the structures of the circulatory system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the circulatory system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the circulatory system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the circulatory system
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  12. Relate the structures of the blood system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the blood system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the blood system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the blood system
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  13. Relate the structures of the lymphatic and immune systems to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the lymphatic and immune systems
    you complete a learnsmart module on the lymphatic and immune systems
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the lymphatic and immune systems
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  14. Relate the structures of the respiratory system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the respiratory system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the respiratory system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the respiratory system
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  15. Relate the structures of the digestive system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the digestive system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the digestive system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the digestive system
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  16. Relate the structures of the urinary system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the urinary system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the urinary system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the urinary system
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date

  17. Relate the structures of the reproductive system to normal function as well as selected pathology and diseases of the body
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test achieving a score of 76% or higher within the time limit stated, without the use of references unless approved by the instructor
    Diagram of selected body systems, organs, structures, or processes
    Study guide, color atlas or worksheet assignments completed with a score of at least 76%
    Active participation in classroom activities
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned readings on the reproductive system
    you complete a learnsmart module on the reproductive system
    you complete color atlas page assignments following established criteria
    you analyze diagrams of structures, organs, or processes of the reproductive system
    you complete study guides, worksheets, concept maps or other assigned work
    you complete all assignments on or before the due date