BSC 1084C - Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology

College of Natural Sciences

Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 92
Effective Term Spring 2018 (540)

Requisites

(Prerequisite ENC 0025 and
Prerequisite REA 0017 and
Prerequisite MAT 0028) or
(Prerequisite EAP 1695 and
Prerequisite MAT 0028) or
Prerequisite appropriate scores on the college placement test

Course Description

This one semester combined lecture/laboratory course is a study of the general and specific structural anatomy and physiology of the human, including the requisite principles of chemistry that influence homeostasis. The systems approach is used incorporating chemical functions with human structure, from the cell to the entire organism. Each system is presented in sufficient depth to provide a comprehensive understanding of systems for students in the life and health sciences. The systems covered include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary. This course is not intended for pre-nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, physician assistant, dental hygiene students or biology majors. Health program director approval is advised for other programs. (Note: This course cannot be substituted for BSC 2085/2085L and/or BSC 2086/2086L and it may not satisfy pre-entry requirements for certain health programs.)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will develop an understanding of the interrelationships of the structure of the human body and the specific functions of its cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems by:
    1. identifying the four basic tissue types.
    2. identifying the major regions of the body utilizing appropriate anatomical terminology.
    3. defining the anatomical planes used to locate parts of the body.
    4. describing the locations of the major body cavities and listing the major organs in each cavity.
    5. identifying or recognize the standard anatomical position.
    6. implementing proper anatomical terminology to describe body directions, planes, and surfaces.
    7. identifying body quadrants and regions and identify which organs are in each.
  2. The student will develop an understanding of basic chemistry as it relates to anatomy and physiology by:
    1. defining the functions of water, acids, bases, and the concept of pH.
    2. discussing the functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
    3. explaining the role of enzymes in living systems.
  3. The student will develop an understanding of the major cellular organelles and their function by:
    1. identifying the major cellular organelles.
    2. explaining how substances move into and out of cells.
    3. describing how a cell divides.
    4. discussing the functions of the cellular organelles.
  4. The student will develop an understanding of the integumentary system and explain functions by:
    1. describing the structure of the skin and its functions.
    2. discussing the types and significance of burns.
    3. identifying the structures of the skin.
    4. explaining the basic functions of the different parts of the skin.
  5. The student will develop an understanding of the skeletal system and its functions by:
    1. describing the factors involved in ossification and bone growth.
    2. identifying the axial and appendicular divisions and their major bones.
    3. explaining bone remodeling.
    4. identifying the type of bone based upon shape.
    5. differentiating the bones as part of the appendicular or axial skeleton.
  6. The student will develop an understanding of the muscular system by:
    1. describing the location, function(s), and characteristics of each type of muscle tissue: smooth, cardiac, and skeletal.
    2. explaining the major events that occur during muscle fiber contraction.
    3. describing the sources of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and oxygen necessary for muscle contraction.
    4. identifying the location of major muscles.
  7. The student will develop an understanding of the basic structure of nervous tissue and the nervous system by:
    1. describing the basic components and general functions of the nervous tissue.
    2. explaining how nerve impulses are transmitted from neuron to neuron and neuron to muscle.
    3. describing and identifying the spinal cord and its function.
    4. identifying and defining the major parts of the peripheral nervous system.
    5. identifying the main components of the central nervous system.
  8. The student will develop an understanding of the endocrine system by:
    1. explaining the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary.
    2. describing the function(s) of the major endocrine glands.
    3. identifying the major endocrine organs and their structure.
  9. The student will develop an understanding of the cardiovascular system by:
    1. describing the general characteristics of blood and its major functions.
    2. identifying the types of blood cells and their functions.
    3. identifying the organs of the cardiovascular system and discussing their functions.
    4. tracing the pathway of blood through the heart and lungs.
    5. comparing the functions of the major types of blood vessels.
    6. defining cardiac output and how it is regulated.
    7. identifying the factors that affect blood pressure and vascular resistance.
    8. explaining the relationship between diet, exercise, and cardiovascular health.
    9. identifying the structure and location of arteries and veins.
  10. The student will develop an understanding of the lymphatic and immune systems by:
    1. describing the general functions of the lymphatic and immune systems.
    2. identifying the major lymph organs and the functions of each.
    3. distinguishing between specific and non-specific defenses.
    4. explaining how allergic reactions, tissue rejection reactions, and autoimmunity are related.
  11. The student will develop an understanding of the respiratory system by:
    1. describing the general functions of the respiratory system.
    2. identifying the structure and functions of each organ of the respiratory system.
    3. explaining how oxygen and carbon dioxide are carried by the blood and exchanged between the lungs and the tissues.
    4. describing the respiratory center and its role in inhalation and exhalation.
  12. The student will develop an understanding of the digestive system by:
    1. identifying the structure and function of the major organs of digestion.
    2. explaining how food travels through the alimentary canal and discussing the mechanical and enzymatic activity occurring along the GI tract.
    3. explaining the basic processes of digestion, absorption and elimination.
    4. identifying the structure and function of the accessory organs of the digestive system.
  13. The student will develop an understanding of metabolism and nutrition by:
    1. defining metabolism and nutrition, and their roles in homeostasis.
    2. listing the major sources of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins and how they are used by the cell(s).
    3. explaining the importance of diet on health.
  14. The student will develop an understanding of the urinary system by:
    1. identifying the structure and function of the major organs of the urinary system.
    2. describing the microscopic structure of a kidney and discussing filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.
    3. discussing why kidneys are considered to be the most important homeostatic organ.
    4. describing the hormones affecting the kidneys, such as erythropoietin, aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
  15. The student will develop an understanding of fluid/electrolyte and acid base balance by:
    1. discussing the importance of water and electrolyte balance.
    2. describing the various fluid compartments of the body.
    3. discussing the significance of physiological buffering by the lungs and kidneys.
  16. The student will develop an understanding of the reproductive system by:
    1. identifying the major organs of the male reproductive system.
    2. identifying the major organs of the female reproductive system.
    3. explaining the regulatory or reproductive functions of puberty and the female reproductive cycle.
    4. explaining the development of the embryo/fetus and the hormonal changes during pregnancy.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon the completion of this course the student will, with a minimum 70 percent accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

Eff 20072(0390). Exlusions BSC #’s changed, eff 20102((0435). Amended prerequisites effective 20112(0450). C&I Approval: 10/09/2007, BOT Approval: 11/20/2007, Effective Term: Spring 2012 (450).
C&I Approval: 08/17/2017, BOT Approval: 09/19/2017, Effective Term: Spring 2018 (540)

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