BIOL& 170 Human Biology: Anatomy & Physiology (5 credits)

2. Describe, recognize, label or diagram the arrangement of the atom with its subatomic particles.

3. Explain the connection of chemical properties resulting from bonding to behavior of molecules in cellular systems in terms of ions, polarity and solubility.

4. Describe the significance of pH to enzymes and other proteins.

5. Recognize and describe general characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and describe food sources of these macromolecules.

6. Recognize and describe nucleic acids and ATP.

7. List, describe, diagram and/or locate organelles and other cytoplasmic inclusions of importance to human cells, and their function.

8. Describe cellular transport mechanisms.

9. List, describe, and recognize the major function of and criteria for the classification of the four basic tissue types: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.

10. Label, list, describe or recognize the various layers of the skin and discuss their homeostatic interaction with each other and other body systems.

11. Identify the major components of the skeletal system and describe the interaction of these components with other body systems.

12. Label, list or identify the major bones of the skeleton 13. Explain joint function and basic joint movements.

14. Compare the types of muscle tissue by gross and microscopic structure, location, and function.

15. Describe the physiology of contraction of skeletal muscle briefly and how it integrates with other body systems.

16. Label, list or identify the major muscles of the human musculature system.

17. Identify, describe and summarize the major components of the nervous system and describe the interaction of these components with other body systems.

18. Diagram and describe the process of neural transmission.

19. Describe the physiology and related anatomy of the senses of taste, smell, balance, vision, and hearing.

20. Label the endocrine organs; describe the principal mechanisms the endocrine system uses to maintain homeostasis with regard to growth, reproduction and metabolism, blood mineral and glucose levels, and water levels.

21. Name, summarize, describe the function and differentiate the cellular and non-cellular components of blood.

22. Describe heart structure and function including pumping mechanism and blood pathway.

23. Compare and contrast artery, vein and capillary anatomy and physiology with reference to function, pulse, cardiovascular disease and major organ supply and drainage.

24. Summarize components and function of the lymphatic system, emphasizing its relationship to immunity, and circulatory function.

25. Label, describe, and contrast the various organs of the respiratory, digestive, reproductive and urinary systems with regard to function, structure and effect on other systems.

26. Explain the importance of fluid, electrolytes, and pH balance to maintaining homeostasis with the systems and the body as a whole.

Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

Natural Sciences: Graduates use the scientific method to analyze natural phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate authenticity of data/information relative to the natural world.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50