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COLLEGE-WIDE COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY
BIO 142 - HUMAN
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (4 CR.)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Integrates anatomy
and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE
This course is an introductory
college transfer level offering designed to meet the anatomy and physiology
needs of the student pursuing programs in a medical or paramedical career,
or a degree in physical education.
ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES
The student should
have an expressed interest in biology and be able to read and express themselves
orally and in writing. Although it is desirable to take the courses, BIO
141 and BIO 142 - "Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II", in sequence,
it is not essential. Accordingly, a student can enroll in these courses
in any sequence they choose.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of
this course, the student should be able to:
A. discuss the anatomy
and physiology of the nervous system of man and related clinical disorders
B. explain neuronal
and synaptic transmission
C. describe the anatomy
and physiology of the special senses of man
D. discuss the organs
of the endocrine system, their secretions, the functions of these secretions,
the control of these secretions, and their target organs. Explain common
related clinical disorders
E. describe the anatomy
and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems
F. discuss the phases
of the menstrual cycle and the hormones associated with each phase
G. explain the sequence
of events in protein synthesis
H. solve genetic problems
involving monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, blood types, se-linked traits
and sex influenced traits
I. describe the anatomy
and physiology of the digestive system of man
J. list the enzymes
and hormones involved in digestion and state their functions
K. describe the anatomy
and physiology of the urinary system of man and related clinical disorders
L. explain fluid and
electrolyte balance in the human body and related clinical disorders
M. explain the anatomy
and physiology of the immune system
MAJOR TOPICS TO BE
COVERED
A. Anatomy and physiology
of the nervous system
B. Anatomy and physiology
of the endocrine system
C. Anatomy and physiology
of the reproductive system
D. Protein synthesis
E. Meiosis and Genetics
F. Digestion
G. Anatomy and physiology
of the urinary system
H. Fluid and electrolyte
balance
I. Immunity
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