BIOL& 242 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

5 Credits
This is the second of two classes designed for students who want to enter professional health care programs. It is a study of gross anatomy and functioning of the human body. Covers body organization, cellular structure and function, fundamentals of chemistry and the physiology, structure and function of all the body systems. Lab includes microscopic tissue studies, dissection, work with ADAM software, and physiology projects related to the system studied.

General education distribution area: Natural Science, with lab.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL& 241 , Anatomy & Physiology I, with a 2.0 or higher.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate an ability an ability to identify the components of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems and describe their location in anatomical terms.
Apply concepts and knowledge of terminology structure and function related to each organ system.
Perform basic physiological measurements and analyze the results to determine if they are within a “healthy” range or indicate an abnormality.
Explain how the body systems function to maintain homeostasis and how imbalances of these systems lead to disease.
Effectively use anatomical and physiological vocabulary to communicate, written (with correct spelling) and orally, educate patients and work with colleagues in a professional setting.
Follow written and verbal directions.

These course outcomes/competencies will be demonstrated by small group work, homework, student participation, worksheet assignments, laboratory assignments, quizzes, and exams.