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 Department:    BIOL&

 Course #:    242

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    260601

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Continuation of BIOL& 241. In-depth study of the structure and function of the human body; endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, fluid, electrolyte, digestive, and reproductive systems. Lab included.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Both ENGL& 101 and BIOL& 241 with a grade of "C" or higher; and either MATH& 146 or MATH& 141 with a grade of "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Natural Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe each digestive organ and its role in making nutrients in food available to the cells of the body.
2. Describe the major endocrine organs and the physiological processes they regulate.
3. Describe how the components of the cardiovascular system work together to maintain blood pressure and transport substances throughout the body.
4. Compare intrinsic control of heart rate with its control by the autonomic nervous system.
5. Describe the role of the respiratory structures in gas exchange.
6. Describe the role of the urinary structures in maintaining blood chemistry and producing urine.
7. Describe how the male and reproductive organs result in the production of sperm and eggs and the events required for fertilization of an egg.
8. Identify the cellular components of the immune system and their role in innate and adaptive immune responses.
9. Describe the role of the lymphatic vessels and organs in the development and regulation of immune cells.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Endocrine System
2. Digestive System
3. Cardiovascular System
4. Respiratory System
5. Urinary System
6. Reproductive System
7. Immune System