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 Department:    BIOL&

 Course #:    242

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    260601

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 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: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. BIOL& 241 passed with a 2.0 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. Identify all structures and describe all functions which were studied.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Circulatory System: functions, characteristics, formed elements, plasma, homeostasis, blood types, heart anatomy & physiology, blood vessels, pulse and pressure, circulatory routes.
2. Lymphatic System: lymphatic & nodes, circulatory functions, immune functions, immunity.
3. Respiratory System: functions, organs, external/internal respiration, ventilation, gas exchange, gas transport, spirometry.
4. Urinary System: functions, organs, nephron anatomy & physiology, filtration, reabsorption, secretion, hormonal secretions, urine/urinalysis, dialysis.
5. Fluid Dynamics: fluid compartments, electrolytes, effective pressure, buffers/pH control.
6. Male and Female Reproductive System: organs supporting structures, hormonal control, neural control, spermatogenesis/oogenesis, meiosis, ovarian & menstrual cycles.
7. Endocrine System: organs & secretions, control of secretions, stress, resistance, exhaustion.
8. Digestive System: functions, organs, neural/hormonal controls, chemical and physical digestion processes, absorption, motility
9. Nutrition and Metabolism