Course Description
This course will survey basic concepts in cell physiology. In addition, a survey of basic anatomical terminology will precede a study of the histology, gross anatomy and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Use will be made of the case-study method to achieve the desired understanding and integration of physiologic principles. The laboratory portion of the course will include use of human cadavers to study the anatomy of the systems indicated above. AAS: Life science (laboratory science) elective.
Prerequisite(s)
BIOL 1564 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate high school introductory anatomy and physiology course
Course Fee
$30
Topical Outline
- Anatomical Terminology
- Introduction to Cell Physiology
- Tissues
- Integumentary System
- Bones & Skeletal Tissue
- Axial Skeleton
- Appendicular Skeleton
- Articulations
- Muscular Tissue
- Muscular System
- Nervous System
- Brain & Cranial Nerves
- Spinal Cord & Spinal Nerves
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Senses
- Endocrine System
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop a vocabulary of appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information related to anatomy and physiology.
- Be able to explain the cell theory as it relates to the human body.
- Recognize tissues and the relationship between histology and biological functions.
- Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of the integumentary system.
- Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of the skeletal system.
- Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of the muscular system.
- Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of nervous system.
- Demonstrate understanding of the normal physiological processes of endocrine system.
- Be able to identify anatomical structures found in Outcomes Attachment 1.