Course Description
An in-depth study of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The student will learn the mechanics and the neuromuscular control of ventilation. The student also will become familiar with the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide via the blood.
Prerequisite(s)
BIOL 1564 or BIOL 2654 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course. MATH 1142 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the airways, alveoli, lungs and chest wall.
- Describe mechanics and control of ventilation.
- Interpret pulmonary function tests.
- Illustrate cardiopulmonary blood flow.
- Explain gas diffusion.
Topical Outline
1. Study Strategies
2. Physiology of the Respiratory System
3. Ventilation
4. Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases
5. Pulmonary Function Measurement
6. Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System
7. Oxygen Transport
8. Carbon Dioxide Transport and Acid-Base Balance
9. Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships
10. Control of Ventilation
11. Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System
12. Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System
13. Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System
14. High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System
15. High Pressure Environment and its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System