Chabot College
October 1999
Course Outline for Biology 50
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Catalog Description:
50-Anatomy and Physiology
4 units
Structure and function of the human body is studied. Emphasis on human anatomy and physiological
principles at the cellular and systemic level. Designed primarily for majors in paramedic and medical
assisting programs and pre-medical students who wish to explore the realm of anatomy and physiology.
May be offered in distance education delivery format. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
Pre-requisites: None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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develop necessary background for further professional training;
explain basic structural organization and function of the human body in normal conditions;
make a cursory evaluation of pathologic states;
solve conceptual and practical anatomy and physiology problems in the form of case studies.
Course Content:
Lecture:
1. General Introduction to Chemistry and Physics
a. atoms, molecules, ions
b. periodic table and reactivity
c. organic/inorganic compounds
d. potential and kinetic energy
e. laws of thermodynamics (1,2,3)
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Introduction to the Human Body
a. terminology
b. body regions
c. anatomical position and planes of section
d. survey of systems
e. historical background and homeostasis
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Cell structure and function
a. organelles
b. mitosis
c. anaerobic and aerobic respiration
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Tissue types
a. epithelia
b. connective tissue
c. muscle
d. nerve
Integumentary system
a. epidermis
b. dermis
c. hypodermics
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Skeletal system
a. axial
b. appendicular
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Muscular system
a. key muscles by regions
b. origin/insertions of key muscles
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Cardio-vascular system
a. heart anatomy and conducting system
b. artery, vein, capillary and lympathic circulation
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Pulmonary system
a. trachea-bronchial tree
b. lung organization
c. labor of respiration
d. gas exchange
10. Blood
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RBC morphology, gas exchange
WBC and differential with morphology and physiological considerations
11. Nervous system
a. CNS: brain, spinal cord anatomy and function
b. PNS: organization, reflexes, autonomic nervous system
12. Special senses
a. eye functional anatomy
b. ear functional anatomy and vestibular considerations
13. Endocrine system
a. hypothalamus and pituitary
b. histologic, anatomic and physiologic survey of peripheral endocrine structures
14. Urinary system
a. basic concept of excretion as a function of filtration, secretion and absorption
b. functional anatomy of nephron
c. endocrine considerations of the kidney
d. KUB anatomic relationship
15. Reproductive system
a. Male functional anatomy
b. Female functional anatomy and changes in pregnancy
c. Birth control considerations
16. Digestive system
a. functional anatomy and histoanatomy of foregut, midgut, hindgut
b. nutritional considerations
Laboratory:
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Cardinal planes of section
Working with the metric system
Organization of the human body
Osmosis & Diffusion
Microscope
Identifying tissue types
Phases of Mitosis
Skeletal system (axial)
Skeletal system (appendicular)
Muscular system
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Cardio-vascular system
Pulmonary studies
Blood
Neuroanatomy
Anatomic-physiological considerations of the eye
Nerve reflex and cranial nerve testing
Anatomy of the digestive system
Enzyme studies
Anatomy of the kidney and urinalysis
Endocrines: a histologic survey
Reproductive system
Method of Presentation:
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Lectures
Discussions
Digital audio-visual
Computer simulations
Case studies
Models, slides, transparencies
Typical Assignments:
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On the ADAM Interactive CD, dissect the body to review all structures discussed in the lecture
CD. Student must use 2 views (e.g. anterior and lateral) and provide depth number in each case.
Compare the lymph node to the liver. How are they similar, how are they different. Compare the
prostate to the uterus in the same way.
Do a literature search on the Internet for mast cells. Write up a brief summary of basic
information pertaining to the type of cell and its relevance to the study done on the lecture CD.
Take self -quiz (e.g. for microscope) before coming to lab. Be able to demonstrate knowledge
before practical is begin.
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Written examinations
Final examination
Periodic quizzes
Practical examinations
Practical final examination
Laboratory reports
Textbook(s) Typical:
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Marieb, 5th ed., Benjamin and Cummings, 1999
Human Anatomy and Physiology lab manual, Marawala, 1997
DE format:
Human Anatomy and Physiology CBT version 1.0 , Marawala, 1999.
ADAM Interactive Anatomy, 1998, Student edition CBT
Human Anatomy and Physiology lab manual, Marawala, 1997
Other student materials:
Colored pencils
Gloves