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College of the Redwoods
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT AND COURSE NUMBER: LVN 114
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) LVN 113
COURSE TITLE Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology for Vocational Nursing
LECTURE HOURS: 2.5
LAB HOURS: 1.5
UNITS: 3.0
PREREQUISITE: None
Eligibility for: Engl 150
Math 105
Request for Exception Attached
CO-REQUISITE: None
GRADING STANDARD:
Letter Grade Only
TRANSFERABILITY:
CSUS
UC
Articulation with UC requested
Repeatable
yes
no
CR/NC Only
NONE
Max No. Units
Grade/CR/NC Option
Maximum Class Size 27
Max No. Enrollments
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the principles of human structure and function with emphasis on the interrelationships
of the various systems and the human organism as an integrated whole. The course also covers the
function of microorganisms and their role in disease processes. Lab work emphasizes human structure
and function in health and disease as well as study of microorganisms with an introduction to laboratory
methods of identification and to principles of asepsis.
NOTE: Open to non-majors.
COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES: List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate
some of them in terms of specific measurable student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or
skills to be attained as a result of completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include
objectives in the area of “critical thinking.” Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
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Identify the human body plan and organization.
Identify the major planes, regions, and cavities of the human body.
Identify the structure and function of the major cellular types of the human body.
Differentiate between cell types using the microscope in the laboratory.
Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the major systems of the human body including the
following:
a. Endocrine system
b. Urinary system
c. Reproductive system
d. Respiratory system
e. Circulatory system
f. Nervous system
g. Muscular system
h. Skeletal system
i.
Digestive system
j.
Integumentary system
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Explain the major homeostatic mechanisms of the human body.
Evaluate the laboratory results of common laboratory procedures as they pertain to the
physiology of the human body.
Explain the classification of microorganisms and the diseases they produce.
Describe pathogenic invasion.
Describe the defense mechanisms of the body and the process of immunity.
Outline the inflammatory process, its causes, complications, and role in healing.
Identify microorganisms in the laboratory setting.
Explain resistance and sensitivity studies of microorganisms.
COURSE OUTLINE:
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% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
Lecture
Body plan and organization
8%
Cell structure
8%
Skeletal system
8%
Muscular system
8%
Nervous system
8%
80%
Circulatory system
8%
Respiratory system
8%
Digestive systems
8%
Genitourinary systems
8%
Endocrine system
8%
Classifications of microorganisms
5%
Growth and identification of microorganisms
5%
Pathogenic invasions of the human body
5%
20%
Defense mechanisms of the human body
5%
100%
100%
Lab
68%
32%
100%
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS: (Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended,
including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title: Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Required
Edition: Third
Alternate
Author: Marieb, Elaine
Recommended
Publisher: Benjamin/Cummings Publishing
Date Published 1991
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair or
Branch Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No. Request for Exception Attached
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If no text or a below college level text is used in a degree applicable course, a Request for Exception form
must be completed and a rationale provided. This request for exception will be approved or denied by the
Curriculum Committee.
METHODS TO MEASURE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Please check where appropriate; however, a degree applicable course must have a minimum of one
response in category 1, 2, or 3. If category 1 is not checked, the department must explain why
substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
1. Substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s)
term or other paper(s)
written homework
reading report(s)
laboratory report(s)
other (specify) _____
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate
because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain) __________________________________________
2. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
quizzes
homework problems
laboratory report(s)
field work
other (specify)_______
3. Skill demonstrations, including:
class performance(s)
other (specify)____
4. Objective examinations, including:
multiple choice
completion
field work
performance exam(s)
true/false
other (specify) essay
matching items
5. Other (specify) ____________________________________
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the
student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each
hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the
regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the
semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum,
concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Field trips
Other (specify) ____________________________
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COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be
completed for non-degree applicable courses. Describe how the course requires students to
independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and
assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
1. Students will be able to utilize the theoretical concepts presented in the course to differentiate
between normal and abnormal laboratory values.
2. Students will be able to explain why a change in the structure of function of the body leads to
changes in homeostasis and explain what internal and external mechanisms are involved in
maintaining and/or returning the body to a homeostatic state.
3. Students will be able to recognize common disease-causing pathogens and explain the processes of
organism invasion, body defenses and the application of medical therapy as well as medical and
surgical asepsis.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Quizzes
Midterm
Final
% OF GRADE
40%
30%
30%
100%
GRADE SCALE:
A=
90 — 100%
B=
83 — 89%
C=
75 — 82%
D=
60 — 74%
F=
59% or less
ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOKS
Required textbook:
Marieb, Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Workbook, third edition, Benjamin/Cummings, 1991.