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Premedical Biology II (MEDI 102)
SECOND SEMESTER 2022/2023
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Pre-Medical Biology
MEDI 102
3 Credit Hours
48 Hour
2nd Semester 2022/23
Geetah S. Saydee
Tel No. 0777 639205/0886930107
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Course Description
This course is essential for all students, especially those interested in medicine and health
sciences. It teaches the learners basic cell biology, the basic anatomy of all systems of the human
body, and the basic normal physiological functions of each organ.
Laboratory time will be spent on inquiry- based activities along with basic skill-building,
including using the microscope. Students will be challenged to develop scientific thinking,
reading, and writing skills throughout the course.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
o Describe the basic structures and function(s) of each cellular component;
o Distinguish between anatomy and physiology;
o Identify the locations of every organ in the human body;
o Explain the functions of various organs in the human body;
o Describe appropriate anatomical structures and relate them to clinical findings;
COURSE CONTENT:
 The overview of the basic structures and function(s) of each cellular component.
 Describe the basic cell structure,
 Explain the functions of each cellular component.
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Introduction to Anatomy & Anatomical Terminologies and human Body
Organization.
Define Anatomy and physiology;
Explain its constituent subject fields;
Explain key Anatomical Terminologies;
Identify the General Organization and Architecture of the Human Body
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Basic Tissues
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o Epithelial Tissue
- Describe the general characteristics, locations and functions of epithelial tissues
- Explain how organization of cells in epithelial tissues enables them to perform
specifics functions
- Classify epithelia tissue
o Connective Tissue
- Describe supporting tissues and state some of their generalized function
- Discuss the general characteristics of supporting tissues
- Explain the unique features of specialized supporting tissues
o Muscle Tissue
- List the various muscle types and give examples of their site of location
- Discuss and distinguish the features of each muscle type
o Nerve Tissue
- Describe the general classification of nervous system
- Identify the structure of neuron
- List the types of neurons
- Explain the individual features and classification of neuron
- List the types of synapses, explain the organization and functions of synapses
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Circulatory system
Explain the function of the circulatory system
Describe the Heart Structure
Discuss the Blood Circulation
Describe the Blood Vessels
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Skeletal system
Discuss the function of the skeletal system
Explain The axial skeleton
Explain the appendicular skeleton
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Muscular system
List the types of Muscles
Differentiate between each muscles
Explain the functions of each Muscles
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Respiratory system
Name and describe the major components of the respiratory system
Describe and explain the air barrier
Trace the flow of inhaled O2 molecules through the respiratory system into the blood and
CO2 molecules into the opposite direction
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Lymphatic system and body fluids
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Discuss the lymphatic system
Trace the path of lymph in the body
List the components of the lymphatic system.
Describe the functions of the lymphatic system.
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Gastrointestinal system
Explain the function of the gastrointestinal system
Understand the Alimentary System
List the Accessory Digestive Organs
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Urinary system
List the organs of the Urinary system functions
Explain the functions of the Urinary system
Know the anatomical features of the urinary system
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Nervous system
Explain the functions of the nervous system
Explain the function of the brain and spinal cord
Describe the the cerebral cortex
Differentiate between the central nervous system and the Peripheral nervous system
 Endocrine systems
 Discuss the Endocrine system and its function
 Define and explain the role the following Hormones, Endocrine Glands (Pituitary,
Thyroid, Parathyroid)
 Define Endocrine Glands (Adrenal Gland, Pineal Gland, Pancreas, Gonads, Placenta)
 List other hormone producing tissues
 State the importance of various hormonal product
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Reproductive system and organs
List the organs of the male and female reproductive system
Distinguished between the male and female reproductive system
Explain the functions of each organ in the system
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The integumentary system
Define Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
List the cell layers of the epidermis
Differentiate between the papillary and reticular layers of the dermis
Explain the structures and functions of hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands
Understand the major roles of skin in maintaining homeostasis
Assessment Criteria:
Tasks Required
Class participation including attendance
Assignment
Percent Distribution
5
5
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Test/Quiz
Mid-term exam
Final Exam
Total Points Possible
20
30
40
100
*The final grading, will be determined by the University of Liberia grading scale
Grading
Points
System Letter Grade
90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
Below 60
F
Reference Materials:
1. Schillo, Keith (2019). Human Anatomy and Physiology Form, Function, and Homeostasis.
Cognella, Inc. ISBN: 978-1-5165-2957-5 (pbk) / 978-1-5165-2958-2 (br).
Supplementary Materials.
1. Gerard J. Tortora and Bryan Derrickson (2017), 15th Edition. Principles of anatomy and
physiology. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. ISBN:978-1-32064-7.
Course Schedule
WEEK Course Schedule
Pre-session
Assignment
1.
THE OVERVIEW OF THE
BASIC STRUCTURES AND
FUNCTION(S) OF EACH
CELLULAR COMPONENT
2.
INTRODUCTION TO
ANATOMY
PHYSIOLOGY
ANATOMICAL
Book 2 page 2
& Book 1 pg 10-16
Home Work
Assignment
- Describe the basic cell
structure
- List Explain the functions of
each cellular component
- Explain the functions of each
cellular component
- Define Anatomy
- Define physiology
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- Explain its constituent subject
TERMINOLOGY,
OVERVIEW OF BODY
ORGANIZATION
fields
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Explain key
terminologies
anatomical
- Identify the general organization
and architecture of the human
body
Page 2, 10-15
Practice the question on pg 1617
2
BASIC TISSUE
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Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nerve tissues
Read
on
the
following
Chapter 3 Page
53- 77
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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
4
SKELETAL SYSTEM
Differentiate between
the
systemic
and
pulmonary circulations.
- Describe the major
constituents of blood.
- Describe and identify
the structural features
of major
- types of blood vessels.
Chapter 14 pg,351
Read
on - Draw and label the structures
the
on Page 122, 127
following
-Identify the structures on
from
Pg,101, 122, 127
Chapter 5, -Give the functions of the
page 101- structures on Pg,101, 122
- Identify Anterior (left) and
119
posterior (right) views of the
Read chapter 14
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List the types of tissues
Identify the types of tissues
Describe
the
general
characteristics, locations and
functions of epithelial tissues
Define tissue
Distinguish between the
types of tissues in the body
Classify epithelial tissues
Sketch the diagram of the
various tissues
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MUSCULAR SYSTEM
6
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
7
8
human skeleton showing the
axial
(light gray) and appendicular
(dark gray) divisions. Chapter
5 pg, 101
Read
on
the - Locate and identify the major
Chapter 8,183-201 muscles of the head and neck.
- Locate and identify the major
muscles of the chest and
abdomen.
- Locate and identify the major
muscles of the dorsal thorax.
Read Chapter 16: - Describe and differentiate
among the four processes
Respiratory
involved with respiration.
System 389
Describe
the
major
anatomical features of the
respiratory system.
- Describe the basic mechanics
of breathing.
- Describe the major lung
volumes and capacities and
explain their physiological
significance.
- chapter 16 pg, 390
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM AND - Read on chapter explain the functions of the
BODY FLUIDS
14 pg, 342-344 lymphatic system
-List the components of the
Book1
lymphatic system.
Pg 808 book2
-Describe the functions of the
lymphatic system.
GASTROINTESTINAL
SYSTEM
Read chapter 17
Describe the major anatomic
components of the
digestive system.
• Describe the major digestive
processes.
• Describe the histology of the
alimentary canal.
• Describe the digestive
processes that take place in
the
mouth,
esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, large
intestine, and rectum.
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MIDTERM
MIDTERM
10
URINARY
SYSTEM
–
ORGANS AND FUNCTIONS
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Select 1 inf
Chapter
19, Pg 68
11
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Read
Chapter 10
List system
of nervous
system
Chapter 13
Page 289
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ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
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MIDTERM
Describe and identify the
major organs and anatomical
features of the urinary system.
• Describe and identify the
major structural features of the
nephron,
including
the
circulation that supports it.
• Define glomerular filtration
rate and explain how it is
regulated.
- Study the questions on
pg 225
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REPRODUCTIVE
AND ORGANS
SYSTEM Read Chapter 20:
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517-532
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Define/describe
endocrine gland, and
compare and
contrast with exocrine
gland.
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Define/describe
hormone,
and
differentiate between
endocrine, paracrine,
and autocrine modes of
action.
Pg,
List the organs of the
male
and
female
reproductive system
Distinguished between
the male and female
reproductive system
Explain the functions of
each organ in the
system
Answer question o page
533
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THE
INTEGUMENTARY
SYSTEM
15-16
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMS
- Read Chapter 4 - Distinguish the tissue layers
that comprise thick and thin
page 81-96
skin on Chapter 4 Pg, 83
- Study all chapter questions
for Final Exam next week