BI 103H 10 Objectives and Assessments
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Structure and
Function Lecture
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4
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Integumentary
System Lecture
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Cells Recitation
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Skin Laboratory
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Skeletal System
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Muscular System
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Objective
Describe a current biology news story that was introduced
in lecture.
Describe the relationship between organ systems, organs,
tissues, cells, and organelles.
Locate organs in various body cavities.
Compare and contrast the light and electron microscopes.
List the four different general tissue types.
Describe the roles of basic cellular components, including
the nucleus and the plasma membrane.
List and explain the basic functions of the integumentary
system.
List and describe the basic components of skin, including
layers, and types of cells.
Describe the various changes in the integumentary
system over time.
Provide the characteristics of a variety of skin disorders.
Describe basic cellular structures and functions, including
the organelles and plasma membrane.
Discuss different cellular shapes and different stages of
cellular lives.
A. Write a single short answer format question (and
corresponding answer) for each of the lecture, lab,
recitation, and textbooks objectives covered in weeks one
and two.
B. Write a narrative that describes the organ system in a
manner that could be understood by someone who is not
studying biology.
List various skin structures and describe their functions.
Describe skin responses to increases and decreases in
body temperature.
Provide examples of various skin disorders, including
characteristics of skin cancer.
See Learning Objective #13.
Describe the major functions of each of the organ systems
of the human body.
List cellular characteristics, including organelles and DNA.
Describe normal characteristics of skin, hair, and nails, as
well as various skin diseases.
List the basic functions of the skeletal system.
Describe bone structure, including cells, joints, changes
over time, and repair mechanisms.
Provide information on various skeletal disorders.
Describe research related to exercise and bone density.
List the basic functions of the muscular system.
Identify various parts of a muscle, and describe the
relationship between muscle cell structure and function.
Describe muscular-skeletal interactions, including the
roles of tendons and ligaments.
Explain how exercise impacts muscle structure and
function.
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Skeletal Structures
Recitation
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Systems and
Tissues Laboratory
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Textbook
(60-95, 316-329)
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Digestive System
Lecture
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Respiratory
System Lecture
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Respiration
Recitation
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Digestions and
Organs Laboratory
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Provide information on the various structures and
functions of the skeletal system.
Describe various skeletal system disorders, including
imaging techniques used to diagnose these disorders.
See Learning Objective #13.
Provide an overview of the systems and structures of the
human body.
Describe the sectional planes and directions that can be
used to describe the orientation of a tissue or body part.
Distinguish between the four basic groups of tissue types,
and identify specific tissues.
See Learning Objective #13.
Describe the basic structures and functions of the skeletal
system, including bone growth and bone repair.
Give the characteristics of a variety of muscular-skeletal
disorders, including fractures, osteoporosis, arthritis,
strains, and tears.
Define nutrients and provide examples.
List various digestive functions.
Describe the various digestive organs, including the route
food takes as it travels through the digestive tract.
Provide examples of different nutritional problems, and
aspects of dieting.
Outline the equation associated with cellular respiration.
List the roles of the various organs associated with the
respiratory system.
Describe how pathogens and dirt are removed from the
respiratory system.
Discuss the process of breathing, including the impact of
exercise on capacity.
Describe various respiratory diseases.
Explain how all humans carry out the process of cellular
and systemic respiration.
Describe the basic structures and functions of respiratory
organs.
List and describe various diseases of the respiratory
system.
A. Research a disease using internet resources.
B. Monitor and collect information on activity, heart rate,
and surface body temperature three times on four
consecutive days.
Describe basic structures and functions of the digestive
system.
List and discuss various digestive diseases, including
detection and treatment.
Compare and contrast the structures and functions of the
trachea and ileum.
See Learning Objective #50.
Describe the way the respiratory system works, including
the role of surfactants, the vocal cords, and the coughing
reflex.
Provide the locations and symptoms of various respiratory
and digestive diseases.
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Cardiovascular
System Lecture
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Cardiovascular
Diseases Lecture
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4
Cardiac Function
Recitation
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Blood Laboratory
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See Learning Objective #50.
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Glucose and
Diabetes
Recitation
See Learning Objective #50.
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Endocrine System
Lecture
View the different steps that can lead to a myocardial
infarction.
Learn the structures and functions of red blood cells
(RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs) and platelets.
Examine different human patient blood slides and test
results to determine what disease, if any they may have.
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Urinary System
Lecture
See Learning Objective #50.
Describe cardiovascular function, including nervous
system control, heartbeats, and types of blood circulation.
Provide characteristics of a variety of cardiovascular
diseases, including angina, arrhythmias, murmurs, and
vascular disorders.
Provide the primary locations and relative amounts of
water in the human body.
List the various components of blood plasma, including
their source and function.
List the basic structures and functions of the urinary
system.
Describe various disorders of the urinary system.
Link together the cardiovascular system, digestive
system, respiratory system, and urinary system.
Describe the basic organs and functions of the endocrine
system.
Define the role of hormones, and provide examples of
hormones in the human body.
Provide the basic hormonal responses associated with
short-term and long-term stress responses.
Define metabolism and describe the impact of dieting and
supplements on metabolism.
Describe how insulin and glucagon control the
concentration of glucose in the body.
Discuss causes and impact of diabetes.
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Outline the structure of heart, including the chambers,
vessels, and cellular components.
Describe what is indicated though cardiovascular tests,
including electrocardiograms, heart rate, and blood
pressure.
Distinguish between the structures and functions of
various blood vessels.
List the various components of blood, and their basic
functions.
Explain the causes and symptoms of various vascular
diseases.
List various heart disorders, including possible treatments.
Describe some of the impacts of diet and exercise on the
cardiovascular system.
Describe basic cardiac (heart) structure and function.
Provide information about cardiovascular diseases,
including impacts on the body and treatments.
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Kidneys
Laboratory
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Textbook
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408-409)
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Nervous System
Lecture
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Senses Lecture
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Olfaction
Recitation
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Vision and Brain
Function
Laboratory
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Textbook
(98-110, 129, 135,
139-155, 332-343)
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Identify and describe basic structures and functions of the
urinary system, including the process of urine formation
and urinary system disorders.
Describe how the urinary system, cardiovascular system,
and endocrine system relate to blood pressure and
hypertension.
See Learning Objective #50.
Describe the basic function of the urinary system,
including urine formation.
Discuss the functions of various endocrine organs.
Explain the symptoms of various urinary disorders.
Describe the basic structures and functions of the nervous
system.
Outline the parts of a neuron, including the path of
electrochemical signals through a synapse.
Explain various ways homeostasis in maintained in the
nervous system.
List the basic structures of the brain.
Describe the basic sensory structures of the eye, ear,
tongue, and nose and the types of sensory information
sent to the brain.
Explain what a memory is and how it is formed in the
brain.
Discuss the relationship between neurotransmitters and
emotions.
Describe the structure and function of organs, tissues,
and cells used in the sense of smell.
Draw on personal knowledge about your field of study,
material from this BI103H course, and researched data to
develop a plan to increase student literacy about the
human body (anatomy, physiology, and/or disease).
Utilize models and tests to explore additional concepts
about vision and brain function.
Perform a series of visual tests, relating the results of
those tests to eye structure and brain function.
See Learning Objective #99.
Describe the various structures of the nervous system,
including sensory organs.
Summarize activities of the nervous system, including
reflexes, coordination of responses, sleep, information
processing, and pain.
List symptoms of various nervous system disorders.
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Cancer Lecture
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Pathogens and
Epidemics Lecture
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Disease Statistics
Recitation
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Cancer Laboratory
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Textbook
(364-369, 426-429)
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Defense Systems
Lecture
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Immunity Lecture
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Disease
Transmission
Recitation
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Defenses
Laboratory
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List the changes that occur as a “normal” cell becomes a
cancer cell.
Provide characteristics of cancer, including structural
changes observable under the microscope.
Discuss societal impacts on cancer, including skin and
lung cancers.
Discuss the difference between correlation and causation
in research.
Describe recent research advances associated with the
prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer.
List and define different categories of disease.
Describe the different types of pathogens, including how
they impact the human body.
Discuss how the bubonic plague related to public health.
Outline major advancements in modern medicine.
Explain emerging global health issues, including why
these are a current concern.
Describe major global health risk factors that continue to
threaten human health.
See Learning Objective #99.
Provide characteristics of breast, prostate, cervical,
ovarian, and testicular cancers.
Discuss statistics related to cancer deaths in the United
States.
List and describe various treatments available to assist
patients with cancer.
See Learning Objective #99.
Describe various pathogens, including how they harm the
human body.
Contrast the structure and behavior of cells in a
cancerous tumor to cells in a noncancerous tumor
List various barriers that keep pathogens out of the
human body.
Describe the steps of inflammation, including the cells
involved in the process.
Explain the structures and function of the lymphatic
system.
Distinguish between the roles of the T lymphocytes and
the B lymphocytes.
List and describe the roles of the various immune cells.
Distinguish between innate and acquired immunity.
Provide different examples of immune diseases.
List the steps of a typical allergic response, and explain
the effects on the body.
Provide different examples of how diseases are
transmitted to humans.
Explain disease transmission using a fluid exchange
model.
See Learning Objective #99.
List the steps that occur when an individual becomes
infected with a pathogen.
Describe the processes of inflammation and immunity.
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Summarize aspects of human defense systems.
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See Learning Objective #99.
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Smallpox, Polio,
and AIDS Lecture
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Lingering Diseases
Lecture
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Epidemics
Laboratory
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Global Disease
Trends Lecture
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Human Health
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Diet and Exercise
Laboratory
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Discuss how the lymphatic system contributes to
destroying pathogens.
Contrast types of immunization, and describe allergic
responses and types of autoimmune disorders.
Describe the history of smallpox, including the role of
vaccination.
Explain the impact of poliovirus on the human body and
the impact of vaccination.
List characteristics of HIV and AIDS, including treatment
and vaccination options.
Describe the occurrence and changes in cholera.
Explain the complexity of malaria as well as occurrence
and human exposure.
Discuss the reasons for repeated flu pandemics, including
current concerns associated with avian flu.
Describe the disease Ebola, including how it is
transmitted, the impact on the human body, and how it
can be contained during an outbreak.
Describe the pathogens, transmission, and symptoms of
AIDS, cholera, tuberculosis, and malaria.
Provide detailed information on the current status and
treatments of AIDS, cholera, tuberculosis, and malaria.
List examples of diseases that have emerged in recent
decades, and well as reasons for this emergence.
Describe the cause and incidence of West Nile Virus in
the U.S.
Discuss the current infectious disease outbreaks around
the world.
Describe recent research related to human diet and
nutrition.
Describe recent research related to exercise and human
health.
Describe the nutritional contribution of various food
groups.
Outline the impact of exercise on various body systems.
Discuss the relationship of hygiene to the spread of
disease.
Review recent research and recommendations related to
diet and exercise.
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