This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence (BIO 141-142 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I-II - 4 credits each). It integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. It is an introductory college transfer level offering designed to meet the anatomy and physiology needs of students pursuing programs in medical or paramedical careers, or a degree in physical education.

Entry Level Competencies:Students should have an expressed interest in biology and be able to read and express themselves orally and in writing.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

1. describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system of man and related clinical disorders
2. discuss the composition of human blood and the functions of each of the individual constituents
3. describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system of man and related clinical disorders
4. describe the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems
5. discuss the phases of the menstrual cycle and the hormones associated with each phase
6. explain the sequence of events in protein synthesis
7. solve genetic problems involving monohybrid and di - hybrid crosses, blood types, sex - linked traits and sex influenced traits
8. describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system of man
9. list the enzymes and horm ones involved in digestion and state their functions
10. describe the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system of man and related clinical disorders
11. explain fluid and electrolyte balance in the human body and related clinical disorders
12. explain the anatomy and physiology of the immune system
13. discuss the organs of the endocrine system, their secretions, the functions of these secretions, the control of these secretions, and their target organs. Explain common related clinical disorders

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least several exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

There are 5 exams in this course.

Last Updated: November 21, 2014