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BIO 142: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 Credits)
Overview

This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence (BIO 141-142 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I-II - 4 credits each). Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology.

Prerequisite: BIO 141 or division approval.

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Objectives
 

If you complete this course and do well, 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 hormones 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.
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Materials
 

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Grading
 

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.)

Assignment

Points

Percentage of Grade

6 Exams
600 (100 points each)
60%
7 Unit Quizzes
105 (15 points each)
10.5%
7 Critical thinking Questions
35 (5 points each)
3.5%
7 Lab Assignments
120
12%
Medical Experience Sharing Paper Discussion
110
11%
Study Technique Discussion
10
1% 
Introduction Discussion
10
1%
Unit 0 Quiz
10
1%
Total
1000 points

Plagiarism Policy

Your work, including answers to the critical thinking questions and the discussion posts will be checked against plagiarism. Please don't copy and paste from sources directly. You will have one opportunity to redo the assignment if plagiarism is found. If plagiarism is found again in your second submission, you will receive 0 points for the assignment.

All of the proctored exams are closed book exams. No notes, Internet access, or electronic devices is allowed during testing. Violation of these rules will not be tolerated. Any violations of these policies may result in an 'F' for the course and/or academic suspension depending on the situation.

Course Final Grade:

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

Grading Scale
A
900-1000
90-100
B
800-899
80-89
C
700-799
70-79
D
600-699
60-69
F
0-599
0-59
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Exams
 

There are 6 exams in this course. The exams are online and must be taken at a campus testing center.

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Beginning the Course
 

Last Updated: August 13, 2018