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BIO 734 - Health Science Physiology

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
Detailed explanation of human physiology including the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, lymphatic, skeletal, muscular and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: BIO 733 , BIO 164  or equivalent
Competencies
  1. Comply with safety and health rules.
    1. Explain appropriate safety procedures for the laboratory.
    2. Demonstrate appropriate safety procedures for the laboratory.
    3. Identify the locations of safety equipment in the laboratory room.
  2. Demonstrate laboratory skills.
    1. Distinguish among laboratory supplies.
    2. Show competence in the use of laboratory equipment.
    3. Use the metric system.
    4. Demonstrate respect and care of laboratory equipment and specimens.
  3. Review levels of organization in the human body.
    1. Explain the structural organization of the human body.
    2. Define homeostasis
    3. Explore homeostatic imbalances throughout all systems.
    4. Distinguish between the feedback mechanisms.
    5. Explain the function of the primary tissues.
  4. Relate the function of body support and movement systems.
    1. Point out the functions of the integumentary system.
    2. Outline the functions of the skeleton.
    3. Analyze the functions of the joints.
    4. Investigate the functions of muscles and muscle tissue.
    5. Explain the functions of the muscular system.
  5. Relate cellular function.
    1. Describe membrane transport mechanisms.
    2. Review organelles and their functions.
    3. Discuss mitosis and meiosis.
    4. Describe the steps in protein production.
    5. Relate cellular metabolism to energy production.
  6. Relate the functions of the body control systems.
    1. Explain the fundamentals of the nervous system.
    2. Explain concepts of neurophysiology.
    3. Analyze the functions of nervous tissue.
    4. Relate the functions of the central nervous system.
    5. Outline the functions of the peripheral nervous system.
    6. List the similarities between reflex activities.
    7. Discuss the functions of the autonomic nervous system.
    8. Summarize neural integration.
    9. Analyze the function of the special senses.
    10. Examine the functions of the endocrine system.
  7. Relate the function of body maintenance systems.
    1. Summarize the functions of blood.
    2. Outline the function of the heart.
    3. Explain the events of the cardiac cycle and electrical conduction.
    4. Explain transport of gases throughout the body.
    5. Explain factors affecting blood flow and pressure resistance.
    6. Discuss the functions of the blood vessels.
    7. Explain the functions of the lymphatic system.
    8. Describe the functions of the respiratory system
    9. Discuss the functions of the excretory system.
    10. Summarize the functions of the digestive systems.
  8. Identify the principles governing continuity of human life.
    1. Discuss the functions of the female reproductive system.
    2. Discuss the functions of the male reproductive system.
    3. Discuss basic genetic concepts dealing with human life.



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