CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for BIO202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab

The information listed below is subject to change. Please review the course syllabus within your online course at the start of class.

Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
  2. Explain the interrelationships between structure and function, and describe specific examples of the interrelations for the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
  3. Explain the concept of homeostasis as the unifying theme of human anatomy and physiology, and describe specific examples of the concept for the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
  4. Perform basic dissection of human (or mammalian) body in examining gross structure, and use microscopes in examining microstructure.
  5. Demonstrate familiarity with the scientific method and the tools commonly used in anatomy and physiology labs (e.g., data acquisition systems, transducers, gas analyzers, etc.).
  6. Apply one's knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to real life examples.
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using interactions, websites, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe the anatomical location, structure, and function of the endocrine glands. A, B, D, E, F 
2 Explain how the endocrine glands work in conjunction with other systems to maintain homeostasis, and predict possible conditions that would occur if it does not happen.  A, B, C, D, E, F
3 Describe the composition and general functions of the blood.  A, B, D, E, F
4 Identify the formed elements of the blood and their functions. A, B, D, E, F 
5 Describe the anatomical location, structure, and function of the heart. A, B, D, E, F 
6 Explain how the blood and heart work with other systems to maintain homeostasis, and predict possible conditions that would occur if it does not happen.  A, B, C, D, E, F
7 Apply knowledge of anatomical and physiological systems to real-life situations. F
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe the anatomical location, structure, and function of the blood vessels. A, B, D, E, F 
2 Describe the anatomical location, structure, and function of the organs of the lymphatic system.  A, B, D, E, F
3 Explain how the blood vessels and lymphatic organs work together and with other systems to maintain homeostasis, and predict possible conditions that would occur if it does not happen.  A, B, C, D, E, F
4 Describe the structure and function of the immune system. A, B, D, E, F 
5 Explain how the immune system maintains homeostasis by protecting the body, and predict possible conditions that would occur if it does not happen. A, B, C, D, E, F 
6 Apply knowledge of anatomical and physiological systems to real-life situations.  F
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe the anatomical location and structure of the organs of the respiratory system. A, B, D, E, F 
2 Describe the process of breathing, gas exchange, and transport of gases. A, B, D, E, F 
3 Explain how the organs of the respiratory system work with other systems to maintain homeostasis, and predict possible conditions that would occur if it does not happen. A, B, C, D, E, F 
4 Describe the anatomical location and structure of the organs of the digestive system. A, B, D, E, F 
5 Describe the processes of digestion and absorption. A, B, D, E, F 
6 Explain how the organs of the digestive system work with other systems to maintain homeostasis, and predict possible conditions that would occur if it does not happen. A, B, C, D, E, F 
7 Apply knowledge of anatomical and physiological systems to real-life situations. F
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe the metabolic reactions of the body, and provide a brief description of the carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism.  A, B, E, F
2 Describe the anatomical location, structure, and functions of the organs of the urinary system. A, B, D, E, F 
3 Explain how the urinary system works with other systems to maintain homeostasis, and predict possible conditions that would occur if it does not happen. A, B, C, D, E, F 
4 Describe the body fluids, fluids compartments, and how the body keeps water balance. A, B, E, F 
5 Describe how the body keeps electrolytic and acid-base balances. A, B, E, F 
6 Explain how the body works to maintain homeostasis by regulating the concentration of fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases, and predict possible conditions that would occur if it does not happen.  A, B, C, D, E, F
7 Apply knowledge of anatomical and physiological systems to real-life situations. F
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe the anatomical location, structure, and function of the organs of the male reproductive system. A, B, D, E, F 
2 Describe the anatomical location, structure, and function of the organs of the female reproductive system.  A, B, D, E, F
3 Explain how the reproductive system works with other systems to maintain homeostasis, and predict possible conditions that would occur if it does not happen. A, B, C, D, E, F 
4 Describe the process of fertilization, embryonic development, and fetal development.  A, B, C, E, F 
5 Describe maternal changes that occur during pregnancy, labor, and birth. A, B, C, E, F 
6 Briefly describe the patterns of inheritance. A, B, E, F 
7 Apply knowledge of anatomical and physiological systems to real-life situations. F

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks or 10 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
4 15 Weeks - 180 11.5 to 12.5
4 10 Weeks 1.5x faster 180 17 to 19

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Generate Ideas Discussion (5 @ 20 points each) 100 10%

Discuss and Debate Discussion (5 @ 20 points each)

100 10%

Lab Assignments 
Lab Kits (3 @ 40 points each)
Lab Kits Dissection (2 @ 40 points each)
Interactive Labs (10 @ 20 points each) 

400 40% 

Research and Report Assignments (5 @ 72 points each)

360  36%
My System Analysis Final Presentation (1 @ 40 points each) 40  4%
TOTAL 1000 100%

 

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