BI 231Z Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 4
Examines the structure and function of the human body through a body systems approach. Explores anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems at the relevant levels of biological organization (chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system). Covers neurophysiology and excitable membranes. Includes foundational aspects such as anatomical terminology and homeostasis. This course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and completion of BI 112 within the last seven years with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Explain key homeostatic mechanisms and feedback loops in the integumentary and skeletal systems.
- Describe anatomical structures and their relationships to function in the integumentary, skeletal, muscular systems, and neural tissue.
- Explain key processes of the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems and neural signaling.
- Relate the relevant levels of biological organization to the functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular systems, and neural tissue.
- Describe how the integumentary, skeletal, muscular systems, and neural tissue interact with other body systems.
- Apply physiological and/or anatomical concepts of the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems, and neural tissue to practical scenarios such as clinical, public health, and societal issues.
- Identify major structures in tissues, integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems using lab materials.
Statewide General Education Outcomes
- Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models, and solutions and generate further questions.
- Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually, and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner.
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment.
Content Outline
- Levels of Organization
- Introduction
- body organization
- basic anatomical terminology
- homeostasis: features, components, examples
- Class fundamentals (review of major BI 112 concepts as needed)
- Chemistry
- atoms and molecules
- chemical bonding
- pH
- biological macromolecules
- energy transfer and ATP
- Cells
- membranes and membrane transpor
- cell cycle
- respiration (basic)
- cell communication
- Tissues
- major tissue classes & features
- specific tissues: name, location, function, characteristics
- embryonic tissues
- cell junctions
- growth, repair, and degeneration
- membranes
- Integumentary System
- structural composition & physiology
- cutaneous glands & skin structures
- burns, disorders & wound repair
- Skeleton System
- structural composition and ossification
- physiology of osseous tissue
- disorders and clinical applications
- articulations
- structural type and function of major joints.
- joint disorders = arthritis, sprains, knee injury.
- Muscular System
- skeletal muscle contraction & metabolism
- whole muscle regulation
- neuro-muscular junction
- disorders
- smooth muscle physiology
- cardiac muscle
- Nervous Tissues
- neurons & glia: structure, functions
- electrophysiology of neurons- membrane potentials, action potentials, propagation, saltatory conduction
- synapses: physiology, neurotransmitters, EPSP/IPSP distinctions
- Labs
- body organization, terminology & cell review
- histology: microscope identification of histology
- integumentary system
- bone tissues
- skeletal system gross anatomy (axial, appendicular)
- articulations
- muscle tissue & physiology
- muscular system gross anatomy (axial & appendicular)
- neuron structure & physiology
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