BI 233 Human Anatomy and Physiology 3

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 4

The third of a three-term sequence in-depth examination of human form and function. Includes the endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Also includes an examination of metabolism, fluid & electrolyte balance, and genetics.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and completion of BI 232 within the last seven years; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:

Analyze fundamental scientific concepts, models and theories that relate to the endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems as well as human genetics.
Solve problems, investigate information and draw conclusions about the function of the endocrine, digestive, unrinary and reproductive systems as well as human genetics.
Connect the structure and function of the endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems to everyday activities and situations.
Understand the structure and operation of the endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems as well as human genetics through laboratory study.

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

Endocrine System
- Hormones and their actions
- Organs and their functions
- Stress
- Disorders
Digestive System
- Function
- Organization
- Chemistry of digestion
- Utilization
- Metabolism
- Nutrition
Urinary System
- Function
- Organization
- Urine formation
Fluid and Electrolyte and pH Balance
Reproductive Systems
- Male structure & physiology 
- Female structure & physiology
- Pregnancy
- Embryology
Human Genetics
Labs
- Endocrine
- Digestive anatomy & physiology 
- Metabolism
- Urinatry anatomy & urinalysis 
- Reproductive anatomy
- Embyrology
- Genetics