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 related to the integumentary, skeletal and nervous systems.
Apply knowledge to solve problems, investigate information and draw conclusions about the function of the integumentary, skeletal and nervous systems.
Understand the structure and operation of the integumentary, skeletal and nervous system through lecture and laboratory study.
Identify gross and histologic structures of the integumentary, skeletal, and nervous systems
Connect the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal and nervous systems to everyday activities and situations.
Recognize homeostasis as an essential aspect of wellness from the cellular to organismal level.

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
- Major Hormones (source, target, action, type)
- Hormone Regulation
- Stress
- Disorders
Digestive System
- General anatomy & digestive processes 
- Digestive Enzymes
- Digestive regulation
- Metabolism
- Nutrition
Urinary System
- Function
- Organization
- Urine formation
Fluid and Electrolyte and pH Balance
- water balance & disorders
- electrolytes & disorders
- acid-base balance
Reproductive Systems
- All gender physiology
- Pregnancy & lactation
- Embryology
Human Genetics
Labs
- Endocrine
- Digestive anatomy
- Enzymes
- Metabolism
- Urinary anatomy & urinalysis 
- Reproductive anatomy
- Embryology
- Genetics