BIOL 2752 - Anatomy and Physiology II

Academic Division: Health Sciences
Academic Discipline: Biology

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

4 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of BIOL 2751. It includes the study of structure and function of blood and the cardiovascular, lymphatic/immunity, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory exercises are designed to supplement lecture topics and include microscopy, the study of models, cat and specimen dissection, cadaver study, and physiological experiments. (OTM approved course in Natural Sciences TMNS) UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take BIOL 2751 ; Minimum Grade C-

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take BIOL 2752L

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met  & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking	Given a homeostatic imbalance, predict the physiological responses (all body systems throughout the semester).
Information Literacy	Accessing course quizzes, tutorials, audio presentations and grades in Blackboard and faculty websites (throughout the semester).
Quantitative Literacy	Determination of cardiac output, mean arterial pressure, capillary hydrostatic and osmotic pressures, respiratory volumes and effective filtration pressure (completion of the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems).

L. Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Identify the major microscopic components of blood, describe their functional roles in the cardiovascular system, and explain the principles governing transfusions and blood typing.	Exams, quizzes, practical lab tests throughout the semester
2. Identify and describe the major microscopic and macroscopic anatomical components of the cardiovascular system and explain their functional roles in transport and hemodynamics.	Exams, quizzes, practical lab tests throughout the semester
3. Identify and describe the major circuits of lymphatic drainage, the role of the lymphatic system in fluid dynamics and immunity.	Exams, quizzes, practical lab tests throughout the semester
4. Identify and describe the major microscopic and macroscopic anatomical components of the digestive system and explain their functional roles in nutrition, digestion, absorption, metabolism and elimination.	Exams, quizzes, practical lab tests throughout the semester
5. Identify and describe the major microscopic and macroscopic anatomical components of the respiratory system and explain their functional roles in external and internal respiratory processes.	Exams, quizzes, practical lab tests throughout the semester
6. Identify and describe the major microscopic and macroscopic anatomical components of the urinary system and explain their functional roles in body fluid homeostasis.	Exams, quizzes, practical lab tests throughout the semester
7. Identify and describe the physiology of the basic homeostasis mechanisms that control fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.	Exams, quizzes, practical lab tests throughout the semester
8. Identify and describe the major microscopic and macroscopic anatomical components of the reproductive system and explain their functional roles in reproduction and inheritance.	Exams, quizzes, practical lab tests throughout the semester

Topics:

Lecture

The Blood

Introduction and purposes
Components of the blood
Blood clotting
Blood groups and transfusions

Cardiovascular System

Introduction and overall design
Heart
Vascular System
Cardiovascular Patterns in Health and Disease

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Introduction and purpose
Lymph organs
Lymph vessels
Immune function

The Digestive System

General characteristics
Regulation of the G.I. system
The mouth, salivary glands, pharynx and esophagus
The stomach
The pancreas
The liver
The small intestine
The large intestine
Metabolism

The Respiratory System

Organs of the respiratory system
External and internal respiration
Mechanism and control of breathing
Respiratory volumes, movements and tests
Transport of respiratory gases

The Urinary System

Introduction
The kidney
Urine formation and the nephron unit
Water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
Some clinical considerations
Excretion of urine

The Reproductive System

Organs of the reproductive system
Gametogenesis in the reproductive system
Effect of hormones involved in human reproduction
Pregnancy, Parturition and lactation
Disorders of the reproductive system

Lab Exercises

Blood cell types
Blood typing
Heart anatomy (human)
Heart anatomy (Beef and Sheep)
Heart Physiology and ECG
Human Veins
Human arteries below diaphragm
Human arteries above diaphragm
Digestive Anatomy of the Human
Digestive Anatomy of the Cat
Physiology of Intestinal motility
Digestive physiology and enzyme actions
Respiratory anatomy
Respiratory volume
Respiratory movements and physiology
Microscopic anatomy of the kidney
Pig kidney
Urinalysis and physiology of urine flow
Male and female reproductive anatomy (gross and micro structure)
Pregnant pig uterus, embryology
Cross-sectional anatomy (models and CT Scans)

N. Course Assignments:

Assignments as dictated by instructor
Lecture exams
Laboratory practical exams
Completion of pre-laboratory worksheets

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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