BIOL& 242 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Continuation of BIOL& 241. In-depth study of the structure and function of the human body; endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, fluid, electrolyte, digestive, and reproductive systems. Lab included.

Prerequisite: Both ENGL& 101 and BIOL& 241 with a grade of C or higher; and either MATH& 146 or MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher.
Distribution Requirements:

Natural Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe each digestive organ and its role in making nutrients in food available to the cells of the body.
Describe the major endocrine organs and the physiological processes they regulate.
Describe how the components of the cardiovascular system work together to maintain blood pressure and transport substances throughout the body.
Compare intrinsic control of heart rate with its control by the autonomic nervous system.
Describe the role of the respiratory structures in gas exchange.
Describe the role of the urinary structures in maintaining blood chemistry and producing urine.
Describe how the male and reproductive organs result in the production of sperm and eggs and the events required for fertilization of an egg.
Identify the cellular components of the immune system and their role in innate and adaptive immune responses.
Describe the role of the lymphatic vessels and organs in the development and regulation of immune cells.

Course Contents

Endocrine System
Digestive System
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Reproductive System
Immune System

Instructional Units: 5.5