12/21/2024 8:59:57 AM	PHYSIO 58 Course Outline as of Summer 2007	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  PHYSIO 58	Title:  INTRO HUMAN PHYSIO
Full Title:  Introduction to Human Physiology
Last Reviewed:1/27/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

This is an introductory course in human physiology, organized around body systems and the theme of homeostasis. The course is designed for the beginning student preparing for health-related fields, especially vocational nursing, radiologic technology, massage, or those with a general interest in the function of the human body. This course will entail less bio-chemical and quantitative details than taught in the general physiology course (e.g., Physiology 1), focusing on the fundamental concepts of physiology. (Not intended for physical education, nursing (RN), dental hygiene, or physical therapy majors.)

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Completion of Chem 60. Eligibility for Engl 1A.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introductory course in human physiology for beginning students preparing for these health-related fields: vocational nursing, radiologic technology, massage, or those with a general interest in function of the human body. (Not intended for physical education, registered nursing (RN), Dental Hygiene, or physical therapy majors.)

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Completion of Chem 60. Eligibility for Engl 1A.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 1997	Inactive:
Area:	C	Natural Sciences
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1997	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

1.  Define homeostasis and explain how feedback mechanisms function to

maintain homeostasis.

2.  Describe the function of the major organ systems of the body,

including the nervous, endocrine, muscular, circulatory, respiratory,

digestive, urinary, immune, reproductive systems.

3.  Identify the roles of the nervous and endocrine systems in regulation

of other organ systems.

4.  Compare and contrast the basic mechanisms by which organ systems of

the body maintain homeostasis.

5.  Explain how the structure of cells supports the function of organ

systems.

6.  Conduct simple physiological experiments using standard laboratory

equipment.

7.  Apply knowledge about the function of the body to understanding the

physiological basis for some of the major diseases and disorders of the

human body.

Topics and Scope

1.  Introductory concepts

   a.  scientific method

   b.  levels of biological organization

   c.  homeostasis

2.  Cell structure and function

   a.  macromolecules

   b.  organelles

   c.  cell membranes

   d.  ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and enzymes

3.  Control systems: nervous and endocrine

   a.  neurons, membrane potentials, synapses

   b.  structure and function of CNS (central nervous system), PNS

(peripheral nervous system), ANS (autonomic nervous system)

   c.  sensory receptors, transduction

   d.  endocrine glands, hormones

4.  Muscle System

   a.  skeletal, cardiac, smooth muscle

   b.  muscle contraction

5.  Circulatory System

   a.  basic plan of circulation

   b.  cardiac cycle

   c.  blood vessels and blood pressure

   d.  regulation of cardiac output, blood pressure

   e.  basis for heart attack, hypertension, atherosclerosis

6.  Respiratory System

   a.  ventilation

   b.  gas exchange

   c.  regulation of respiratory rate

   d.  description of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

7.  Urinary System

   a.  formation of urine

   b.  regulation of salt and water balance

   c.  regulation of acid - base balance

8.  Digestive System

   a.  organs and enzymes of digestion

   b.  factors that affect absorption

9.  Immune System

   a.  injury and infection

   b.  organs, cells and molecules that provide immune defense

10. Reproductive System

   a.  organs and hormones involved in sperm production

   b.  organs and hormones of menstrual cycle, pregnancy, parturition,

lactation

11. Laboratory exercises

   a. homeostasis

   b. blood chemistry

   c. enzyme activity

   d. reflex arc

   f. senses

   g. muscle contraction

   h. cardiac function

   i. pulmonary function

   j. renal function

   k. acid base balance

   l. glucose tolerance test

Assignments:

1. Read an average of 25-40 pages of text per week

2. Laboratory experiments and data collection

3. Written laboratory reports, 2-4 per month

4. Written homework assignments may be required

5. Examinations: weekly quizzes, 3 lecture exams, a cumulative exam

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 20 - 50%
Lab reports
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 80%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Essay
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 20%
Class attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Lecture:

FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSIOLOGY: A Human Perspective by Lauralee

Sherwood,2005; West Publishers, third edition

Laboratory:

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY MANUAL, by Susan Wilson, Life

Sciences Instructor, 2006

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