12/21/2024 9:13:26 AM	PHYSIO 1 Course Outline as of Fall 2012	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  PHYSIO 1	Title:  HUMAN PHYSIO
Full Title:  Human Physiology
Last Reviewed:5/8/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	5.00	Lecture Scheduled	4.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	70.00
Minimum	5.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	7.00			Contact Total	122.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  140.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 262.50

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:

Study of the function of the human body with a focus on mechanisms of homeostasis at the biochemical, cellular, and systemic levels. Laboratory experiments are conducted to illustrate major principles associated with these systems. (Intended for nursing and dental hygiene students.)

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of CHEM 60 or higher (V6) and Completion of BIO 10 or higher (V7) and Course Completion of ENGL C1000 ( or ENGL 1A)

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Study of the function of the human body with a focus on mechanisms of homeostasis at the biochemical, cellular, and systemic levels. Laboratory experiments are conducted to illustrate major principles associated with these systems. (Intended for nursing and dental hygiene students.)

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Completion of CHEM 60 or higher (V6) and Completion of BIO 10 or higher (V7) and Course Completion of ENGL C1000 ( or ENGL 1A)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
Area:	C	Natural Sciences
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	B2	Life Science		Fall 1981
	B3	Laboratory Activity
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	5B	Biological Sciences		Fall 1981
	5C	Fulfills Lab Requirement
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: BIOL 120B	Human Physiology with Lab	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): PHYZ1

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

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

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1.  Describe the characteristics of the scientific method and how it forms

   the basis of all modern scientific research.

2.  Define homeostasis and explain how feedback mechanisms function to

   maintain homeostasis.

3.  Explain relationships between structure and function at the molecular,

   cellular, and systems level of biological organization.

4.  Explain how the structures of proteins and cells support the function

   of organ systems.

5.  Compare and contrast the basic mechanisms by which cells, organs, and systems of the body carry their specific physiological functions and maintain homeostasis.

6.  Describe and evaluate the body's response to some major physiological

   stressors such as exercise, fasting, severe temperature extremes,

   injury, hemorrhage, infection, and diarrhea.

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.

8.  Conduct physiological experiments that elucidate the functions of the

   body's organ systems.  

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 and enzymes

3.  Control Systems: Nervous and Endocrine

   a. Neurons, membrane potentials, synapses

   b. Structure and function of central, peripheral and autonomic

      divisions of nervous system

   c. Sensory receptors, transduction

   d. Endocrine glands, hormones

4.  Muscle System

   a. Skeletal, cardiac, smooth muscle

   b. Mechanism and control of 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. Mechanisms of ventilation, gas exchange, gas transport

   b. Regulation of respiratory rate

   c. Description of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

7.  Urinary System

   a. Mechanism of 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, molecules and mechanisms 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

   Acid base balance

   Blood chemistry

   Cardiac function

   Enzyme activity

   Glucose tolerance test

   Homeostasis

   Muscle contraction

   Pulmonary function

   Reflex arc

   Renal function

   Senses  

Assignments:

1.  Weekly reading in text, 30-60 pages per week.

2.  Lab experiments will be performed.

3.  Lab reports which may include fill in questions, short answer

   questions, data calculation and graphing.

4.  Research paper may be required, 1-5 pages long,  includes library

   research.

5.  Formal assessment: 3 to 4 midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam

   including objective and essay questions, lab question examinations; weekly quizzes may be required.

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 10 - 20%
Lab reports, research paper
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 75 - 90%
Quizzes; midterm exams: objective, essay and lab questions
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 5%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Human Physiology, by Stuart Ira Fox, 12th Edition, 2011.

Human Physiology, From Cells To Systems, by Lauralee Sherwood, 8th Edition, 2012.

Instructor prepared lab manual

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