SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 3:37:03 AMPHYSIO 1 Course Outline as of Spring 2004

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  PHYSIO 1Title:  HUMAN PHYSIO  
Full Title:  Human Physiology
Last Reviewed:5/8/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum5.00Lecture Scheduled4.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled70.00
Minimum5.00Lab Scheduled3.006 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total7.00 Contact Total122.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  140.00Total 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
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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Cellular mechanisms underlying normal functions of body systems including neuromuscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, renal, respiratory, immune and reproductive.  Selected examples of disturbances to normal functioning of these systems will be related to homeostatic mechanisms. Laboratory experiments are conducted to illustrate major principles associated with these systems.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of CHEM 60 or higher (V6) and Completion of BIO 10 or higher (V7)


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Cellular mechanisms underlying normal functions of systems including neuromuscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, renal, respiratory, immune and reproductive.  Laboratory experiments included.  (Intended for physical therapy, 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)
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:
 B2Life ScienceFall 1981
 B3Laboratory Activity  
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 5BBiological SciencesFall 1981
 5CFulfills Lab Requirement  
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
C-ID:
 CID Descriptor: BIOL 120B Human Physiology with Lab SRJC Equivalent Course(s): PHYSIO1

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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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 organ systems of
   the body carry out 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
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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:
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1.  Weekly reading in text, 30-60 pages per week.
2.  Lab experiments will be performed.
3.  Lab reports which may include fill in and short answer
   questions, data calculation and graphing.
4.  Class reports: brief oral reports on selected physiological topics may
   be assigned.
5.  Research paper may be required, 5-10 pages long, includes library
   research.
6.  Formal assessment: 3 to 4 midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam
   including objective and essay questions, 3 to 4 lab practical
   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
10 - 20%
Lab practical exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
5 - 20%
Oral reports
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
50 - 60%
Quizzes, midterm exams: objective/essay 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:
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HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, by Stuart Ira Fox, 8th Edition, 2003.
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS, by Lauralee Sherwood, 4th
Edition, 2002.
PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, by William Germann and Cindy Stanfield,
2002.

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